03-31-2022, 09:49 AM | #43 |
Pavement Grey
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: 2020 Toyota 86 GT, 2017 BMW X1
Location: Calgary
Posts: 3,083
Thanks: 109
Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,204 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to Sasquachulator For This Useful Post: | gymratter (03-31-2022), mn_ca (03-31-2022), Racecomp Engineering (03-31-2022), spike021 (03-31-2022), Wally86 (03-31-2022), whataboutbob (04-09-2022) |
03-31-2022, 10:08 AM | #44 |
TRACKBREAD
Join Date: Mar 2016
Drives: 2013 BRZ
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,929
Thanks: 2,660
Thanked 4,024 Times in 1,895 Posts
Mentioned: 30 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
They went pretty aggressive on the widebody. I did not expect that.
|
03-31-2022, 10:11 AM | #45 |
Pavement Grey
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: 2020 Toyota 86 GT, 2017 BMW X1
Location: Calgary
Posts: 3,083
Thanks: 109
Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,204 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
03-31-2022, 10:16 AM | #46 | |
Mebmer
Join Date: Nov 2021
Drives: Sienna, GR86, FL5
Location: PA
Posts: 622
Thanks: 393
Thanked 461 Times in 286 Posts
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Pretty much everything anyone would have hoped for in the thing - Yaris what? I'd guess over $40k for the launch edition, at least with destination. But right around 40 |
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to fredzy For This Useful Post: |
03-31-2022, 10:16 AM | #47 |
Pavement Grey
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: 2020 Toyota 86 GT, 2017 BMW X1
Location: Calgary
Posts: 3,083
Thanks: 109
Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,204 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Its a little bit one sided though....
Subaru = Heres your new AE86, we get a version too! Toyota = Thanks, and agreed! Subaru = We made a new WRX, our customers said they liked the cladding! But its a Sedan only, and the STI is dead while we explore the EV options. Toyota = Here's a rally inspired AWD hot hatch! Subaru = Hey can we have a version to stopgap while we explore our EV..... Toyota = NO ITS OURS!!!! |
03-31-2022, 10:43 AM | #48 |
Mebmer
Join Date: Nov 2021
Drives: Sienna, GR86, FL5
Location: PA
Posts: 622
Thanks: 393
Thanked 461 Times in 286 Posts
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
03-31-2022, 11:02 AM | #49 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Drives: '23 BRZ, '16 4RUNNER
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Posts: 94
Thanks: 20
Thanked 50 Times in 32 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
The most *positive* comment I've heard about the WRX fender cladding is, "if you get one in black or dark grey you can almost not see it".
|
03-31-2022, 11:22 AM | #50 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited 6 speed manual
Location: BC
Posts: 167
Thanks: 522
Thanked 190 Times in 93 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I don't get the hate. They're fenders. Paint them. And no WRX has been good looking. 30% stiffer, less resistant to understeer with better steering feel and power delivery. 1 dimensional enthusiasts hate it. And they're 14. Glad the differentials made into into the Corolla. This might be a 2nd car.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to PBR For This Useful Post: | Yoshoobaroo (03-31-2022) |
03-31-2022, 11:30 AM | #51 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Drives: 2013 frs, 2005 is300
Location: Winter Wonderland
Posts: 145
Thanks: 286
Thanked 70 Times in 53 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I'm surprised Yoda pulled it off. Hats to em'. Definitely my next car. Wife can have my Supra
|
03-31-2022, 11:39 AM | #52 | |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Drives: '23 BRZ, '16 4RUNNER
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Posts: 94
Thanks: 20
Thanked 50 Times in 32 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
b) The WRX is supposed to be a sport-sedan, not a "sports utility sedan". When's the last time you saw BMW (arguably the world's leader in sporty sedans) put black plastic over-fenders on any of their M cars? Or anyone else for that matter? c) Yes, it may be technically better... fine. I still won't buy a car that looks like a Tonka toy. |
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to RaceAddict For This Useful Post: | PulsarBeeerz (03-31-2022), WolfpackS2k (03-31-2022) |
03-31-2022, 11:44 AM | #53 |
Reformed
Join Date: Sep 2014
Drives: '23 GRC, '11 Prius, '04 RAV4
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,312
Thanks: 1,234
Thanked 1,133 Times in 588 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Best Car Mag was once again quite close. Seems like they got someone on the inside over at Toyota.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to HKz For This Useful Post: | gymratter (03-31-2022) |
03-31-2022, 11:47 AM | #54 |
Reformed
Join Date: Sep 2014
Drives: '23 GRC, '11 Prius, '04 RAV4
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,312
Thanks: 1,234
Thanked 1,133 Times in 588 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Think it looks great. Wish front bumper design followed the GR Yaris bumper but it is still aggressive enough. I like the hood bulge and hood vents.
Damn a potential GRMN 86 vs GR Corolla vs manual GR Supra.. going to be so hard to pick for me. |
03-31-2022, 11:49 AM | #55 | |
Mebmer
Join Date: Nov 2021
Drives: Sienna, GR86, FL5
Location: PA
Posts: 622
Thanks: 393
Thanked 461 Times in 286 Posts
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Never in my wildest dreams would I have expected it to be as gross an overall package as it came out. I mean it's an objectively good WRX, but the repulsion from the community is genuine. It could have been so much better so easily. |
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to fredzy For This Useful Post: | Tcoat (03-31-2022), WolfpackS2k (03-31-2022) |
03-31-2022, 11:53 AM | #56 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Drives: 2020 Hakone
Location: London, Ont
Posts: 69,845
Thanks: 61,656
Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts
Mentioned: 2495 Post(s)
Tagged: 50 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
The WRX/STi have always had a sort of agricultural or industrial look to them. It was part of their charm. Cladding aside the new WRX just looks like a plain old sports sedan no different that myriad others on the road, including BMW! The cladding does not appeal to many but it is the only defining feature now.
__________________
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.
|
|
The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to Tcoat For This Useful Post: |
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
World Premiere of All-New Toyota GR 86 (Europe) | gymratter | GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) | 104 | 09-19-2022 07:33 PM |
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback & Sedan | spike021 | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 399 | 03-28-2022 09:32 AM |
2022 GR86 Premium Results @ Car and Driver Lightning Lap 2022 Competition | Hachiroku | GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) | 13 | 02-12-2022 11:44 PM |
The new Volkswagen ID.4 – World premiere of the fully electrically driven SUV | vh_supra26 | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 5 | 09-27-2020 02:40 AM |
STI NBR CHALLENGE 2014 World Premiere Movie | JPxM0Dz | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 0 | 02-03-2014 05:04 PM |