The Toyota FT-SE has headlights of the future and the sleekest interior
- The Toyota FT-SE concept car is the brand’s sports EV of the future
- It has ultra-modern touches from nose to tail
- From its headlights to its tail lights and the sleek cabin in between – it’s designed to become a ‘lifestyle partner’
Published on May 16, 2024 at 4:15 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on May 22, 2024 at 12:10 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
While at first glance the Toyota FT-SE concept car looks very similar to the GR86 and Toyota Supra, there are ultra-modern touches both inside and out that set it apart.
Going from nose to tail, the LED headlights span from the top of the hood, go around the bumper, and extend past the front wheel for improved visibility on the road.
The spoiler at the back of the future Toyota Sports EV is very similar to its predecessors, with similar measurements to the GR86 and Toyota Supra – but there is something new.
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Namely LED tail lights at the back of the two-seater concept that come out from the fenders.
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The Toyota FT-SE is powerful, low, and wide, with a silhouette designed to advance its aerodynamics and complement its high-performance, next-generation electric powertrain.
Slim, high energy density batteries, as well as downsizing the motor, transmission, and air conditioning unit, allowed Toyota to focus on stable cornering, responsive handling, and confident braking.
But it’s the sleek and modern cabin interior of the Toyota FT-SE that deserves the most attention.
The immersive driving experience features two low-level, high-visibility screens from which you can choose between a normal driving mode and a ‘track’ mode that features ‘boost’ and ‘stability’ information.
The upholstery is a whisper-soft Alcantara for ultimate driver comfort.
Meanwhile, there are 3D-printed, carbon fiber structures – including kneepads – to cushion interior surfaces for when you’re on the track and experiencing G-force.
You can also check out the all-new interior of the Aston Martin Vantage.
Per Toyota themselves, it’s an ‘exciting potential showcase for high-performance sports cars in the carbon neutral era’.
It was designed with knowledge from Toyota Gazoo Racing‘s motorsport participation and next-generation battery-electric technology.
It’s the Japanese automotive manufacturer’s vision of ‘how a driver’s relationship with their vehicle could evolve and deepen’.
And, speaking of evolution, with ongoing customized software updates for every driver, the hope is the Toyota Sports EV of the future will become a lifestyle partner rather than simply a physical transportation tool.
In other EV news, the world’s first electric G-Wagen has a soundbar under the hood so it sounds like a gas engine.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
