Among the many electrical concepts which Toyota showed at the end of 2021, was also present little sportswoman with Gazoo Racing badge. Notice just how “Sports electric car“, for some, it was considered the spiritual heir to the MR2. However, since then, the Japanese brand has not provided additional details about this model, as it did with other presented concepts.
However, it appears that the project building a small sports car in fact it will move forward even if it is not an electric model. According to the Japanese press, Toyota is indeed working on this car in collaboration with Suzuki and Daihatsu.
Let’s take a small step back a few years and go back to 2015 when Concept car S-FR. It was a small, front-engined sports car that was affordable. Then in 2021 came the “Sport Electric Vehicle”. Even though it is electric, the basic idea has always been the same: to offer a sports car that is accessible to a large number of customers, but still capable of driving pleasure.
Apparently, the project to create a small affordable sports car will continue. According to the Japanese press, 3 brands are working on a model equipped with a central engine. It would be about Suzuki Mild Hybrid 1 liter unit capable of developing 120 hp. with a torque of 200 Nm. Not much, but more than enough if you put them in a small and light car.
As a result, there is speculation that he weighs about 1000 kg. However, the length will be 4.2 meters. This car will be strictly two-seater and will have a design with some Daihatsu Copen references. This sports car will be sold exclusively under the Toyota brand, at least initially. It is possible that a 100% electric version may actually appear.
The price should be between 2.2 and 2.8 million yen, which is less than 20,000 euros at the exchange rate. On paper, the news is interesting, but like all reports, it needs to be treated with caution. Therefore, it remains only to wait for any news on this project.
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