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Old 08-18-2020, 12:39 PM   #397
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Toyota wanted at the beginning a NA engine, but at some point of time they changed their mind. Then they found a resistance from Subaru to go with an FI engine. They were even saying that they might get a turbo from Subaru when they'll increase their percentage share. Meaning that they couldn't control them. Sure they could put an FI engine themselves, but it wouldn't be a boxer engine. These were internal rumors, that no one will admit officially. So you can accept this with a grain of salt ...

Same reason that they are saying now that the 2nd generation is more a work of Subaru ...
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