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Originally Posted by Phantobe
Which ever route they go I'm curious if they are going to have different level trims with different amounts of power and different price gaps.
If they go with FI they can have the 2.0 NA and 2.0 FI.
If they go 2.5L they can have the 2.5L and the 2.0L.
No idea about this hybrid system...
From a customer standpoint I would say that the 2.0L FI would be most appealing. That way owners prior to the 2015 launch have the option to go FI, instead of having to trade in and buy a new car. If you can't afford the FA20 FI then you can settle for the FA20 and later down the road make it FI.
I would think adding FI would be a lot easier than having to swap engines, if you desired more power. Or hell even trading your car in...
All this talk about a power increase makes a customer that doesn't already own the car very skeptical if they should purchase or wait. Which will have a negative impact on 2014 sales...
So from a business standpoint I think it makes sense to go FI, that way owners that crave more power have it available if they so desire and it clears the air for prospect buyers and can confidently make a safe purchase.
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It's a good question. I think we will see two models. One with the current engine and specs as the base, and one with a more powerful engine. The one with the more powerful engine will, most likely, be well over $30K and will have other enhancements as well such as suspension, tires, brakes, etc. That would allow Toyota and Subaru to still sell a car in the $25-28K range which will still suit the majority of buyers, and also cater to the enthusiasts who crave more power and have no problem dropping the extra cash to get it.
I think if Toyota and Subaru release the twins in just one model with either a larger engine or turbo only option it would result in the car being out of reach for many buyers.