TOYOTA FT-SE at the Salon Auto Montreal.

 Toyota used the 2023 Japan Mobility Show to present its vision for an electric future with the FT-3e and FT-Se, two concepts that embody the automaker’s design direction for next-generation vehicles. The latter was designed and developed as an electric sports car with input from Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division. The car’s striking looks are supported by a low and wide stance, as well as an extremely aerodynamic and drag-reducing body.

Inside is a fully digital HMI offering an immersive driving experience, Toyota claims. Interestingly, there is no centre display, but a smartphone holder is mounted next to the yoke-style steering wheel. Also, foam cushions protect the driver’s body sides during hard cornering. We suspect the future production models will be assembled using Toyota’s new gigacasting system and leverage solid-state batteries that are currently under development.