Rumor: FT-86 Release Postponed and Design Changed

[IBCoupe]

I can't complain about my Nissan, but 2013 would line up pretty nicely with my law school graduation.

The missus can have my car, come then.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Quality/reliable of Nissan vs Toyota, I think it goes to individual opinion. I used own Nissan car before and I can beat the crap out of it on the track and it work perfectly and I'm talking about engine had 160k on it and didn't burn oil, no knocking, no weird noise, nothing. Nissan can make good reliable car, just seeing 2 of my friends owning Z series (if you count 240z then 3 friends) and all agree that Z is nightmare car to maintain or mod... unless you have the $$$$ for it.

I have never owned anything beside Toyota/Lexus because I've grown up with that brand. I used to drive my friend's Z tho, it's kinda fun to drive.

[DrunkenMime]

The bad thing about Z's is they are cop magnets and the insurance premiums are crazy....

hope this FT news is just a rumor

[msrobley]

I'm afraid this might be true. Take a look at this article.

http://www.mibz.com/13144-subaru-wil...ntil-2013.html

This sucks.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by msrobley

I'm afraid this might be true. Take a look at this article.

http://www.mibz.com/13144-subaru-wil...ntil-2013.html

This sucks.

Maybe you didn't know, but FT-86 isn't hybrid. They're just talkin' bout Subaru won't make Hybrid ver on FT-86 look-a-like til 2013. It doesn't do anything w Toyota FT-86.

[djohnson]

Let's hope Toyota doesn't follow Honda's example with the CR-Z. On a positive note, I see NO source listed, dates other than the post date, or references to where these comments are coming from other than "Subaru officials" and Nick Senior. I see nothing mentioned on Subaru's US site, and I can't read Japanese to sift through subaru.jp I'm not sold on the idea that the FT-86 would even be considered as a place to put a hybrid drivetrain as this car is supposed to be about the driving experience, not being a "green" car.

[msrobley]

Quote:
Originally Posted by msrobley
I'm afraid this might be true. Take a look at this article.

http://www.mibz.com/13144-subaru-wil...ntil-2013.html

This sucks.

Maybe you didn't know, but FT-86 isn't hybrid. They're just talkin' bout Subaru won't make Hybrid ver on FT-86 look-a-like til 2013. It doesn't do anything w Toyota FT-86.

Oh duh. I just read the article again and I feel kind of stupid. It says Subaru will be creating a hybrid version of the Ft-86, so I don't think Toyota is going to wait to release a non-hybrid version until Subaru comes out with a hybrid in 2013 and lose all of that business. Now I'm pretty sure the whole postponing thing is probably just a rumor derived from this info.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by msrobley

Oh duh. I just read the article again and I feel kind of stupid. It says Subaru will be creating a hybrid version of the Ft-86, so I don't think Toyota is going to wait to release a non-hybrid version until Subaru comes out with a hybrid in 2013 and lose all of that business. Now I'm pretty sure the whole postponing thing is probably just a rumor derived from this info.

You got it right. Magazines are probably teasing Toyota to make them to leak out some info.

[Jordo!]

http://www.insideline.com/toyota/future-vehicles.html

Toyota FT-86

• 2013 Toyota FT-86: This entry-level, rear-wheel-drive sports car is being jointly developed with Subaru. Shown as a concept at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show, the production model is expected to arrive by the end of 2011 or early 2012. Some rumors suggest it has been delayed to address styling issues, but Toyota officials tell us that is nothing but speculation.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

http://www.insideline.com/toyota/future-vehicles.html

Toyota FT-86

• 2013 Toyota FT-86: This entry-level, rear-wheel-drive sports car is being jointly developed with Subaru. Shown as a concept at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show, the production model is expected to arrive by the end of 2011 or early 2012. Some rumors suggest it has been delayed to address styling issues, but Toyota officials tell us that is nothing but speculation.

Here, while at it, add this quote. It's from same site

The Toyota FT-86 concept shown at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show previewed a new rear-wheel-drive sport coupe that's expected to join the U.S. lineup in either late 2011 or 2012. | June 08, 2010 | Ed Hellwig for Edmunds

[Slide]

God I hope they make this car rwd 4cyc and not hybrid or anything to do with crz!! just make it like it was going to be made and u will see it become a cult classic stright away!!! If i had millions i would give toyota some just so they make the fucken car!!!

[kensin]

Gives me for time to mod the rx7 yay! Not so bad after all

[vh_supra26]

Originally Posted by Slide

God I hope they make this car rwd 4cyc and not hybrid or anything to do with crz!! just make it like it was going to be made and u will see it become a cult classic stright away!!! If i had millions i would give toyota some just so they make the fucken car!!!

Toyota already has two hybrid sport car concepts. I'm sure they are going to leave FT-86 or FR-S alone. The whole reason for this car was affordable and fun.