New Toyota MR2! FT-Se Concept: Japan’s Porsche Cayman Rival
This is the Toyota FT-Se: nothing to do with share indexes, everything to do with driving fun. It’s an electric sports car of course, imagining a near future of what a GR-branded, two-seater lightweight could look like, and what it could offer using next-gen technology. Like Toyota’s clever ‘prismatic’ batteries that offer a greater range and quicker charging over what’s currently available.
The idea with the FT-Se is for the all-wheel-drive setup to have a rear-bias, not just for better traction, but also for better cornering, more driver confidence and of course, to allow some sideways lunacy. Sounds good to us.
Toyota has indicated the Nürburgring will be one of the key battlegrounds for the FT-Se, and although they’ve not released official figures, we can expect a 0-62mph time of around three seconds and an estimated top speed of 155mph.
Top Gear Magazine’s Tom Ford gives us all the details of what could be Toyota’s new MR2.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Toyota MR2 successor?
01:11 It looks interesting…
02:44 It’s got next-gen batteries
03:38 It’ll concentrate on light weight
04:03 It’s got knee pads
05:11 It might have a manual transmission
05:30 You can drift it
05:55 It will evolve
06:19 It’s not as science fiction as it looks
06:37 Interesting design inspiration
07:54 Conclusion
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Would you buy one?
Yes, if it's anywhere near as affordable as the MR2 was in it's day.
Can't because it's just a concept
I'd buy one, but unfortunately, it will not look like that. That's the thing I hate about concept cars. They look awesome but some never make it to market and a lot that do are changed so much they do not resemble the thing you fell in love with at first glance.
NO!!! the future is NOT electric. 3Cyl Hybrid please.
Yeah i like it...
Man Toyota is killing it lately. Thank god that there are still a few companies out there with some willingness to develop fun cars. An MR car with the gr yaris or gr86 engine would be incredible
Now, the problem is dealerships with ridiculous "fees"markups.
Please don't let it have the GR86 engine... 💀
The GR triple is great, the 86 isn't🤢
@@BlackjackK7X Nothing wrong with the GR86 engine, at all. Only people that don't know what they'r talking about say that. in fact, the FA24 is a great platform to mod, especially for a 4 cylinder. It can hold more power reliably than the FK8 Civic Type R's motor before needing to be built with forged internals.. same with the transmission. The only problem is the "RTV" which is an easy fix, just get an oil pressure gauge. The right hand oil pressure loss issue isn't a problem on the street and it's currently being fixed with aftermarket parts.. some of which already show no oil pressure loss on hard right turns on a track.. so yes, please have the GR86 motor, just fix the 2 issues with it from the factory before it's shipped out, and it will be perfect.
@8884 The 86 certainly is.. read my other replied comment.
Im glad Toyota hasn't completely forgotten about the MR-2. If they keep this up, we'll might see the comeback of, or succesor to, the Celica.
Celica is already being fufilled by the GR Yaris
Who knows, Toyota might see an opportunity for an electric rally type car in their gr lineup
@@munmunyeeI thought it was being fulfilled by the GR86.
@@yummyhershey5902Yes. How a hot hatch is supposed to be similar to a coupe is special thinking
Pretty sure we had a scion tc a while ago
Just put the GR Yaris Turbo 3cyl in it. How hard can it be?
Well said. I'm not into electric cars, but I really like this concept. GR 3 cyl is the ticket.
Let's convert!
Will those wheels fit my gr yaris cp ?
look at this month's Japan's best car web magazine. I think it says they are planning on the 1.6l gr motor...Watch kirk kriefals and automotive press videos they just put out
It's actually more difficult than you'd think.
Okay that side profile is absolutely stunning wow no words That is beautiful man
If Toyota actually makes it and it looks like this... I will buy it 100%
how you affording this
@@user-no6fe7kw5u How do you know how much money he has?
@@user-no6fe7kw5u By working…. 🤷🏻♂️ One site claims it’s gonna be $185,000. The other says it will be priced below the Supra. So we will see. If they brand it as the next MR2, I have no doubt that it will be priced below the Supra.
@@user-no6fe7kw5uWith a deposit and monthly payments. Are you a bit slow?
ROFL the toyota of today won't "ACTUALLY" be making this, They'd just fish the idea out to some other manufacturer like say lotus or porsche and they'll make it for toyota to stick their badge on it which is what has happened with the 86, and supra,
Toyota and lotus still talking to each other? Looks like a new elise to me 😂
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Lotus releasing an SUV while Toyota develops small sports cars, what a time
I mean they partnered on the lotus Emira. So yeah.
*Evora
Is that a bad thing?
I think all can agree with me: put the 3cyl of the Corolla GR (300 instead 280 of the Yaris) with the manual and 8shift auto as option and they will create a myth of the decade! C'Mon Moritzo, you already know what your clients want!
No don't put a Front mounted relatively tall 3 cyl engine in a mid engine car. That's going to be detrimental to the handling and annoying to keep cool. The only engines which can beat a BEV power train is a Boxer or 120deg V6 designed for mid engine from the start.
They can also have fit the v6 thats in the lotus emira..it can fit in this architecture
@@Neojhun you asking a lot. Just an dedicated engine only for this will be a dream in this time.
@@nsm487 i think will be smaller and no space for the V6
Yaris gets the engine from the Rolla now
This car looks STUNNING and I am liking what I am hearing about it.
Love it, please build it Toyota, exactly how this concept car looks.
I concur exactly.
I really really hope they'd stick the GR Yaris 3 pot in it to really make it shine, but to be honest, if I was to buy an EV, it'd be this
Please Toyota give The People this beauty!!
Toyota is just the best man, they know how to make great cars, forget about the power nonsense, make a good, small, lightweight car and you're already 70% there. I am really keen to see how Toyota makes this FT-Se and cars like the GR 86 in the future! ❤️
This thing looks amazing. The way the roof is shaped, with how it slopes down looks like a splitting image of an Evora to me
That is actually a very beautiful car. Great job for the design team!!
I don't understand why people keep mentioning the MR2 moniker in connection with this obviously upmarket car - yes it has a mid engine connection but the MR2 was/is a cheap(ish) runabout (clue in the name) that was a natural competitor to the MX5. This car (price-wise) is going to be way, way above the natural pricepoint of the traditional market of the MR2. More GR2 than MR2.
I guess the base version for most MR2 generations competed with the MX5 but they also had superchargers/turbos that placed it at a price point far higher
I think the new price point of this MR2 is going to be in the range between a Porsche 718 boxster and a BMW Z4, and those cars are priced twice of a Mazda Miata, so the concept of an affordable roadster is just gone in the new MR2
@@pihermoso11I know this won't be affordable - i've just said that! The point i'm making is that i don't understand why people are referring to this car as an MR2. Toyota hasn't mentioned "MR2" in connection with this concept.I don't think they will name it MR2 if it ever becomes a production model - I think they will give it another name that more befits what appears to be a more exclusive and upmarket image than the traditional image of all versions of the MR2.
@@peejayem4700 i'm fully aware of the history of the MR2, having owned all 3 versions in the past. My point is - Toyota haven't at any time mentioned the moniker "MR2" and i don't think they will resurrect the name for this car if it ever reaches production. Nobody knows how expensive this car will be but (based on pure speculation) it looks like even a base model isn't going to be affordable - could it be 718 level or above or maybe a GR version could get closer to base Emira territory? (who knows - all guesswork) - but i feel the moniker "MR2" isn't associated with the level of any of these cars or their competition and Toyota will give it another name to befit its status.
@@tsmith7146 I think the reason the word 'MR2' is mentioned is mainly because this is most likely a mid engine sports car, and they are probably making a successor to the MR2, if this was front engined then GT86 should be mentioned and not MR2, but if pricing wise this goes into 718/Z4 territory then Miata is remains king of affordable roadsters with no competition, unless Honda revives the S2000 to compete with the Miata
just put the gr yaris engine, b48, b58 or any of thosee pleasee
Toyota has some of the best sports cars in the world right now.
The cabin and sloping roof reminds me so much of a Koenigsegg. Its very attractive looking in a small package.
I love it. They killed it with the orange on this and the wheels they chose are super!
The B58 motor/ZF trans would be real nice in this little thing LoL
WAY too big
@@tecnogadget2 screw it! mount it sideways!!!
Nah doesn't fit this kinda car imo, I feel you want something a little smaller and more revvy.
@@tecnogadget2gr 3 cylinder then
@@shaned1500 unironically a great idea. if Toyota finds a way to use hydrogen as fuel in a reliable way, i can see a hydrogen ICE in the future paired with something like that
Design is amazing! Love it
Drivers of smallish sports cars want driver engagement. They want a manual shift. And they don't want an electric motor.
Toyota are content to sell their cars to Japan only. And there is a long tradition of cars from all Japanese manufacturers that have never been exported. I’m sure they’ll be perfectly happy to sell them to Japan and China that desire them. So, I wouldn’t say your idea of what people want is remotely universal when talking about cars at a global level.
definitely true as a current MK3 MR2 driver
if you understood car people youd know hes right lol. but maybe your talking about people who buy cars for social status ratehr than enjoying the car. but in that case, i think most those people will be looking as suvs @@JeremiahBostwick
@@ouch9326 well, whether you like it or not, multiple countries have committed to electric only by 2035. Japan is one of them. The EU is another. So, I guess after 2035 there will be no more “car people”? Or will they have to accept that companies like Lotus are already going EV only with all their next products. And companies like Fisker exist.* So no, I don’t accept your statement. And at a global level your statement is also not accepted. You have an artificial wall that tells you that EVs aren’t for “car people”. That’s on you and it’s silly. *(The only way to have well developed platforms by 2035 is to do them before 2035. So if your suggestion is to wait until then, it doesn’t work that way. Every one of the companies has to be building that way now in order to have smooth transition. This is Toyota’s future of products, and they are wise to develop their platform. If you don’t want to buy an EV in 2030, that’s up to you. But if your whole identity as a “car guy” is wrapped up on never driving an EV, I guess prepare to be unhappy). Also FWIW, I am a “car guy”. It’s a silly argument to say anyone following Top Gear isn’t. I’ve been watching TG, since the first year of Clarkson…. Sooooo ad hominem either way isn’t an argument.
We need to move on with the times. The internal combustion engine has had its time. Electric is the present and the future and there are advantages to be had with electric. The internal combustion engine is fine in classic cars but its time to move on.
Can't wait for the dealership mark-ups to this ❤
The 3D printed cushioning panels will be a bitch to clean. Just imagine spilling your Coca-cola in that matrix. The panels would have to be removable and washable. The best way would be to use magnets. Supercool looking car.
I’d imagine they’ve already thought of that. This is just a concept car. They’ll likely use that technique with an external covering in production.
Looks like a GTR from the side on view, love it.
But better, it's not a giant boat.
Looks more like it's competing with the NISSAN Z.
The MR2 was an affordable mid engined sports car. This doesnt look like its going to be affordable to me. Another £100K EV???
As a former owner of a 93 mr2 turbo this makes me exited!
I can definitely see a certain MR2 vibe there, and it looks really good too. As always, time will tell how much of what's being shown and tell that actually make it to production, but I do like the general direction they seem to be headed.
Is this the Shopping Channel again? Why call it Top Gear anymore?
3 cylinder, twin turbo. Job done. Screw it being an EV
Wow, this car really looks cool! And the features and philosophy seem quite refreshing. Eager to see how it performs on the track! 😮
I'm still so excited every time I see the FT-Se! :) I really hope Toyota and GR can make this happen and that it'll be as good as it looks
Shame it’s electric 😢
The stance and lines are amazing
Looks epic. Had a mk2 MR2 and loved it.
Hello....as a retired Toyota certified technician, I love the idea of a new MR2, as I have owned an sw20 for ten years now. Toyota announced they won’t go with all electric cars for the foreseeable future because the infrastructure cannot support them. Also the lack of sufficient charging in stations is another reason. So now announcing the new all electric mr2 is confusing to the automotive world! With prices starting north of fifty thousand dollars it will go the way Supra went: priced out of range for most people and a very short production run. How sad😢. I miss the affordable sports car days of the Celica.
This looks BEAUTIFUL!
This is a good looking concept. I also like the functionality that Toyota is thinking around for this one. I’d be tempted to buy it.
after listening the design story. this design makes a lot of sense.
Such a shame this design will be electric. Toyota this design paired to the turbo 3 cylinder at sub 3k pounds would be an awesome comback. I would be first in line at the dealership for that.
It should have the gr corolla engine
Sub 3k pounds would be quite the achievement indeed.
Toyota is not going electric..they got the wrong info
Hope they put the solid state battery in it that will get double the range and be even faster than current EV’s.
That looks FANTASTIC. Outstanding styling and that color is stunning... Toyota is, once again, looking to lead the world into the next generation of automobiles. With their technological advancement and mass production capabilities they'll be producing cars that everyone can enjoy instead of only the 1%...
Looks stunning! Toyota should just go right ahead and build this!
now this looks production ready to me, and i hope they wont change anything about the styling as this thing is just beautiful!
I am so excited for this.
That really good 🔥🔥
Light, electric and with MANUAL GEARBOX! dreams come true.
Absolutely gorgeous.
I drove a 1st gen MR2 - sonderful!! The FT-Se is not a competitor until I can buy one - until then it is a nice drawing.
I remember what the supra concept looked like and then what we got so I wouldn't get too excited that this will look like the road car
I love it. I’ve said it so many times lately but Toyota are on a massive win right now with their fun cars. They literally have one in every range of performance and practicality with a focus on modifying should you wish. Since they went hard to bring the GT86 to fruition with Subaru it’s like they’ve had this pure realisation of what customers loved from the older generation of fun Toyotas. And even if that means partnering with other manufacturers to make it happen like the MKV Supra then good on them. It’s inspiring.
Beautiful. Love the color. Like a mini Audi R8 from the side.
I love the look of that!!
It’s great, and it’ll be even better if Toyota offers it with the GR Yaris’s 3 cylinder 1.6 engine too
Nope that would be a night mare to keep alive. That engine would burn it self in a mid engine layout.
It sure looks great 💎🌟
Steering wheel set up is ingenious
really? yokes dont really fit for a small sports car like this... they even mentioned drifting, which definitely does not pair with a yoke.
Great, Tom. Good to see Toyota has woken up.
I like this look… I hope they don’t stray too far. I’ll start saving now
I love it. Futuristic design. Certainly the next gen. Even the designer can speak English. $85-90k. Perfect. 350miles range would be fantastic. 😊
Wow Toyota have really come on in getting the 'right' cars and concepts out there. Love it!
But will it cost same ( adjusted for inflation ) as the 3rd gen MR2 Roadster ? Will it cost similar to the current MX5 ? Light weight ? like 900kg like MR2 Roadster ?
No, no, no and no... Cars that are fun and new are for the rich now...
@@belgianbushrc7934 and weigh a lot...
Toyota seems to be much more inteligent than all european brand ps this days. Still selling petrol engine and going very slowly and carefully with EV What’s more important they still trying to make cars look good. Great work.
Model Y took the crown from Toyota as the best selling car. vry smart😅
@@uludak8468 model Y is not a car is an ugly and overpriced refrigerator called EV. What i meant is Toyota knows EV idea is dirty technology and it’s a scam to help control society by governments. They are smart because trying to avoid the mistake as long as they can and pushing hydrogen meantime where is the future.
@@uludak8468yet Tesla doesn't sell a lot of cars total compared to toyota
True that❤❤
Toyota just stays with what they know for a long time in pursuit of reliability. Look at all the engine issues people like ford and Chevy have cause they’re constantly coming out with new engines. Toyota uses the same stuff for years in most cases.
I'm all in for a successor for the Mister Two! 😁😎🤟
Wow it looks amazing!! From the outside at least
Me on the phone: Lexus with GR badge, Nismo GT-R lights, but 55% smaller, old BMW i8 back, oh and they say it's an EV aaand you cannot buy it. For whatever reason they call it MR-2, but inside is like a modern take on Aston Martin Lagonda with McLaren vibe. Honestly. I hope that doesn't get people at Toyota mad 😂🫣. We all love MR-2 :)
I love the ‘tail-finzzzzz’
Toyota has FINALLY stepped it up! I used to be a Nissan fan... But they aren't the company they used to be. Definitely leaning towards Toyota these days. Please don't let the car community down with this Toyota... (Like Acura did the Integra 😒🤦🏿♂️). Can't wait to see what they actually put into production.
Solid State Bats are coming sooner than I thought!
Finally we're getting cool EV sports cars! I've been looking forward to this for like 8 years man.
You know what this really reminds me of, the group B prototype MR2 from the 80s, especially those front lights! Anyway if they can make it within the realms of affordability and drop the gimmicky interior this is going to be one awesome car!
This looks proper mint, I can't wait. Looks to be the 2 door zipzap we are waiting for ! I want to hear some proper loud tron noises coming out of it though, no pedestrian friendly float noises. Loud hadron collider stylee electron coil noises please TRD !
The GR hood badge is a pristine touch.
I hope this thing sees the light of day
From the side view it looks just like a GT-R. I like it.
I'm so happy to see Toyota doing this. I can only imagine if they added the GR Supra engine or the GR Yaris engine..or even the tried and true 2gr-fse 3.5 V6 engine with a hybrid motor
Toyota please, we need it for the streets pleaaase! 🧡
I think the whole MR2 Concept and the Powertrain concept behind it is a strategic visualization in which direction toyota want to go in the future not only with a possible MR2 I think they will show as the new generation of the supra, as a 100% Supra with a complete new hybrid Engine!!! Im sure that they really will bring this MR2 into the market very soon!!
make this car at least a hybrid, with Yaris engine and an electric boost from GR yaris 250 HP to 350hp
Drove a lot of miles in the first MR2. It was wedged and angular just like the FTSE concept. BUT, in the 80’s Japan was bold and fearless. The MR2 was Toyotas quick response to the Pontiac Fiero. The FTSE is a better idea than the current Supra.
I like this better than the prototype Mazda they're showing now. Love the sharp lines.
looks amazing
6:02 your next gen tamagotchi pet
Concept cars hardly ever make it to production. But, if this one ever does with a manual transmission most definitely YES I would buy one..
this looks dope
Love it! 😍Even more than the new GTR concept 🤩
This is pretty exciting. Toyota seems to have got its mojo back
Looks great. I hope it becomes a reality with a nanual box. The dash will probably need a redesign for aircon and audio controls
The interior is hilarious
It looks fantastic.
This is honestly the only electric car that really catches my interest. I am far from a fan of electric cars, but if they actually made something like this that is everyday attainable (meaning doesn't come with a six figure sticker), you might see me go for a purchase. The performance specs sound like a daily sports car equivalent so that's interesting.
2 min in…that’s it, I want one
Looks awesome. Reminds me of a Lotus Elise successor
Awesome looking car ! Hopefully the road version is the same !
Boy that footsie (F-oo-TS-i-E) looks great!
lets see what they gut from the concept to the production car. too good to be true.
I mean...they'll gut about 60% of that thing.
Even though you don't NEED gears in an EV, the potential benefits are still there as for any propulsion system. If you have gears, you can potentially get more performance and efficiency and perhaps even use a smaller output motor. With an overdrive gear you could have a smaller battery for efficiency, performance and handling benefits, especially with the strong torque output of E motors. I dont see why a sports ev couldn't have 3 or more forward gears to improve flexible controlled power delivery. The main issue people have with the Taycan auto 2 speed is predicting throttle response but if you have a stick or paddles, you can choose your gear and maintain full control and of course more driver involvement.
All those battery options! How many of each do they expect to sell? Also, why name it after a share index?
I hope the different power variants of this are called the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 😉
It's extremely interesting to me. I would love to see a hybrid hydrogen ice system. But that may be a decade or so away. Or just a dream of mine
Toyota keeps teasing the new batteries but never actually release anything. At this point I'm not getting excited until I see a real product with them inside.
This car has been rumored for a while as the return of the Celica. I'm just glad the rumors are true whatever it ends up being called. My GR86 could be my last ICE if this is light weight and has a simulated manual.