Toyota FT-Se and FT-3e Concept Cars Officially Teased Ahead of Japan Mobility Show 2023

Toyota has teased the brand-new FT-Se and the FT-3e concepts ahead of their formal global premiere at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show. While the FT-3e appears as an articulation of the brand's future electric SUVs, the FT-Se looks to be a performance-oriented variant with similarities to the GR Sport EV concept introduced in December 2021. The actual specifications of these two upcoming (Battery Electric Vehicles) BEVs are currently unknown, but the Japanese manufacturer has revealed some critical details regarding their styling.  While shedding light on these two concept cars, the automaker said ''Alongside the highly responsive controls and captivating designs unique to BEVs, these models evolve into one-of-a-kind cherished vehicles by offering the joy of personal ride customization, as well as convenient functions for stress-free browsing of local area information while onboard.'' Let's take a closer look at the design details of these future Toyota BEVs. 

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Toyota FT-Se and FT-3e Concepts: Design

The FT-Se sporty concept boasts broad and low proportions and a slim, modern silhouette. At the rear, it features sleek vertical fins on either side and slender LED taillights that curve upwards. The concept car also has a GR symbol on the rear lip spoiler and black diffuser. The concept has an orange exterior shade, with a black-coloured roof and wing mirrors.

Moving on, the interior of the high-performance sports BEV concept appears to include a larger digital instrument cluster and a yoke-style steering wheel, among a range of other features. According to the automaker, the concept car also features ''Newly designed kneepads protect the body from G-forces during driving.''

The exterior of the Toyota FT-3e concept car lacks curves and creases and is significantly more angular as compared to the Toyota FT-Se. It also has an LED light strip running across the back and multiple vertical LEDs located around the base of the doors that can show battery charge, interior temperature, and cabin air quality.

There is currently no technical information on the FT-Se and FT-3e concepts. More specifics, however, are expected to be revealed during their debuts at the Japan Mobility Show, which will take place from Thursday, October 26, to Sunday, November 5.

Toyota India September 2023 Sales 

In terms of sales, the Japanese automaker's Indian subsidiary did exceptionally well in the previous month. The company posted its highest-ever total sales of 23,590 units in the last month, which gave it a 53% year-over-year rise from 15,378 vehicles sold in the same period in 2022. 

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The carmaker dispatched 22,168 units in the home market and 1,422 units internationally. Also, in the first six months of the current fiscal year, the company sold 1,23,939 vehicles, a 35% growth over the same period last year when it delivered 91,843 units.