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JDLM · 12-07-2011, 04:34 PM

Toyota hiding easter egg on GT 86/Subaru BRZ?

From Autoblog:

According to our recent and completely unscientific poll, the majority of our readership prefers the Subaru BRZ to its kissing cousin, the Toyota GT 86. Just about half of those who clicked an opinion on our poll sided with the Subie, while the remainder were split - a quarter went with the Toyota and a quarter said the two cars were so similar that it didn't matter.

Similar they are, with different grilles, front fascias and badges standing out as the main differentiators. The rest is pretty much the same, right down to the front and rear lights. And, according to Automotive News at least, there's a little bit of Toyota trickery at work in the styling.

Take a close look at the rear of either the GT 86 or BRZ. Incorporating both the reverse lights and a rear foglight in the center between the dual exhaust tips is a distinctive element with a prominent inverted triangle shape. According to Toyota, that design "stands for Toyota's 'T' shape" and is meant to 'express its identity.'

That's all well and good, but it's also present on the Subaru, which is otherwise completely absent of any Toyota badging, for obvious reasons. This is especially noteworthy since Toyota led the car's styling and bodyshape while Subaru invested its resources on the engine and chassis.

Is there a conspiracy at play? We doubt it. It seems more likely that the rear element is meant to recall nothing more than the safety light on Formula 1 cars, and the fact that it's an inverted triangle is a clever way for Toyota's marketing team to highlight the dual-headed-machine's Toyota-bred styling work.

Finally, consider the fact that the Scion FR-S, which is what Toyota's version of the coupe will be sold as in the United States, also features the exact same rear lighting element. In case you hadn't noticed... there's no 'T' in Scion, either.

Username · 12-07-2011, 04:38 PM

So article asks is there a conspiracy, then at the end flatly states no there isn't. Complete fluff article.

I guess there really isn't anything left to say till pricing comes out.

Mess11 · 12-07-2011, 04:39 PM

Must be a slow news day at Autoblog...

or just trying to get google indexed better for this car.

Guff · 12-07-2011, 04:40 PM

Lol, it doesn't look that much like a T.

A better prank would be for Toyota to put turbos in all of their 86/FRS' and not tell Subaru about it.

Giccin · 12-07-2011, 04:41 PM

Ooo... Tin foil hat.

Mess11 · 12-07-2011, 04:42 PM

Breaking news from Autoblog!!

Toyota hiding easter eggs via exhaust tips. Each circular exhaust tip represents the two "O's" in "tOyOta"

Longhorn248 · 12-07-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giccin

Ooo... Tin foil hat.

You're the resident expert

Syldrin · 12-07-2011, 05:00 PM

toyota also hid another easter egg in the car....... they made it exactly the same as the toyota. just don't tell subaru.

Levi · 12-07-2011, 05:06 PM

Doesn't look like a T to me. Anyway on mine revers lights are going to be tinted.

madfast · 12-07-2011, 05:11 PM

its the same T symbol as seen on the GT86/FR-S grille, fabric, gauge cluster, etc.

JDLM · 12-07-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madfast

its the same T symbol as seen on the GT86/FR-S grille, fabric, etc.

DING!

Syldrin · 12-07-2011, 05:16 PM

^ okay that i could see

RRnold · 12-07-2011, 05:40 PM

That article is lame! Toyota designed the car and the Toyota name stamped when you open up the hood.

So is there an association wtih Toyota trucks logo and Frank Zappa!?!

DuMa · 12-07-2011, 05:43 PM

fluff article for sure. i think autoblog is on the payroll.

12-07-2011, 04:34 PM	#1
JDLM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Location: Olathe, Kansas, United States Posts: 718 Thanks: 0 Thanked 42 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Toyota hiding easter egg on BRZ Toyota hiding easter egg on GT 86/Subaru BRZ? From Autoblog: According to our recent and completely unscientific poll, the majority of our readership prefers the Subaru BRZ to its kissing cousin, the Toyota GT 86. Just about half of those who clicked an opinion on our poll sided with the Subie, while the remainder were split - a quarter went with the Toyota and a quarter said the two cars were so similar that it didn't matter. Similar they are, with different grilles, front fascias and badges standing out as the main differentiators. The rest is pretty much the same, right down to the front and rear lights. And, according to Automotive News at least, there's a little bit of Toyota trickery at work in the styling. Take a close look at the rear of either the GT 86 or BRZ. Incorporating both the reverse lights and a rear foglight in the center between the dual exhaust tips is a distinctive element with a prominent inverted triangle shape. According to Toyota, that design "stands for Toyota's 'T' shape" and is meant to 'express its identity.' That's all well and good, but it's also present on the Subaru, which is otherwise completely absent of any Toyota badging, for obvious reasons. This is especially noteworthy since Toyota led the car's styling and bodyshape while Subaru invested its resources on the engine and chassis. Is there a conspiracy at play? We doubt it. It seems more likely that the rear element is meant to recall nothing more than the safety light on Formula 1 cars, and the fact that it's an inverted triangle is a clever way for Toyota's marketing team to highlight the dual-headed-machine's Toyota-bred styling work. Finally, consider the fact that the Scion FR-S, which is what Toyota's version of the coupe will be sold as in the United States, also features the exact same rear lighting element. In case you hadn't noticed... there's no 'T' in Scion, either. __________________ AWE90/ZSP/ZPP/2XA/NAV/HID/DPE////M/EAS/Disma

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12-07-2011, 05:40 PM	#13
RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco Location: SoCal->NorCal Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That article is lame! Toyota designed the car and the Toyota name stamped when you open up the hood. So is there an association wtih Toyota trucks logo and Frank Zappa!?! __________________

12-07-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
Username Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 6MT Raven FRS, Toyota SR5 V6 4x4 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 154 Thanks: 159 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So article asks is there a conspiracy, then at the end flatly states no there isn't. Complete fluff article. I guess there really isn't anything left to say till pricing comes out.

12-07-2011, 04:39 PM	#3
Mess11 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Miata Location: FL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Must be a slow news day at Autoblog... or just trying to get google indexed better for this car.

12-07-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
Mess11 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Miata Location: FL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Breaking news from Autoblog!! Toyota hiding easter eggs via exhaust tips. Each circular exhaust tip represents the two "O's" in "tOyOta"

12-07-2011, 05:00 PM	#8
Syldrin Troll Feeder Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: boosted scion tc. Location: camp pendleton Posts: 568 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	toyota also hid another easter egg in the car....... they made it exactly the same as the toyota. just don't tell subaru.

12-07-2011, 05:06 PM	#9
Levi Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Toyota Location: Germany Posts: 1,202 Thanks: 134 Thanked 138 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Doesn't look like a T to me. Anyway on mine revers lights are going to be tinted.

12-07-2011, 05:11 PM	#10
madfast Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2010 Evo X MR-T Location: NY Posts: 942 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	its the same T symbol as seen on the GT86/FR-S grille, fabric, gauge cluster, etc.

12-07-2011, 05:16 PM	#12
Syldrin Troll Feeder Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: boosted scion tc. Location: camp pendleton Posts: 568 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ okay that i could see

12-07-2011, 05:43 PM	#14
DuMa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: LR BRZ Limited Location: PNW Posts: 904 Thanks: 199 Thanked 648 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	fluff article for sure. i think autoblog is on the payroll.

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