RE: Toyota S-FR concept for Tokyo
Discussion
Conscript said:
xRIEx said:
It looks like they want to appeal to the Fiat 500/Vauxhall Adam crowd, but in a 'cheeky sports car' way.
No thanks. FT-1 please.
It wouldn't be a bad marketing move. I reckon there's a decent market for people who want a small, lightweight "city" car but aren't particularly interested in the profile or looks of modern hatchbacks.No thanks. FT-1 please.
Also, FT-1...hnnnggg. I'm not sure that will ever see production though, I thought it was pretty much just a concept (unless you know otherwise?).
Kawasicki said:
it is actually just a production ready car.
Aside from the awful yellow trim and maybe LCD cluster that interior is production ready. Pure concept cars either have something wacky installed or nothing at all.This is about as much a 'concept' as the BMW concept cars showcasing the upcoming M versions.
Edited by KTF on Thursday 8th October 21:19
KTF said:
Aside from the awful yellow trim *and maybe LCD cluster) that interior it production ready as pure concept cars either have something wacky installed or nothing at all.
This is about as much a 'concept' as the BMW concept cars showcasing the upcoming M versions.
Agreed, looks closer to production than most concepts, but if it is, it will likely bomb, not unlike the GT86.This is about as much a 'concept' as the BMW concept cars showcasing the upcoming M versions.
poprock said:
I think this looks really, really nice. A cute modern update of the 2000 GT. I reckon that in a more realistic colour, this will change a lot of people’s minds.
+1. Love the concept, and hope that other colours flatter it more. I prefer the styling to the GT86, which looks unnecessarily messy to my eyes.LordGrover said:
had ham said:
Agreed, looks closer to production than most concepts, but if it is, it will likely bomb, not unlike the GT86.
Were you knocked over by one as a child?Harsh but thats the reality
LordGrover said:
Were you knocked over by one as a child?
No, just spent time driving one, experience wasn't great at all. It hasn't sold well for a reason.But let's not turn this thread into a pro-GT86 vs anti-GT86, that's been done to death.
Back on topic, what do you think of this - tell me you think it's a looker, and I'll know you're utterly bonkers!
Gecko1978 said:
I think the point is valid. Toyota said small rwd coupe 200bhp lots of tail out action skiny tyres etc. An the world went yes please. The car came out and no one bought it because a golf was faster more practical etc. This is the same we all like the idea but its a second or in reality 3rd car and I doubt on balance there are many people who have a 3rd car as a toy and thoes that can afford one tend to pick something special not a cheap plastic japanese thing.
Harsh but thats the reality
You make a very good point - the car was supposedly designed to appeal to petrol-head 'drivers' - but they make up only a tiny proportion of the car driving public. The vast majority of cars are bought for completely different reasons, and those buyers, it doesn't appeal so much. Harsh but thats the reality
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 9th October 08:35
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