A fresh report from Japan suggests that Toyota, Daihatsu and Suzuki are working together on a mid-engined sportscar. Here’s some early details.

BestCarWeb.jp reckons the collaboration between the three brands of Daihatsu, Suzuki and Toyota will result in a mid-engined sportscar appearing in the next few years. Impressively, there’s a claim that it won’t be completely electric either, instead making do with a hybrid petrol setup.

How realistic is this claim? Well, Toyota’s current strategy in terms of performance and sporty-biased cars is quite comprehensive as almost every product in its line-up is offered with some form of GR/GR Sport tune. Then there are the thoroughbreds like the GR Supra, GR86, GR Yaris and GR Corolla.

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Right now, we’d say that Toyota’s TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform is perhaps the most modern and versatile of all the scalable and modular platforms, underpinning everything from a tiny Yaris to a family-sized Land Cruiser 300 along with some Lexus models. Impressively, TNGA can supportfront-,rear-andall-wheel driveconfigurations, as well as hybrid and full electrification.

BestCarWeb reckons the TNGA platform will be used, with the front suspension of the Yaris being adopted. Interestingly, the report says the powertrain will come from Suzuki and that’ll be a 1.0-litre turbocharged K10C petrol three-cylinder.

This motor is commonly known as the Boosterjet and was available overseas in the Baleno and will be fitted to the Suzuki Fronx. Naturally, this engine will have mild-hybrid technology. Outputs of around 90 kW / 200 Nm are expected and while that may not seem like much, the sportscar will be compact, likely tipping the scales at 1 ton.

As far as styling and design goes, the original report suggests that it will be Daihatsu who will be penning the looks of the newcomer. Hopefully, it’ll look as exciting as the Toyota Sports EV concept.