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Originally Posted by thill
Yes, I read the article. The refresh will be in 2015. The new concept where Toyota could drop the boxer and go for a radically different FT86 would be another 3 years or more after that. .
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Not according to Tada. He says they already have several prototype variants.
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This is not happening anytime soon. Most of this is nothing more than speculation. Yes, Subaru and Toyota COULD dissolve their partnership in 5+ years, or they COULD keep it intact. More and more companies are doing partnerships when it comes to sports cars to minimize R&D. So if the FT86 continues to sell well for both Toyota and Subaru, I could see the partnership lasting. .
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If Toyota decides they are going their own way and it appears they are already testing alternatives to the BRZ, I don't see the BRZ lasting another 5 years with out the Toyota sales.
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As far as BRZ sales hurting other Subaru sales, I have yet to see any hard proof. Impreza sales last year broke records. Subaru, as a whole, is having another record year in 2013. While it is true that some people may opt to buy a BRZ over an Impreza, I don't think Subaru cares since you are still buying a Subaru. The BRZ also brings people to the store. They may come in looking for a 2 door sports car and end up buying an Imperza/WRX or other vehicle with 4 doors and more legroom. .
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I don't think it is hurting sales to other Subarus either the numbers don't lie.
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It is going to come down to sales and demand for 2 doors RWD sports coupes. If the demand is there, Subaru will keep making the cars.
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I don't think Subaru would even consider keeping the car if they can't sell at least 10,000 a year.