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Old 05-28-2008 | 01:27 PM
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Default Subaru RWD Coupe Worldwide, Toyota RWD Coupe Japan Only
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Inside Line is reporting that the new, RWD coupe being developed by Subaru and Toyota will only be sold as a Subaru in markets outside of Japan, while the Toyota version will remain exclusive to the Land of the Rising Sun. The report goes on to say that the coupe will be based off the Subaru Impreza (despite Toyota/Subaru's own press release saying that it's an "all-new" platform) and that power will be provided by a naturally aspirated, 2.0-liter boxer engine producing 220 hp at 6,500 rpm.

Toyota and Subaru are using the Integra Type-R as the performance benchmark for the new coupe, with a 103-inch wheelbase, a 2+2 seating layout and a curb weight of 2,866 pounds. As reported before, the coupe will debut in 2011 and pricing is expected to begin just south of $20,000.
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Old 05-28-2008 | 01:43 PM
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Once again, Toyota has ruined the dreams of many. It's a shame. They have now completely lost the sports car market and any one who was holding onto the dream of a RWD coupe.
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Old 05-28-2008 | 01:45 PM
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^ Noooooo... I mean YES! that car is sweet....but that sucks it won't be a Toyota here.....Guess I'm packing up and moving to Japan!
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Old 05-28-2008 | 01:58 PM
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1 more reason to raise the dream of visiting japan
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Old 05-28-2008 | 02:08 PM
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well, if they'll look the same you know the fast and furious kids will make it "jdm" and throw the toyota emblems on it.
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Old 05-28-2008 | 02:09 PM
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guess i am going to subaru in 2011
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Old 05-28-2008 | 02:16 PM
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Nooooo !!! Guess ill be goin with Subaru in 2011 too. I can't believe they woudlnt release Toyotas version here in the U.S. ..I'm mad at Toyota right now..
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Old 05-28-2008 | 02:19 PM
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^^ I'm mad toyota also. What the hell. I guess I'm going with subaru also
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Old 05-28-2008 | 02:30 PM
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should put in the wrx motor turbo car under 20k would equal watch out subi and yota taking over the world
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Old 05-28-2008 | 03:16 PM
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well i will buy one then have my japanese friend bring me all the toyota badging and parts.... JDMHOOKUP.COM



go dewey
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Old 05-28-2008 | 03:21 PM
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id be all about badging that thing toyota everywhere....
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Old 05-28-2008 | 03:26 PM
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id be all about badging that thing toyota everywhere....
well when they come out i will tell my buddy to keep an eye out for badges, grills, and wheels!
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Old 05-28-2008 | 03:27 PM
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I'm there!!! Toyobu FTW!!!
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Old 05-28-2008 | 03:49 PM
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I'll still buy it. ToyoBaru FTW
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Old 05-28-2008 | 03:59 PM
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yep, id buy, id rebadge

SUBYOTA FTW!
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Old 05-28-2008 | 04:07 PM
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well i can see why they wouldnt do it here. conflict of interest. same market, same car. why is japan an exception, i dunno.

but i wanted it. :[
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Old 05-28-2008 | 04:17 PM
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still way to heavy for a coupe thats a 2+2 seater.
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Old 05-28-2008 | 05:09 PM
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I will be trading my Si in for that car in 2011 =D
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Old 05-28-2008 | 05:40 PM
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what i dont get is how subaru is going to sell a rwd only coupe?

isnt their whole marketing strategy "AWD pwns all"
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Old 05-28-2008 | 05:41 PM
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rwd subaru sounds weird
make that toyota!
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