1.8L engine

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/...sport-concept/

 

Could this be a 1.8L engine that we could swap! I mean, the Yaris does start out with an xA/xB motor...

Looks nice

-THE DON

 

Yep that is the million dollar question...

 

So is this a concept or what? Are they really gonna sell these?

 

it'll never sell in the US..

end of story

 

Why not? I assume that's the same 1.8 liter engine that is in the Corolla XRS, Matrix XRS, Celica, and Lotus Elise. It will be a modern version of a Dodge Omni GLH (goes like hell). This thing would kick butt.

 

That is the same as our platform, right? So I imagine the engine/tranny configuration would fit... From what I understand the problem with swapping the 1.8 before was not having a tranny that fit into our cars without major reworking of the chassis. Does this mean it's now possible?

 

First off, I doubt Toyota will bring it stateside. I hope I'm wrong.

Secondly, the article, assuming it's legit, says it's a new 1.8-liter engine. That means it might not be the 1ZZ or 2ZZ engines. Maybe something way different.

 

hot

 

I'd imagine it will probably be the replacement for Xa, no?

 

No. Toyota is already releasing the Yaris in the US, but we're not sure about the T-Sport yet (www.toyota.com)

Why is it this car has gotten almost zero press? Nothing on Autoweek.com, Edmunds.com or any other sites.

 

and THAT ALONE is why toyota will never sell it in the US..

Toyota USA is out and out afraid of standing out in the crowd.. they just want to keep selling camrys and corollas and prius's...

 

Yay... That means in 5-10 years when these engines are plentiful and affordable it may almost be worth the $$ to swap. I'm so excited!!

 

This car is coming out .. we are scheduled to recieve them by the end of the month. It will not replace the xA, it is a new economy car to fall below the price point of the corolla CE. To many people in this country with ____ poor credit that can't even afford a corolla ... , toyota needed a cheaper car .. without making the Scions the cheaper alternative.

 

yes, the car is coming, but a T-sport??

knowing toyota, they'll call it a Yaris XRS or something equally as ___ hehe

btw, Ivan, i have some short vid clips for ya.

 

I couldn't care what they call it. IF they brought a Yaris T-sport over, there'd be a good chance of me buying one to replace my wife's Civic.

 

I have a hard time with all this scion ____, its a toyota. A toyota! If the yaris comes over, welcom to the fam, and hopefully more aftermarket support. Support that could lead to swaps.

 

lol spoken like a true honda ricer....

swaps schmaps.. who cares.. why swap when you can build what you have..

 

^ exactly... we just need more aftermarket love!!!

 

build what you have with what?? Working with what