— Toyota showed off a bit more of its FT-Bh, or Future Toyota B-segment hybrid, on Wednesday in advance of its world debut at the 2012 GAS. Two new images provide a detailed look at exterior lighting. Earlier this month, Toyota released a sketch of the concept's silhouette. The FT-Bh is said to preview a model destined for production, although Toyota has not spelled out which markets may get the car.
Toyota said the concept will produce up to 50 percent less CO2 than the class average for B-segment or subcompact cars. Toyota also said it was designed for "maximum fuel efficiency," but it did not provide any fuel-economy estimates.
The Japanese automaker said it focused on five areas in the development of the FT-Bh. They are low weight, aerodynamic performance, powertrain efficiency, thermal energy management and electricity saving.
The FT-Bh weighs in at under 1,763 pounds, making it lighter than a three-door Toyota Aygo minicompact. At the same time, it offers the space of a larger five-door, Toyota said.
"From the outset, Toyota determined that the FT-Bh would be made using commonplace, economically viable production methods and technologies, including a down-sized full hybrid powertrain," said Toyota in a statement.
No powertrain details were released.
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