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Originally Posted by Maxim
Other sporty cars in the price segment offer boosted 4cylinder engines and similar suspension set-ups.
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They aren't lightweight and RWD.
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Originally Posted by Maxim
Civic Si performance isn't acceptable...because that car is already well behind the competition.
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As far as acceleration goes, it ought to be similar to the Si. The Toyobaru is for people that want a smaller, lighter, cheaper, and more efficient RX8 (and are fine with smaller rear seats and acceleration closer to the MX5's).
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Originally Posted by Maxim
Plain and simple: Listen up Toyota/Subaru. This car is barely going to be competitive. If you want to knock the ball out of the park, offer it with a WRX engine, for WRX money. You'll make less money per unit but way more money on volume.
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I'm not sure about the volume part of that statement. The car would be significantly heavier (from the 2.5L + turbo spaghetti as well as the beefier components needed to handle the engine's 244 ftlbs) and get worse MPG. Yes, some on this forum scoff at fuel efficiency, but it matters to many people looking for a daily driver.
Also, I don't know if the car would even be profitable.