Subaru-powered Toyota FT-86 gets closer to production...

It's a real shame they didn't just stick with the looks of the original concept :(

The production model doesn't look anywhere near as good as concept II (in my OP), let alone the stunning concept I.

Why have they made the rear look so bland :confused:
 
sovietspybob said:
I owned a DC5 for 18 months
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Really? I'm amazed you can be so anti-FWD then. Sure, people have their preferences but anyone who enjoys driving must realise that a good FWD can be great fun to drive. It's just a different type of fun, and it's perfectly easy to understand why some might like it above others.
 
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Kenai said:
Small details (headlights, wingmirrors, DRL/fogs) have changed from the FT-86 II concept but nothing massive. The major features like the main shape, lines and curves are virtually the same as the version of the car that you said looked fantastic. :confused:

I see no awkward proportions in the GT-86 that weren't on the FT-86 II
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Front end looks more 'bulbous', headlights don't sit as nicely, rear lights are too small. Sure, it's the same basic shape but the changes are enough to take it from being nicely proportioned pretty little coupe (the original concept) to looking like something from KIA or Hyundai.

Besides, I already said I don't like the second concept as much as the original.
 
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It only takes a few small differences though, those comparison shots just compound what I'm saying, the differences, although fairly small, are enough to tip the balance from 'like' to 'don't like'. I loved the original concept, I didn't like the changes of concept II but overall it was still a great looking car, mainly because it still had those aggressive headlights and deep, agressive looking bumper. It still had that sort of mini LFA look. The changes of the production model have tipped the scale, it just isn't as pretty now.

This is a daft discussion anyway, you can't debate something as subjective as looks. The simple fact is I loved concept I, liked concept II but wasn't that keen on the changes, and I'm not a fan of the production model.
 
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Must admit, the red one in that vid looks better. It may be the colour or the different angles, but it definitely looks better than the orange one.
 
It's not just the camera angles, the smaller more shallow bumper, smaller headlights and comedy ride height all make the upper part of the front end appear more bulbous.
 
From a marketing perspective GT86 makes more sense than FT86. To Joe Public 'FT' is meaningless, but 'GT' immediately makes you think 'sports car'

I does look better in those pics NathWraith :)
 
NathWraith said:
Looks a lot worse than the Toyota version.
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I disagree, I think it looks better. Maybe it's just the colour, or maybe it's the subtle touches like the small grille/vent on the wings and the black insert in the front bumper, but I think it looks better than the Toyota version, at least in those pics. Wheels are horrific though. Still disappointing compared to the concept cars :(
 
sigma said:
Because it won't really be that quick in on most roads which is where it'll spend most of its time.
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That's missing the point though. It's not about 'powahhh', it's a light (by modern standards) RWD coupe that's all about the balance and poise, just like it's spiritual predecessor the AE86 Corolla. By the sounds of the early reviews they have got it spot-on.
 
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