2020 86 news
 

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2...-android-auto/

Here is some news on the 2020 86. The article cites a news release from Toyota, but I was unable to find it on the Toyota USA newsroom site. Essentially Toyota gets some of the 2019 TRD Edition model upgrades as an option like the BRZ Performance Package, but they call it a TRD Handling Package. Brembos, Sachs dampers, and 18 inch rims with Pilot Sport tires. They also offer it on the base model (Only? Not clear.). Considering Subaru is said to no longer even offer their base model, this is a unique combination. Also new is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. I am excited by that last part since I’m hoping it's just a simple software update of my older radio, or at the very least I can switch the head unit out while still under warranty.

Myriad

https://www.motor1.com/news/369323/t...dling-package/

Another article with some pictures. The radio looks completely different, so no software update for me. Oh well. The TRD badge on the trunk (I think) looks pretty sharp.

Myriad

https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/91...ng-package.jpg

It's a miracle.

I really like the look of the Hakone edition too.

That radio looks so.. beautifully simple!

Until you try to hit the right spot on the touch screen while going down a bumpy road!

Steering wheel controls should do it

Oh ya. Those things.

Not really even a facelift from 17+.

TRD badge, Meh

Maybe if you put a STI and a TRD badge on your approval rating will skyrocket.

I do like that green, not enough to swap my orange on for though

this is what people get for waiting!

Not sure why this seems like such a surprise to everybody. It is exactly what should have been expected this year. We have known about the green and TRD stuff for months now. Did people really think the regular versions were going to surpass them somehow? Can't wait to see the responses next year when the 300 hp turbo Toyota engine, 800 pound, built on a Toyota platform, $25,000 version that the clickbaits keep talking about fails to show up.

It's coming according to motoring.com.au

I’ve been on the edge of my seat...keep em comin Toyota/Subaru!

I like the green too. With any luck I’ll get to check one out.

You folks heard it here first! - :happyanim:

humfrz

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Actually the 300hp engine is real, they’re using the Honda Accord 2L turbo in 2021, basically the TypeR engine, it’s compatible with the Toyota TNGA chassis cause my cousin who works for Lexus swapped one in his scion TC, it bolts right up as long as you use the Evo9 bellhousing on the transaxle from a WRX. Tcote was exaggerating about the weight though it’ll be about 850lbs.

We all knew what we were getting into with these cars but seeing the $26k Mustang Ecoboost Dadillac got into, it's weird how they can't seem to do the same at Toyota/Subaru for the same $26k we had to spend.
I don't know just put a oem turbo in whatever engine in there and make everybody shut up already.

in other news...

@17:15 min mark

"so with the new next gen 86, so a new team has already started..."

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-CgLiX2RLo[/ame]

When they start selling 130,000 Twins a year they can start offering several different versions for cheaper prices.
The fact that Ford is dropping about 40% of their lineup and have to be bailed out by the government several times should tell how well their business plan works anyway.
Comparing the two is like putting apples against watermelons.
The reasons why they can not just slap a turbo on it have been discussed 1,000 times on here whether people want to believe them or not.

Annnnnd again!

At 17:49 "Shut the fuck up about the 86 I am here to talk about the Supra" (Paraphrased)

You can come see mine if they get it in a MT.

I like watermelons, which one is that?

Same here, it wasn't posted on their global site either. :iono: