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07-11-2014, 05:42 PM | #57 |
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Toyota only owns a 20% stake in Fuji Heavy Industries, not a controlling stake.
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I think our speculation has to be based on some reality. If Subaru does follow through with a second generation I'm sure they're not going to build anything that will overlap a pre existing models' performance, features, and price point as that can potentially cannibal the sales of the other car.
I don't think they are in a position to make an overpriced niche sports car either. |
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A turbo version IS inevitable, however, subaru/toyota are in agreement to try to milk as many sales as possible while keeping as many cards as they can in their hand (novel technology).
The only things I would want in a 2nd gen are better brakes, better tires, reduced weight, and a turbo/engine/transmission that puts out a reliable 240whp. (Eff it. While theyre at it..team up with google to build an SQ worthy headunit/touchscreen running android.) Thanks Subi-yota |
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@regal <3 Always good for a laugh.
Wait are you implying that they won't give us hybrid Porsche 918 performance with Prius gas mileage for less than $30k? Phew glad I didn't sell mine yet. |
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http://www.fhi.co.jp/english/ir/share_info/share.html Toyota Motor Corporation owns 16.48% of total shares. Not a controlling interest but they're the single largest Major shareholder
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It's cool. What I find interesting is Suzuki owns almost 2%
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Meanwhile other car manufacturers are trying to develop light, affordable RWD NA sports cars to compete in the same market segment with the 86. Toyota and/or Subaru would be foolish to price themselves right out of a market that's really just being served again. |
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The sad part is that even if Subaru comes up with a more powerful version the pundits will find a different reason to bash on the car. Now it's lack of power, then it will be crap interior, less HP than XXX, worse value than YYY, unusable back seats, etc. Not sure if I have ever seen a car more hated than the twins...
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Another NA engine is possible but unlikely.
1) Even if the current twins made 250hp, people would still criticize the lack of perceived torque/power in the rpm range used daily. See RX-8, S2000. Hell, even modern reviews of the E46 and E9x complain about the same thing —when compared to newer cars such as the M235i or M4. 2) MPG, emissions, engine displacement impact on taxes and insurance in other countries. Industry as a whole is moving to boosted or hybrid solutions. A 1.6/1.8L I4 turbo would be ideal. Smaller engine would compensate for the added hardware of the turbo. Would yield better MPG in everyday driving, be more eco friendly, less taxes in Europe and other countries, and finally the torque gains and wider power band would make the car more fun on the street and the freeway. A NA 2.5L would please the purists, but they (we) are a very small market. A separate thought is the possibility of Subaru killing the STI trim of the WRX, and making the 2nd gen BRZ their halo sports car. Last edited by juliog; 10-10-2014 at 02:29 AM. |
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