2012 Toyota GT-86 / SCION FRS/ BRZ - FRS $24,930 MSRP

[quik1987]

 

[quik1987]

 

[rfx45]

Toyota lead developer confirms droptop FT-86

Around the Autoblog virtual office, the Toyota GT-86 is among the most eagerly awaited new models this year. So when we spotted a report in AutoBild that Tetsuya Tada, the chief engineer of the car, has confirmed that a convertible is coming, we got excited.

Of course, we're tempering our excitement with the knowledge that the 2013 Scion FR-S we're getting here in North America isn't the Toyota version. It may be the same actual car save for the brightwork, but when it comes to market positioning and all that stuff, Scion has differing objectives than the parent brand.

While we have heard rumors of a convertible before, they came in the context of the third GT-86 offspring, the Subaru BRZ. If a convertible version of the car ever does see the light of day here in the States, though, we're certainly not going to quibble over its badges.

 

[rfx45]

Toyota lead developer confirms droptop FT-86

Around the Autoblog virtual office, the Toyota GT-86 is among the most eagerly awaited new models this year. So when we spotted a report in AutoBild that Tetsuya Tada, the chief engineer of the car, has confirmed that a convertible is coming, we got excited.

Of course, we're tempering our excitement with the knowledge that the 2013 Scion FR-S we're getting here in North America isn't the Toyota version. It may be the same actual car save for the brightwork, but when it comes to market positioning and all that stuff, Scion has differing objectives than the parent brand.

While we have heard rumors of a convertible before, they came in the context of the third GT-86 offspring, the Subaru BRZ. If a convertible version of the car ever does see the light of day here in the States, though, we're certainly not going to quibble over its badges.

 

[10 piece nuggets]

Is it just me, or does this car look dated already? Especially the rear. Its design woudve been amazing if we were in the early 2000's still. 

 

[10 piece nuggets]

Is it just me, or does this car look dated already? Especially the rear. Its design woudve been amazing if we were in the early 2000's still. 

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

Is it just me, or does this car look dated already? Especially the rear. Its design woudve been amazing if we were in the early 2000's still. 

The styling isn't futuristic like most cars these days, which I think is good and will remain a classic look but what make it look bad in that comparo pics with the GTR is the color. I hate light silver colors on cars, it rarely does the car justice. It's bad enough pics makes the car look less appealing but add bland color and it makes it look worse. It looks much better in other colors but man if you see it in person, you wouldn't be saying that I am almost sure of it. I saw it at the Autoshow a few months ago and it was very impressive but the design is definitely more classic looking (like the Supra and RX7)than futuristic.

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

Is it just me, or does this car look dated already? Especially the rear. Its design woudve been amazing if we were in the early 2000's still. 

The styling isn't futuristic like most cars these days, which I think is good and will remain a classic look but what make it look bad in that comparo pics with the GTR is the color. I hate light silver colors on cars, it rarely does the car justice. It's bad enough pics makes the car look less appealing but add bland color and it makes it look worse. It looks much better in other colors but man if you see it in person, you wouldn't be saying that I am almost sure of it. I saw it at the Autoshow a few months ago and it was very impressive but the design is definitely more classic looking (like the Supra and RX7)than futuristic.

 

[quik1987]

Their photoshop. I honestly hope they don't do this though.

 

[quik1987]

Their photoshop. I honestly hope they don't do this though.

 

[rfx45]

I don't think it'll bother me if they make a convertible version, as long as it looks good and performs the same, it should actually be lighter as a convertible too. A good alternative to Miatas.

BRZ convertible PS

 

[rfx45]

I don't think it'll bother me if they make a convertible version, as long as it looks good and performs the same, it should actually be lighter as a convertible too. A good alternative to Miatas.

BRZ convertible PS

 

[10 piece nuggets]

For sure the Supra is a classic design, RX-7, I guess in the eyes of tuners its a classic. Not as iconic as the Supra IMO, but those 2 cars obviously look dated.

This car may turn out to be a classic design, but it still looks like a design of an early 2000 car. Almost a new gen Celica you could say, or before Toyota had Scion, the Toyota tC.

Still looks good, I never said it was ugly. Just doesnt look like a 2012 model.

 

[10 piece nuggets]

For sure the Supra is a classic design, RX-7, I guess in the eyes of tuners its a classic. Not as iconic as the Supra IMO, but those 2 cars obviously look dated.

This car may turn out to be a classic design, but it still looks like a design of an early 2000 car. Almost a new gen Celica you could say, or before Toyota had Scion, the Toyota tC.

Still looks good, I never said it was ugly. Just doesnt look like a 2012 model.

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

For sure the Supra is a classic design, RX-7, I guess in the eyes of tuners its a classic. Not as iconic as the Supra IMO, but those 2 cars obviously look dated.

Going to have to disagree. Every time I see one on the road, it still looks pretty damn good and doesn't look dated at all. Just need to have afresh paint on it and newer wheels and things looks like it was built yesterday. 

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

For sure the Supra is a classic design, RX-7, I guess in the eyes of tuners its a classic. Not as iconic as the Supra IMO, but those 2 cars obviously look dated.

Going to have to disagree. Every time I see one on the road, it still looks pretty damn good and doesn't look dated at all. Just need to have afresh paint on it and newer wheels and things looks like it was built yesterday. 

 

[quik1987]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

For sure the Supra is a classic design, RX-7, I guess in the eyes of tuners its a classic. Not as iconic as the Supra IMO, but those 2 cars obviously look dated.

This car may turn out to be a classic design, but it still looks like a design of an early 2000 car. Almost a new gen Celica you could say, or before Toyota had Scion, the Toyota tC.

Still looks good, I never said it was ugly. Just doesnt look like a 2012 model.

Show me a futuristic car that cost less than $30,000

 

[quik1987]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

For sure the Supra is a classic design, RX-7, I guess in the eyes of tuners its a classic. Not as iconic as the Supra IMO, but those 2 cars obviously look dated.

This car may turn out to be a classic design, but it still looks like a design of an early 2000 car. Almost a new gen Celica you could say, or before Toyota had Scion, the Toyota tC.

Still looks good, I never said it was ugly. Just doesnt look like a 2012 model.

Show me a futuristic car that cost less than $30,000

 

[ninjahood]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

Is it just me, or does this car look dated already? Especially the rear. Its design woudve been amazing if we were in the early 2000's still. 

yep, peep da celica from da 2000's in comparison...

 

[ninjahood]

Originally Posted by 10 Piece Nuggets

Is it just me, or does this car look dated already? Especially the rear. Its design woudve been amazing if we were in the early 2000's still. 

yep, peep da celica from da 2000's in comparison...

 

[SVNTI]

I don't really mind the look of those Celicas. I think if those would have been RWD, it would probably be what the FR-S is now. I'm looking forward to seeing these on the street and seeing what people do with them. The aftermarket possibilities are going to be huge for the FR-S. 

 

[SVNTI]

I don't really mind the look of those Celicas. I think if those would have been RWD, it would probably be what the FR-S is now. I'm looking forward to seeing these on the street and seeing what people do with them. The aftermarket possibilities are going to be huge for the FR-S. 

 

[sreggie101]

never a fan of the celicas, or the supra in terms of looks, although knowing what the supra is, i break my neck every time see it...its def rare nowadays.

 

[sreggie101]

never a fan of the celicas, or the supra in terms of looks, although knowing what the supra is, i break my neck every time see it...its def rare nowadays.

 

[mangudai954]

Originally Posted by RFX45

I don't think it'll bother me if they make a convertible version, as long as it looks good and performs the same, it should actually be lighter as a convertible too. A good alternative to Miatas.

BRZ convertible PS

Actually it should be heavier from the additional bracing. The 2013 Miata is suppose to weigh around 2100 lbs with 145hp hmm.