Update: Subaru/Toyota Coupe CONFIRMED!!1!

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FWIW, the new "Toyobau" will "definitely be revealed in Japan..."
AutoBlog wrote:As recently as February, the Toyota/Subaru sports car was declared dead, a week later it was back on, a few weeks after that there were rumblings that it would be at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. Japan's Best Car magazine is apparently reporting that the little car will definitely be revealed in Japan. The news makes some sense, as this year's show will be well down on foreign automaker participation, so it's reasonable that local makers will want to take advantage of the dedicated attention to their wares.

Assuming the Toyobaru does show up, it will supposedly sit alongside the production Lexus LF-A and the hybrid 2011 Toyota Supra concept. Now if we could just make sure there's a new NSX there...
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Rumormill: Toyota/Subaru coupe drops 40 hp, loses weight, marketed to your dad?

I fear this car (if it ever makes it to production) will have all the verve of a Toyota and all the good looks of a new Subaru. :roll:
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Dammit I hate this thread. Aaaaah!! Kill it!!!
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I'll admit it: this is a train wreck and I can't look away. :oops:
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complacent wrote:Dammit I hate this thread. Aaaaah!! Kill it!!!
I laughed out loud at this, and then agreed.
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http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=20763
at this point I'm too lazy to even format my posts in this thread...
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^^^ Not boring. Hope production version(s) look like this.
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^^Very hot! 8)
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Huh. I really don't like that interior. Outside looks nice though.
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It's... interesting. I like the rear, but I think the front is going to take some getting use to.
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Is it in the showroom yet?
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Maybe about the same time this hits the shelves. Oddly fitting
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Looks like a Celica with a a Civic coupe ass transplant.
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I hope they are not done with the foot box yet. this will be one 'enthusiasts' car that would almost be impossible to cover the skiny right foot pedals that are set pretty far apart.
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I will start believing in the Toyobaru when one runs me over.

Meanwhile, Kia brings something mildly attractive to the table: link from the realm of cars that actually exist
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Two things we've been waiting for waaayyyy to long: the Coupe and GT5:

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/toyo ... 2009-10-06
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complacent wrote:Dammit I hate this thread. Aaaaah!! Kill it!!!
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ElZorro wrote:Two things we've been waiting for waaayyyy to long: the Coupe and GT5:

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/toyo ... 2009-10-06
:rolllaugh: :rolllaugh: :rolllaugh:
I like the exterior quite a bit. being a concept the wheels will be smaller and the interior will be different, but it's shaping up nicely. from what I see: soon as I can get a turbo I'm putting money on the table.

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ElZorro wrote:Two things we've been waiting for waaayyyy to long: the Coupe and GT5:

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/toyo ... 2009-10-06
Posted that vid a few posts above. But interesting to see Top Gear's take on it.
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Cereb Daithi wrote:Posted that vid a few posts above.
Oops :oops:
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Subaru's take on the Toyobaru

and it doesn't sound like a turbo is in the cards any time soon. soon being relative on this topic... :roll:
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This thread is like crack... Every time I think I'm done, I want more... As many have said above, I'll wait till I see it in the dealership! Even if they don't offer it in AWD, I think that it will still be a beast. You know it will be easy to swap the engine with something more powerful or boost the one that is in there.
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