After the spiritual successor of AE86, the Toyota FT-86 Concept, the Japanese manufacturer also revealed the FT-EV II Concept a.k.a. Future Toyota Electric Vehicle which will be showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show. This represents the “second part” of the FT-EV Concept trilogy unveiled at this year’s North American International Auto Show.

Designed to be a vehicle used for short distances, the new car is even shorter than the current version of the iQ minicar, measuring 2730 mm in length, 1680 mm in width and 1490 mm height. Capable to carry four people, the new car features twin electric sliding doors and represents the plans for the upcoming small city electric vehicle that the Japanese manufacturer aims to bring it on the market by 2012. The FT-EV II is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack found under the floor capable to offer a range of 56 miles and a top speed around 62 mph, enough we’d say for a crowded city. The most interesting fact is that the car comes without pedals for acceleration and braking… everything is solved now using a joystick, featuring drive-by-wire technology. Photo gallery after the jump!

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