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07-31-2021, 01:39 AM | #1 | |
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NA first drive days for GR86 first week of August
Just came across this remark made this past Tuesday by Patrick George of The Drive, in his response to comments on a recent MX-5 review:
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Nice to know.
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I wonder if Toyota and Subaru are doing separate press driving events or if they’re organizing them together. If Toyota is really determined to show everyone how different their car is from the BRZ they may benefit from doing back-to-back drives.
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The press event is August 9th. There is a one week embargo following the drive.
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I suggested here a few weeks ago that Toyota and Subaru would be smart to get the first drive reviews out just when Nissan was launching the new Z - looks like they listened lol...
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This is the review I'm looking forward to. (and one from Chris Harris if hes doing it!)
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Looks like track testing is happening today at Monticello Motor Club!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSWjaghLqIF/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZdzyArAvO/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZfRRiLCp9/ |
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