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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88
I'm gonna have to agree with @ Tcoat
I don't see them offering multiple trim levels on the car, beyond what they've done so far with the "special edition" models. I highly doubt a lot of the mods you've listed too.
Particularly:
-Any HP increases: at least not on a base/"sport" model. Maybe, maybe, on a higher trim model (if they were to go that route), but I still do not expect to see that.
-BBK: It'd be adding unnecessary costs to production and the final price. This car, without a fairly decent bump in power, does not need better brakes. Could it use them? Sure, but that's what aftermarket upgrades are for.
-Lack of an automatic transmission at any trim level: In this day and age, that simply won't happen. They would never sell enough, especially at an entry level model. There aren't enough manual drivers out there; particularly younger (read as: more likely to purchase a base model) manual drivers. |
Getting an extra 10 WHP out of this car is very easy. Getting 10 BHP even easier. Emissions, and MPG definitely matter, still I have the most confidence in this happening for the refreshed model.
Forcing buyers to step up a trim level (or to buy optional equipment) to get an AT is a time honored auto industry practice. You're right though, it might be sacrificing buyers to go this route. However I wouldn't be surprised if they did.