Compact hybrid electric concept car

In dealerships: probably within two years

With styling inspired by early-1980s video games, the FT-CH hybrid concept car is the first step in Toyota's plan to turn its popular Prius into the flagship for a family of hybrid models.

The tiny FT-CH concept was styled by a Toyota design center in Nice, France.

Toyota is mum about the hybrid's fuel economy or technical specifications, but promises it is lighter and more fuel-efficient than the Prius. Toyota plans to build a small hybrid like the FT-CH.

About 153 inches long, the FT-CH is around 22 inches shorter than a Prius, 2 feet shorter than a Honda Civic compact and 16 inches shorter than a Toyota Yaris subcompact.

Toyota plans to launch eight hybrid vehicles in the next few years en route to its goal of selling a million hybrids annually.

from : Freep.com