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Toyota Rumored to be Readying a Hybrid Sports Car 1-2 Punch

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Rybold, Jun 25, 2010.

  1. Rybold

    Rybold globally warmed member

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    Toyota Rumored to be Readying a Hybrid Sports Car 1-2 Punch:

    1) Toyota MR2 to take Honda CR-Z head on.

    2) Toyota Supra-like hybrid, called FT-HS, based on the FT-86.

    Toyota to launch to new hybrid sports cars: MR2 and Supra - AutoSpies Auto News

    Toyota to launch two new hybrid sports cars: MR2 and Supra

    Whatta you think? Reality or just a rumor ?

     
    #1 Rybold, Jun 25, 2010
  2. DavidA

    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    If it really is a 2013/14, then it will continue as a rumor for quite some time. Also leaves plenty of time for changes along the way to reality. That said, isn't this what we expected out of a new Prius division? Would be stunned if 3/4 of the Toyota and Lexus fleet aren't hybrid drives by then. That's their own roadmap. No rumor necessary that far out.
     
    #2 DavidA, Jun 25, 2010
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    "success of the CR-Z"?
     
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    I always thought it strange that Toyota have removed all their sports models from their UK lineup. Gone are the MR2, Celica and Supra. :(

    Would make sense that some of these popular names are to return with hybrid assitistance.
     
    #4 GrumpyCabbie, Jun 25, 2010
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    A Celica is noticiably missing from the list. Could Toyota be planning on introducing a 2-door couple sooner than 2013? Suspect that if they do, it won't be a hybrid to keep the price down - but maybe not?
     
    #5 joe1347, Jun 25, 2010
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Isn't The Scion tC the Celica replacement, at least in the US?
     
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