Subaru Coupe (version of FR-S/FT-86) Spotted Inside and Out! + New Interior Pic

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by blur

Seriously? What's the Toyota Zelas then?

Looks like the Avensis chassis was used for the tC which was then named the Zelas in other markets.

Or something.

[Aki]

Originally Posted by enc0re

My point is that the tC is the US/Scion version of the Toyota Avensis. I fear a similar cheapening when the Toyota Celica/FT-86 comes to the States as a Scion FR-S

Except the Zelas is the international version of the tC, and it has the same exact interior. When have Scion interiors been cheaper than their Toyota counterparts (hint: they're the same)?

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Aki

Except the Zelas is the international version of the tC, and it has the same exact interior. When have Scion interiors been cheaper than their Toyota counterparts (hint: they're the same)?

The Avensis comparison is correct. Avensis begot the twins tC and Zelas.

I believe that's how the tC gets to be allowed to drift, the Avensis has an AWD option, so the tC is an 'AWD to RWD conversion'... (Again, I've got to keep a facepalm pic handy...)

[Aki]

Originally Posted by Dimman

The Avensis comparison is correct. Avensis begot the twins tC and Zelas.

I still don't see how Avensis is relevant though, since we're talking about interiors and not chassis (and with respect to interiors, Zelas is the counterpart to TC). Plus, the FR-S will likely be at higher pricepoint than the TC/Zelas, so who knows what the interior quality will be like.

Interior quality probably depend more upon cost-cutting, global positioning rather than how it has a Scion vs a Toyota badge.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Aki

I still don't see how Avensis is relevant though, since we're talking about interiors and not chassis (and with respect to interiors, Zelas is the counterpart to TC). Plus, the FR-S will likely be at higher pricepoint than the TC/Zelas, so who knows what the interior quality will be like.

Interior quality probably depend more upon cost-cutting, global positioning rather than how it has a Scion vs a Toyota badge.

I believe the thinking is that the first gen tC is a 'Scionization' of an Avensis turned into a coupe.

As for me, my cars are late 80s and mid 90s, so I don't really 'get' this interior quality issue. Anything I sit in will be ZOMGWTFBBQ, compared to what I'm in now...

[Matador]

Originally Posted by Dimman

As for me, my cars are late 80s and mid 90s, so I don't really 'get' this interior quality issue. Anything I sit in will be ZOMGWTFBBQ, compared to what I'm in now...

Excellent point.

[Random_Art]

I bet a good portion of us are going to rip out the interior panels anyway for weight savings.

[Hachiroku]

Here's a better look at the interior of this prototype:

[PAImportTuner]

Oh snap! Brenda at it again!

BTW look at how LOW the seat sits!

[Matador]

How convenient.. they left the door open. LOL.


Looks bulky. Utilitarian. Not particularly Subie not Yota. Nice seats though.

[PAImportTuner]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

How convenient.. they left the door open. LOL.


Looks bulky. Utilitarian. Not particularly Subie not Yota. Nice seats though.

I love the aggressive bulkiness. Looks like a fighter, throw on that wing from the ring and your ready to flyyy.

[Matador]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

Here's a better look at the interior of this prototype:

Originally Posted by PAImportTuner

BTW look at how LOW the seat sits!

almost frikin lotus like.

[Matador]

frameless windows

[bofa]

Looks okay. I'm not sold on the center console but might like it once unveiled. I see some red stitching on the door (to match the steering wheel?) so that might look pretty nice. I kinda like the shift knob too, which is usually one of the first things I change in my cars. Can't wait to see more.