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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN
OldSkool is right, "FR-S" seems quite tacky and should die with scion and start anew as the GT86, the other cars being rebadged that are surviving the transfer are the iM which is the Auris everywhere else, and the iA which is a mazda 2 underneath, the only name that should stay is the iA in my book
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So why call it a GT when it's clearly not a GT?
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A grand tourer (Italian: gran turismo) (GT) is a performance and luxury automobile capable of high speed or spirited long-distance driving. The most common format is a two-door coupé with either a two-seat or a 2+2 arrangement.
The term derives from the Italian phrase gran turismo, a tribute to the tradition of the grand tour, used to represent automobiles regarded as grand tourers, able to make long-distance, high-speed journeys in both comfort and style. The English translation is grand touring.
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Whereas FR-S (Front engine, Rear drive, Sport or Sportscar), speaks directly to what the car actually is.