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Old 11-17-2011, 03:33 PM   #129
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It would be dumb to use the platform exclusively for only 2 cars. I think an interview with either Toyota or Subaru said, platform was made with convertible in mind. I suspect that the plateform will be used for convertible version and small Lexus coupe and convertible( IS Coupe and C? and probably other cars too).

You're right, STI is not announced, but it's probably in work. Since TRD version in Japan leaked on the web, I don't see why Subaru don't go to STI route. I still don't know how they put turbo without messing up with the weight distribution. They can do it, but how much does it cost to do so? We don't know.

Edit: Now we see STI concept, I think we will see the production STI soon.

Oops.. I meant "currently destined". I'm sure it will be used in other cars, but I meant more like GM's Zeta platform that was intended to be used for a list of cars from the start, as opposed to this, where cars may or may not use this platform depending on needs and such. My bad on that

I hope there is an STI version, I just hope it's NA I'll consider trading the base version if I buy it in for the STI version then.. I mostly just hope I don't get disappointed after driving the car (in terms of feel, feedback, etc.)
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