Toyota FT-Se Concept

[Captain_Kirk]

This is the same concept EV Toyota has been showing for years. Previous to this article from Forbes other outlets speculated that it was a MR2 successor. I don’t expect it to see the light of day.

The FT-Se sports debut around December of 2023. We have to keep in mind that these cars take years to develop.

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[Zboy]

I believe it's coming. The 718 Cayman/Boxster is suppose to an EV. I think it's a smart move by Toyota to offer the MR2 in multiple drivetrains.

https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2025-porsche-boxster-ev-spy-shots.html

 

[swrdply400mrelay]

Hmmm. Something tells me that a new full Toyota mid-engined AWD sports car with 400hp would START at $70k. Not to mention MR2 heritage, ADMs and possibly launch editions during the first year.

Sounds like a Japanese Emira which is already base priced at $100k.

I hope Toyota proves me wrong, but I don’t think the MR2 will be 400 hp if they produce it. I’d guess it would be 320-350 hp. Japanese car companies have traditionally been conservative on power output. Power per liter has been high, but they don’t tend to have overall hi output like American or German cars. They tend to focus on driving dynamics.

 

[Rob_SER]

if it weights 2800lbs, I wouldn't mind it having "only" 300hp.

 

[alan7467]

The FT-Se sports debut around December of 2023. We have to keep in mind that these cars take years to develop.

Hmmm. Could have sworn I’ve seen this thing floating around for much longer than that. I am getting old and confused though ?

 

[Captain_Kirk]

Hmmm. Could have sworn I’ve seen this thing floating around for much longer than that. I am getting old and confused though ?

The 1st / earlier concept was shown off on 12/21.

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/to...ept-could-be-an-electric-mr2-successor.11762/

FT-Se press release: 12/23

https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-ft-se-sports-car-concept-electrifies-and-evolves/

 

[johnny_10196]

Toyota engineers and racing drivers gave us more information about the development of a mid-engined production model

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/toyota-hints-at-mr-something-with-2-0-liter-turbo-and-awd/

It sounds like it was pinned as an EV from the get-go and now Toyota is trying to shoe horn in the 2.0 at the last minute. If so, I hope it doesn't cause any major delays.

 

[supraboi]

A chop with the corporate face that Toyota is slapping onto all of their new models.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/365687/new-toyota-mr2-all-confirmed

 

[supraboi]

For what its worth, Toyota trademark MR2 late last year.

https://trademarks.justia.com/988/50/mr2-98850876.html

 

[Supra93]

The 1st / earlier concept was shown off on 12/21.

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/to...ept-could-be-an-electric-mr2-successor.11762/

FT-Se press release: 12/23

https://newsroom.toyota.eu/toyota-ft-se-sports-car-concept-electrifies-and-evolves/

I prefer the simplicity of the front end on the first concept. However, the second one does look more production ready. Just clean up the headlights and put on the standard mirrors like the render below and we're good to go.

 

[Zboy]

That looks good! Hopefully Toyota can produce at an affordable price. If it's stupidly expensive I think most people will just go to Porsche.

 

[Supra93]

 

[vb22]

A clay model was on display over the weekend.

 

[Bryster]

Toyota does great Rear Diffusers

 

[Matador]

A clay model was on display over the weekend.

Wait, clay models aren't even hand crafted anymore?

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