Ahead Of JMS 2023, Toyota Signals The Emergence Of A Sport BEV Car Named FT-Se

Toyota FT-Se which will be exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2023. (Doc. Toyota Global)

JAKARTA - After successfully presenting sports cars such as GR86 and Supra which are currently being sold, Toyota will again introduce cars of the same type. Not only sport-style, this model will carry Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) technology.

The concept car, referred to as the FT-Se, will make its debut in the 2023 Japan Mobility Show (JMS) later this month. This car is said to have approached the production version.

Based on a teaser image published by Toyota on its official website, Monday, October 16, the sports car, which has a design language like the supercar, is displayed on the back with a futuristic shape.

This car is said to be sharing the main components with another model of concept, FT-3e, which will also be introduced at one of the largest exhibitions in Japan. FT-Se is said to have started the era of Toyota's high-performance BEV sports car.

Toyota FT-Se has a wide and low proportion, as well as a sleek silhouette with aerodynamic styles intended to reduce wind barriers. When viewed carefully, FT-Se resembles one of the EV concept models introduced by manufacturers at the end of 2021 which is referred to as Toyota Sports EV.

Different from other models, this model is displayed along with the Gazoo Racing (GR) emblem on the outside on several sides. In fact, the manufacturer shows a little bit of the inside of this car with the steering wheel decorated with the high-performance division logo.

The Japanese manufacturer said that the cockpit of this model would offer intuitive control to facilitate cabin tuning. The instrument panel is designed lower, ensuring driver visibility is getting better.

It is known, in the JMS 2023 event, Toyota will come with a booth theme Let's Change the Future of Cars-Wind Your Future in the annual event. This shows the manufacturer's commitment to presenting more carbon-free vehicles.

Another interesting thing, the manufacturer will also bring the pickup of Rangga Concept to the event. The car, which debuted at the 2023 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), was designed to restore the legacy of the Kijang Pick Up, and most importantly to play a bigger role in supporting customer business activities and moving the wheels of the country's economy.