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-   -   All-New 2022 Toyota 86 Reveal Delayed (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143707)

ichitaka05 12-29-2020 04:41 PM
I didn't bother giving a click.

Toyota was planning to show off their version in TAS, but like someone said TAS been canceled, so that planned is axed. Now, they're planning for something else... around Spring? Late Spring? Don't remember exact date.

Toyota delaying showing off their version is nothing surprising if you looked at how FR-S was shown before BRZ. They just take turn who gets to show off.

PulsarBeeerz 12-29-2020 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ichitaka05 (Post 3396395)
I didn't bother giving a click.

Toyota was planning to show off their version in TAS, but like someone said TAS been canceled, so that planned is axed. Now, they're planning for something else... around Spring? Late Spring? Don't remember exact date.

Toyota delaying showing off their version is nothing surprising if you looked at how FR-S was shown before BRZ. They just take turn who gets to show off.

I had a feeling that's all it was. Subaru and its dealers struggled a bit on marketing the BRZ originally since it didn't quite fit what makes a Subaru a Subaru. As it is better known now, daddy Toyota gave them a chance to have the shine and gain some overall feedback.

DarkPira7e 12-29-2020 06:00 PM
Can't wait to see the Toyota variant, I'll wait forever. it can only look better

StE92ve 12-29-2020 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by beltax90 (Post 3396374)
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Are you saying that this is supposed to be an 86 which looks nothing like the other camo'd versions we've seen?

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/atta...1&d=1609271223

gymratter 12-29-2020 07:05 PM
what is that suppose to be; some kind of test mule? why does it have huge air ducts on the side like its suppose to be a mid-engine?

Sasquachulator 12-29-2020 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gymratter (Post 3396436)
what is that suppose to be; some kind of test mule? why does it have huge air ducts on the side like its suppose to be a mid-engine?
The headlights look like the pre-facelift headlights with the LED strip as found in the upper trims overseas and the special edition FRS'......

Heck i think its some kind of first gen mule of sorts....cuz the central portion of the grille also looks like the pre-facelift grille.....

gymratter 12-29-2020 08:35 PM
^yeah the whole shell appears to be the 1st gen pre-facelift.

@beltax90, where did you find this? where there any more pics?

PulsarBeeerz 12-29-2020 11:41 PM
It looks like a first gen with a bodykit/C8 photoshop vents.

pallen 12-29-2020 11:48 PM
I'm diggin' the wheels tho :D

mav1178 12-30-2020 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by StE92ve (Post 3396308)
That's understandable if they wanted to do an in-person reveal but does it really take 6 months to put together an event like Subaru did for the BRZ? I would think these journalists have a lot of pent up energy and would go anywhere at any time to get the scoop on a reveal.
It's not for planning purposes, it's for the current surge of COVID-19 cases + the UK variant of the virus to die down so Japan can actually have people travel there, should they want an in-person event in Japan.

Japan declared all non-resident foreign nationals persona non grata this week, which means you can't travel to Japan even for essential reasons unless you are a citizen/resident.

So the 6 months is more of a situation where they're buying time until Q2 2021, when they hope the restrictions are lifted (and in time for the Tokyo Olympics).

StE92ve 12-30-2020 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 3396588)
It's not for planning purposes, it's for the current surge of COVID-19 cases + the UK variant of the virus to die down so Japan can actually have people travel there, should they want an in-person event in Japan.

Japan declared all non-resident foreign nationals persona non grata this week, which means you can't travel to Japan even for essential reasons unless you are a citizen/resident.

So the 6 months is more of a situation where they're buying time until Q2 2021, when they hope the restrictions are lifted (and in time for the Tokyo Olympics).

Sorry, I call :bs:



What's your source that states Toyota wants to unveil it in Japan, other than the rumors that they were supposed to reveal the 86 at the TAS? Subaru didn't have any issue revealing the BRZ in California. I really think that they don't want to sabotage Supra sales for those that really want a Toyota and don't want to/can't wait for the 86.

vh_supra26 12-30-2020 05:04 PM
So someone took a 1st gen and put on a widebody kit with camo wrap to troll the internet with? :iono:

mav1178 12-30-2020 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by StE92ve (Post 3396614)
Sorry, I call :bs:
I never said I have a source.

Call BS all you want, but Toyota revealed the Supra at the Detroit Auto Show in 2019, same weekend as Tokyo Auto Salon.

Product launch events are always a major coordinated event.

My post is based on speculation, personal experience with product launches (and delays of product hours prior to NDA expiration), and previous experience with Toyota and how they pushed the FR-S/Supra out initially.

gymratter 12-30-2020 05:37 PM
maybe that car was just a 3rd party build for TAS before the event got canned.


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