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Originally Posted by Maxim
 That car already exists....it's called the MX-5 Miata.
Frankly, making a convertible out of a car designed with the goals stated for the FR-S makes as much sense as that horrific convertible Murano SUV that Nissan is offering.
It adds hundreds of pounds, increases complexity, decreases the already small truck volume, and has a profound effect on chassis rigidity, which FURTHER affects handling.
In short, buying a convertible (unless it was specifically engineered as one from the ground up, which eliminates those issues) is like marrying a woman without a vagina.
I promise, if Toyota somehow decides that making a convertible FR-S/FT-86 is a good idea, the Miata will eat it for lunch. |
The Miata is a 2 seater. This car seats 4.
Most convertible technology has reached the point of not adding as much weight as they did in the past. Although complexity is surely a good point, I'm sure rigidity can be compensated for.
Either way, no one said it would be a better car. I just said it wouldn't mind having a convertible. I'd say Toyota could profit from it for appealing to a wider audience, but I'm sure the development and research would negate any possible market it could have attracted.