Don't mix it up with the arguably flashier FT-Se—Toyota's new FT-3e is a utilitarian crossover that borrows elements from its electric sports car sibling. It's designed with cutting-edge aesthetics, aiming to be a future-facing electric vehicle (EV), even though its technical details are still under wraps. With its sharp angles, broad light bars, and a "floating" roof spoiler, the vehicle resembles a bZ-branded electric crossover you might expect to see in 2030.
A standout feature of the FT-3e is its external screens integrated into the doors, showing the driver and passengers data like interior temperature, air quality, and battery charge level. The squares you see in the B- and C-pillars are likely fingerprint recognition sensors. Observant readers will note that the charging port is located in the left quarter panel, unlike the front fender position in the bZ4X.
The vehicle's nearly flat roofline suggests ample headroom for backseat passengers. Speaking of the interior, it houses no less than seven screens. Beyond the standard digital dashboard and infotainment system, there are two vertically oriented screens flanking the steering wheel. Cameras substituting for side mirrors transmit video to two displays situated at the bottom of the A-pillars, and even the interior rearview mirror is a screen.
A dashboard cutout appears to be reserved for a head-up display. To its right, pertinent information like your destination and estimated arrival time is displayed, along with the vehicle's current speed. The only discernible controls are found on the door panels, and even those seem to be capacitive touch buttons.
As for future production plans for the FT-3e, Toyota remains non-committal. The "FT" initials stand for "Future Toyota," but that doesn't necessarily imply immediate production. The "3" suggests that this electric crossover is smaller than the bZ4X, which measures 184.6 inches in length.
Source: Toyota