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Toyota's Mid-Engine Two-Seater Concept Actually Means Something
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by Joel Feder· via The Drive · Jan 9, 2026

Toyota's Mid-Engine Two-Seater Concept Actually Means Something

"Toyota building a mid-engine concept in 2024 is either a genuine pivot back to cars that matter, or the most elaborate way to say 'we heard you' before releasing another crossover."

— Revvly Take

Toyota dropped the TDS—a mid-engine, two-seat concept that signals the company might actually care about driving again. Mid-mounted engine architecture, lightweight chassis philosophy, pure driver-focused layout. This isn't another EV marketing exercise; it's Toyota remembering why the S800 and 2000GT mattered.

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Joel Feder

The Drive · Jan 9

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