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Toyota FT-86 Sedan?

By Anthony Crawford |

There are plenty of rumours on the web, that a four-door sedan version of the Toyota FT-86 coupe has already been given the go ahead although, there is still no conformation from Toyota or project partner, Subaru.

Subaru’s version of the same car is said to be skewed more towards a performance machine as per this photo from Autocar, but both cars will clearly possess a good dollop of sports DNA.

It makes sense right? To build at least one other version of the car, just in case there is a greater demand for four doors over two.

Whatever versions we end up with, they both should be cracking drives, given the Subaru Liberty platform and drivetrain, which will most likely be the 152kW (204 hp) mated to a six speed manual gearbox or CVT unit in the base models.

Luxury versions of the FT-86 might even end up with Subaru’s 3.6-litre H6 powerplant, but again, this is speculation.


 

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  • Damian

    I can’t wait until the FT-86 is released. Hopefully, Toyota builds a car that is near identical to the concept. I am a bit disappointed that TOyota has opted to add extra lashings of luxury to the FT86, which inevitably adds weight. We want a sports car – not a luxury coupe.

  • Gran Turismo 5 out on 2nov

    IT will be Hybrid.

  • j

    Back in its day, the AE86 had a sedan variant- the AE82, more commonly known as the Toyota Corolla. Oh wait, the AE86 WAS a Toyota Corolla.

    So let me get this right, Toyota and Subaru have spent x years and $y developing a variant(FT86) of a variant(Impreza) of the Liberty, and are now going to prolong the development to make yet another variant of the FT86 that makes it a rwd Impreza, and what could have easily been a cheaper IS250?

    Or we can hope the humble Corolla returns to its rwd roots.

  • Hugh Jorgan

    Subaru’s 6 cylinder is a great engine. Imagine the beautiful flat 6 induction roar.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000019885375 Taki Yamauchi

      I agree, even 3.0l H6 is nice.
      But I think they are not mach to these cars character.
      Light weight and affordability are keys of success, not just performance.

  • Baddass

    So sort of like a new-age Soarer? Sounds pretty cool, but unless it comes out at the same time as the coupe, we’ll be waiting here a long time.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000019885375 Taki Yamauchi

      No, not at all.
      Soarer is Luxury car from beginning.
      it’s the roots of Lexus.
      And this FT-86 is the new-age Corolla !!!

  • Jabba the Hutt

    To my eye the Toyota version looks the best. Almost evil looking at the front. I’d happily take either though. Both great looking cars. The devil is in the detail though. There have been plenty of great looking cars that don’t perform in the past. Hopefully these two get the performance they deserve.

    • The other Brad

      Agreed. To me, it looks as though Subaru tried for an aggressive look but overdid it a bit too much.

      The Toyota on the other hand is just about right. Wouldn’t say it’s perfect – only the Ferrari 458 scores that one ;)

  • Gambler88

    i hope subaru have the performance of the sti with the luxury of the liberty. it would appeal to a wider demographics. travel comfotably during the week and have fun on the track on weekends.

  • WGWRX

    I need to see 3 little letters……AWD!