Toyota really is just a boring manufacturer, and it WORKS. I would adore a nice sports car from them with the 3.5 six, like the Evora!!! But a new Supra!
But would they make money from it?

The over-bearing point in these comments seems to be that we want a Stationwagon.
I would rather be seen driving a Territory over a Falcon stationwagon, but to be honest, i’d still buy the Falcon stationwagon.
Why the hell do we all need these SUV’s when hardly anyone takes them off road? My dad bought a Tribute, quite a capable SUV, took it on sand once and the transmission went haywire -12k replacement-.
I WANT WAGONS!!!

P.S. Dear Toyota.
I understand your cars must be boring
But can you explain the ancient drivetrain in half your range? If you can do the Prius, you can do something half decent with a Corolla or Camry. If there was the tiniest spark of excitement within a Corolla, i’d buy it (say… a new Sportivo like the ‘03 model, wink wink, nudge nudge). Bloody brilliant cars. But brilliant in the way that my washing machine is brilliant. Does what it says it does and never breaks.
Wow.

Front wheel drive cars are just much more efficient assembly wise and parts component quanity wise.

Theres a reason why japanese companies ell RWD sedans on a premium price. GM, Ford sell RWD at affordable costs as they compromise the technology aspect of the chassis and underbody structures, basically they compromise somewhere in the car to make up for the RWD and big-as engine setup.

And if anything, if push comes to shove, Toyota can always re-engineer along with Subaru, the Impreza/Liberty platform chassis and configure them for RWD setup… affordable RWD platform.. BUT, still it’ll cost millions on R&D and currently its not gonna fly among Toyota execs at Japan…. however, a new vehicle altogether to cater to other markets… ahem.. sports… well thats different story.

*Almost* spot on, this car, the Toyota V12 Century, is not only the best BigT[tm.f-0] ever built, but the world’s best passenger sedan, MILES in front of a RR or Maybach etc

Never seen a car company take so much care trying to make a 100-point perfect car like this, 9 days to build one vehicle buy a group of hand picked experienced technicians.

Think premium top of the line Lexus LS series, and move the yardstick further foward, by a long way.

Simply amazing vehicle, check out the video, and the hand-carved badge on it!, like jewellery!

C/A should do a review on it and visit the manufactory in Japan, happy to carry the bags for them! :-)

www youtube com/watch?v=s1erJ1eVmLo

Cheers,

F-0

“Toyota doesn’t rest on it’s laurels”

So a minor software tweak, that could have been done at any time, only happens when you need to beat a larger 6cyl car is being proactive or reactive?

Toyota……resting on its laurels again.

Wheelnut®™ Says:
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 pm
I believe that Toyota Should have continued to offer the Camry as a 4yl and a 6 cyl FWD car as they did with previous models [6cyl being exclusive to the higher up models like the “Sportivo” and make the Aurion a RWD car ci a V6 and maybe even a Lexus sourced V8

That way they would have had a direct rival to the Falcon and Commodore – which would have helped change their image not to mention given TRD more of a chance in their attempt in trying to turn it into a sports sedan.

As well as being an all new addition to the TMC line up.. They supposedly have the money and the resources but apparently lack the commitment to try something different

The Aurion facelift looks good too, seen some on google. ahem.

That way they would have had a direct rival to the Falcon and Commodore – which would have helped change their image not to mention given TRD more of a chance in their attempt in trying to turn it into a sports sedan.

As well as being an all new addition to the TMC line up.. They supposedly have the money and the resources but apparently lack the commitment to try something different

As for the Sports car designed by Toyota [which could explain why its so ugly] and built by Subaru… Toyota have already said if/when it is released it will be a JDM poduct only whereas Subaru said they will export it.

However; at this stage its got as much chance of being released as the next generation Supra – which has been “on ice” for the past 10 years

Sure your argument might make sense in some cases but when the overall pros and cons of each are taken into account the Falcon is a much better choice than a Camry, which is really a large 4 cylinder car. The so called savings are nothing when you can have a car that is better looking, more comfortable, more power and torque,way better handling and steering, better interior, better towing capability and gets about the same fuel economy…….like i said before, medium size cars just dont make sense.