Based on the more upmarket Lexus LF-CH, the newcomer hasn’t yet been confirmed for production, but it’s hard seeing a showroom version of this car not being a success. Not only would it be positioned as a cheaper alternative to the Prius, but like the Honda CRZ it would appeal to a younger audience, too.

The styling is said to be inspired by the ‘8-bit’ generation of the 80’s, and the clean retro lines are certainly a success. But more important is the fact that this car is designed to be lighter, and therefore more efficient than the Prius.

The FT-CH also part of Toyota’s plan to sell a million hybrids a year from the early 2010’s onwards. To achieve this Toyota has pledged to launch eight completely new hybrids over the next few years

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