Future of the FR-S: Sedan or Wagon?
So, the convertible is dead in the water. Depending on how you feel about convertibles, that might be either a good thing or a bad thing. Still the evidence is there that the car is successful. They should do something with it right?
As I see it there are two choices that might actually make it out of the gate. The first is the idea of a sedan. Stretching the platform of the FR-S and adding two doors adds some practicality that is lost on the coupe. Also a longer wheel base makes for a more stable car in general. If they decided to go this route, I think the Toyobaru would be more attractive to a much wider audience. Namely, people who think coupes are inconvenient. Yes, it would add weight, but that can be offset with a different boxer engine. Personally, I feel they should name it something else if they were to go this route they should call it something else… The letters tC come to mind.
I think Subaru and Toyota are probably going to shoot on one of these ideas. I think the wagon is the choice that makes the most sense from a utilitarian point of view, but I think the general populous might be more interested in a sedan.
What do you think? Let me know your thoughts in the forum here.