More reports that Scion FR-S Convertible on indefinite hold

[Hachiroku]

Via WhatCar

Toyota has cancelled plans to produce a convertible version of its GT86 sports car - for the time being, at least.

The Japanese manufacturer showed a concept called FT-86 Open at this year's Geneva motor show. It never confirmed that the show car pointed to a production model, although the electrically folding fabric roof looked ready for showrooms and insiders said that the original coupe (a joint development with Subaru) had been designed with additional models like a drop-top in mind.

However, sources now say that the car has now been delayed indefinitely, with no place in Toyota's product plan in either 2014 or 2015. It's thought that the project could be 'fast-tracked' if the management decide to re-start it at a later date, though; with much of the engineering work completed, that could be a relatively quick process.

No reason has been given for the decision, although one possible cause is weight; Toyota did say that further work would be required on rigidity before the convertible could be launched, and that could have added extra bulk that conflict with the regular GT86's ethos of light weight and agile handling.

A Toyota spokesman declined to discuss the open-top GT86 plans. 'We don't comment on speculation regarding future models,' he said.

[Kwisak]

Dont know how i feel about that never was into convertibles, but now that the convertible is out i wonder what will be the focus instead.

[zigzagz94]

While I have zero interest in a drop top variant, IMO despite the "enthusiast" clamouring for "moar powa" a convertible model would have brought in significantly more profit from the female demographic based on attractiveness alone.

[Kelbyat07]

No convertibles.. There arent even in stlye and the lfa, successor supra, ae86 never came in convertibles. Why ruin the tradition..

[strat61caster]

Surprised but no other reactions. Wonder if this means they're pulling back from the idea that this car will start a "family" of models and the 86's lifespan may not be as long as enthusiasts had hoped.

[Zaku]

That's a bit funny because a second car was running around in Japan with the Parade just a day ago.

Why would you make two concept cars just to shelve the project, also there is a speculation that there's been some testing of the Open in Japan. Thus this Red Car. There so far is 3 Open concept One made for the commercial, one shown earlier this year, and this one that seems like it's ready to be rolled out Running in Japan.

It could really well be what the magazine said, but it wouldn't' make sense to run this car at a big 86 event to show it off just to shelve it.

[Mad1723]

Originally Posted by Zaku

That's a bit funny because a second concept car was running around in Japan with the Parade just a day ago.

They're made, might as well show them off a bit

[chulooz]

Top UP?!?!

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by Kelbyat07

No convertibles.. There arent even in stlye and the lfa, successor supra, ae86 never came in convertibles. Why ruin the tradition..

none of those cars ever came with a boxer motor either

[Kelbyat07]

Originally Posted by fatoni

none of those cars ever came with a boxer motor either

So what. They all have different engines anyways...

[Black86]

Idk if I would get a convertible one :/ I like mine. Does anybody know if dealerships will do a reflash to fix the 13 frs/brz idle problem and torque curve dip? I'd like to do that because I heard all the 14s have it

[Black86]

I meant the 14s are all fixed and reflashed^

[wbradley]

The platform was not designed with room for a convertible mechanism to fold/operate. That said, Toyota is unlikely to market a vehicle with a significantly compromised design.

[Braces]

If Toyota was serious about the convertible .... The platform would have already been PLANNED for both coupe and vert. One member opined that a vert car would bring in "women" buyers. Maybe...... small sample size, but both my teenage daughters do not like my FRS. Too small, too rough, too loud is their teenage comments.