At the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota will showcase the Toyota S-FR concept, a fun-to-drive entry-level lightweight sports car.
According to Toyota, the concept’s compact body is incredibly light, yet offers a smooth driving style. Not just a sports car, it pairs the simplicity of an entry-level model with an intimacy that brings human and machine closer together.
Benefiting from the unique advantages of a lightweight sports car, the concept offers smooth, responsive and direct handling that gives a real sense of communication between car and driver―one key benefit of the FR (front engine/rear drive) format.
The concept’s long nose and wide stance make for an archetypal sports car profile, while the familiar roundness of its frame inspires a feeling of closeness. The simple and modern finish of the interior rounds off a design that stresses approachable simplicity while conveying the vehicle’s performance and sporty spirit.
Mechanical details were not specified, but Toyota says packs an independent suspension, 6-speed manual transmission, and offers “optimal weight distribution” – all with styling that bridges the gap between aggressive and friendly.
