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Originally Posted by xuimod
You can say it a million times, doesn't make it true.
Like any smart business, Toyota reacts to market environments. I think Toyota went in thinking "if car sells really well then we will...." and "if the has mediocre sales then we will....".
In other words, if consumers bought up the Twins enthusiastically then the Twins would probably be around for 15-20 years like the Miata.
But if consumers reacted in a lukewarm fashion to the Twins (like we are seeing now), Toyota will likely dial back plans for the Twin (ie no Supercharged or Turbo versions) or even decide to kill it.
My guess is we might see an update and Toyota will then let the FR-S die (maybe the BRZ will stick around, that might be Subaru's call).
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Like the automotive business it takes years to react to the market! The plan was set a long time ago and like I said very clearly it would take massive numbers one way or the other to change that plan.
I have no idea which way they are going and didn't say I did.
Your "guess" is pure speculation (unless of course your credentials include a high enough position with one of the involved companies).
My statement of "it is planned already" is made through over 30 years in the auto industry and is not a "guess" at either direction they may take!