Toyota's new car era
 

So after watching the Mr.Tada in the video posted in the designed explained thread (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4235) the thought dawned on me after hearing the mention that future Toyotas would be more exciting how exactly will this play out since Subaru did all the build side?

I recall that Toyota scooped up another chunk of Subaru before approaching them to do this joint venture and that has me wondering that could we be seeing more shared platforms among the two?

During a press release Mr. Toyoda had mentioned that the Subaru Toyota Alliance had 3 active projects other than the FT86 Project. Whether or not they are actual vehicles, technology, or whatever is unclear. But this is only the beginning for the two power houses.

Of course id rather not discuss my own thoughts and speculations as to what they are...only because i know its going to spawn massive giggity gooness among the members.

Next gen supra, electric turbocharger, and some kind of hybrid/electric. :thumbsup: It's all official.

The way of the world these days. Anything to cut costs, share technology. Bigger boys get bigger, the other boys will just tag along.

Where did I hear that there is 5 LCD panel producers in the world with some many different brands of tv's.

Everyone is sharing parts now.

4wd supra me thinks. Big call, sure Toyota want a mega tech supra to smash the gtr.

Well mr Toyota said it himself. We don't want to build boring cars anymore. I hope that's the case. Time to give consumers what they want.

I personally think, more vehicles should be added to Scions lineup.

Maybe if the FRS does fantastically for Scion. Than Toyota might release a Supra badged under Scion.....(it's a thought guys) Haha

i don't think so because of the cost this new supra could end up.
if anything the FR-S (and/or whatever replaces it eventually) will be the Scion branded stepping stone to the Toyota branded "supra".

Wern't they working on something with the same chassis as the Zx6's anyways?

i personally dont think making this thing a scion is a good idea. not because of the branding or that jazz but because of the fixed pricing. sport cars arent in demand all year. like the miata is crazy expensive but they discount it in the off season. not being able to adjust the price to match the seasonal demand kinda sucks

Relax i'm not trying to down play Toyota part but its been confirmed by both
companies that Subaru WA in charge of the build and Toyota the design.


I'm sure Toyota helped but in the end its all parts from Subaru which kind of makes it hard to think how Toyota plans to inject excitement inspired by the 86 when there are Subaru stamps everywhere.

Not too difficult to produce great sports cars when price is no object. Much more difficult stunt to pull off if price was kept low. I hope Toyota would keep that in mind as they move forward in the "exciting cars" idea.

Scion needs to add a smaller FJ type vehicle to the mix. Something offload, manual tranny, removable hard top, and solid front axle. Think jeep but engineered and built by the Japanese. Also being small enough that it gets decent fuel economy.

Agreed 100%

But wouldn't you agree that would take away sells from Toyota. I know Lexus and Scion are Toyota brands so they're making money no matter what. I just don't think Toyota wants their sub brands override their Main brand.

A supra for Scion would be a great idea, but now that I think about it, I don't see 45-50k car that is under Scion's motto of "highly affordable and customizable vehicles".

In America, 45k is not by any means affordable. (To most american folks)

I personally think the FRS saved Scion from being scrapped. Their sales are not exactly the most promising.

uh rav4? or 4runner type cars? or the actual FJ?