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When Toyota unveiled the FT-86 concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show they announced the production version would be priced in the $20K area, but a Toyota insider revealed that the mixed Toyota/Subaru sports coupe will cost more than expected. This means that the cheap, entry level sports car that was anticipated will now make the jump to $23K with the range topper climbing to $26K. How could this happen? It’s pretty simple, really. After convincing the top dogs over at Toyota that they could produce this type of vehicle that would be cheap and have a clean, efficient engine, it seems that the Subaru boxer engine did not live up to its side of the deal. Turns out, the engine is neither clean nor efficient and this little revelation will end up costing Toyota some time and the consumer some money. Another unexpected turn of events will leave the FT-86 aimed at the target age group of people in their 40s as opposed to the 30s scene that Toyota anticipated. So far that’s 0 for 2 on Toyota’s part. I wouldn’t recommend they gamble anytime soon. They’ve had enough problems. The Toyota FT-86 is set for production within the next year, with Subaru’s version to follow shortly thereafter. So what do you think, should Toyota still come at us with a production version? .
21 comments: Toyota FT-86 coupe will cost more than expected I bet everyone is waiting for the production of the FT-86. Toyota have made an awesome speed performance for the car as well as its look! I wonder if they bringing this concept in the US market.
 If not mistaken, the Subaru is making a version for this model. The sportiness and awesomeness in its speed performance is the selling point of these car.. However, I was thinking if Toyota would compete other brand rather than Subaru.
 Well, with the awesome styling and performance of this vehicle no wonder why it cost that much. This car is targeting the BMW 1-Series, it seems that we need to sit back and watch the sales of these two car brands.
 I am interested to see HP stats on this car, I was thinking about getting a wrx or an sti. I’m thinking this will lack the power and being a new car could present some problems and kinks that need to be worked out. Yes I do think that $25k is a high price to pay.
But I know that that number was the original perceived price, if it were to come out as a Toyota. How do I know this? It was in one of the original reviews.
 Subaru is said to be planning an ‘STI’ version of the coupe, but, more importantly, Subaru is not planning on combining its all-wheel drive symmetry to the car. It won’t compare with the 3-series coupe as that’s quite expensive. It will however compare very well with a manual 125i coupe – about the same size, power and price.
$25K is kinda high considering the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Hyundai
Genesis all cost less so why by a Scion over anyone of those models?
 I totally agree with you Uncia. This car has the possibility to be great and they should take their time to make it perfect. I think they will take their time, mainly because of the overwhelming skepticism from the GM morons and most of unintelligent America.
 I hope they take their time developing this car from a quality standpoint. Late 2011/early 2012 works out well for me because that’s when I would actually be looking at buying one anyway, but that’s an awfully short time to finish all of the performance and quality testing that Toyota has always done in the past. They should have learned recently what comes from taking shortcuts, so I certainly hope they take their time with this one.
 19.000 pound is still very cheap and 19.000 euro even cheaper. You can’t really find a decent fwd hatchback for that money, let alone a rwd coupe.
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07.21.2011 @ 00:19