Toyota FT-Se Concept Teased As Electric Sports Car Concept

Toyota FT-Se Concept Teased As Electric Sports Car Concept

Toyota FT-Se Concept Teased As Electric Sports Car Concept

Toyota is giving us a glimpse of a new sports car that will be showcased at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show. The teasers reveal a futuristic-looking coupe, which is quite different from the currently available GR86 or Supra models. It seems to be an evolved version of the Sports EV concept. The new car shares a similar shape and features an orange body with a black roof, suggesting that it may be closer to a production-ready model.

Named “FT-Se,” this electric sports coupe prominently displays Gazoo Racing badges both inside and outside. In fact, the Toyota logo is absent from the rear, replaced by a black and red “GR” badge with a white font. This new badge is also visible on the steering wheel and front fender.

Toyota FT-Se teasers

The exact meaning of “FT-Se” has not been revealed by Toyota. However, based on previous models, “FT” denotes “Future Toyota.” For instance, the 2014 FT-1 concept eventually became the Supra in 2020. Presumably, the “S” in FT-Se stands for “sport” and the “e” signifies electric.

This electric sports car not only has zero-emission capabilities and a futuristic exterior design but also features a brand-new interior concept that is unrelated to the GR86 and Supra models. The digital instrument cluster is positioned above the steering wheel, flanked by an infotainment screen on the right and another screen on the left. Toyota claims that the concept includes new kneepads to protect the driver’s body from G-forces during aggressive driving.

While it’s still uncertain if Toyota has plans to put this concept into production, there is hope considering company chairman Akio Toyoda’s recent suggestion to revive the Celica. Additionally, rumors of a new MR2 model continue to circulate.

More details about the Toyota FT-Se concept will be revealed on October 25 or 26 during the press days of the 2023 Japan Mobility Show.