2011 Toyota RWD Coupe rendering

[Kennyboy]

Originally Posted by Saturn69

Well duh, you guys eat tofu and seaweed, of course this fugly thing will sell like ricecakes!

(J/K....some of us here in Red Meat U.S.A. also eat tofu and seaweed)

I don't eat tofu and seaweed. However, I do sometimes relish in pickled bullwhip kelp and sea lettuce ( a type of green seaweed). As for red meat, I only eat buffalo meat, not the usual bovine meat. Buffalo meat, even though more expensive, is more tastier and healthier then the cow meat. More Omega fats and lean protein.

[New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66]

Originally Posted by carMuck

All that said, its nice to see new cheap, lightweight RWD coupes coming out.

Yep, where is GM with the Kappa coupe? But we will be getting a Solstice coupe soon. I can definitely see a Kappa coupe for Chevy as well.

[jaywestfall]

So how does this compare with the Alpha car GM is working on, or is this competition to the Solstice and Sky?

[SUPERBADD75]

Originally Posted by Quickening

Would the Solstice Coupe not qualify? Or is it technically a roadster because of only two seats?

IMO, it's not the same because of the lack of seats. sure, the back seats of most compact coupes are small, but they still provide a little function and usually mean a little lower insurance cost as well. besides, the Solstice coupe looks a little cobbled together for me.

[rrwWasHere]

This is the second rendering of this car that ive seen, and both are ugly.

It looks like a Camry Solara, Lexus GS, and Nissan Z were all mashed together. However, this is just a rendering, so ill hold off on my actual opinion until i see the final thing.

[Clownzilla]

I really hate those two small front lights and that weird hood bump. This car looks pretty ridiculous as is but could look much better with some work.

[FBODYRULES]

wow looks like its trying way too hard! have they ever heard of "less is more"

[Firebird00]

I have to admit, I like where they went with this one. I think if they simplified the front end a little (remove the vertical lines under the headlights and smooth the lower air intake) it would look really good. I like the Lexus influence they put in it.

[roteague]

Originally Posted by jaywestfall

So how does this compare with the Alpha car GM is working on, or is this competition to the Solstice and Sky?

I'm still trying to figure out why this was on the front page.

[spidge]

Originally Posted by Rex Raider

from:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...g-ar59929.html

As you know, Toyota and Subaru are working on a new RWD model that will be built under both logos and is set to be launched in 2011. After we brought you a TopSpeed impression of how the Subaru version might look like, here’s now the Toyota version.

The car will be inspired by the classic rear-drive AE86 Toyota Corolla GT coupe from the 1980s. But, the Subaru version will also get its design by the Impreza, although it will shortened, lightened and will have a coupe body.

The 2010 RWD Coupe (we don’t know the name yet) will be powered by 2.0-liter flat four engine that will deliver 175bhp (for the naturally aspired version). Subaru will also unveil a 2.5-liter turbocharged version few months after the standard version.

Nasty! Good thing the Toyota version won't make it to NA.

It would have been nice if GM could answer this with something on the Alpha platform, but...

[OneMeanChevy]

Originally Posted by Rex Raider

from:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...g-ar59929.html

As you know, Toyota and Subaru are working on a new RWD model that will be built under both logos and is set to be launched in 2011. After we brought you a TopSpeed impression of how the Subaru version might look like, here’s now the Toyota version.

The car will be inspired by the classic rear-drive AE86 Toyota Corolla GT coupe from the 1980s. But, the Subaru version will also get its design by the Impreza, although it will shortened, lightened and will have a coupe body.

The 2010 RWD Coupe (we don’t know the name yet) will be powered by 2.0-liter flat four engine that will deliver 175bhp (for the naturally aspired version). Subaru will also unveil a 2.5-liter turbocharged version few months after the standard version.

Pic from: www.roadandtrack.com



There is a fine line between UGLY and Mean. This looks like a Hyundai Genesis Coupe(The gill is almost direcly lifted from it), A Lexus, and the last Toyota Celica put together. This is:

[Vladimir1978]

Originally Posted by Chaz_23

That is ugly. Looks like a chop of an IS, a Mazda, and a Nissan

Most likely because it is.

[GM2004]

Originally Posted by New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66

Yep, where is GM with the Kappa coupe? But we will be getting a Solstice coupe soon. I can definitely see a Kappa coupe for Chevy as well.

The Solstice coupe is coming. There will not be a Chevy version. Poor sales on the convertibles and GM's turnaround plan are jeopardizing the future of these cars. Worse case scenario being floated is that the kappa will be discontinued and a limited amount of coupes will be made for 2009. The final decision has not been made and is dependent on the condition of the domestic car market.

[Koasterking]

Barf mobile!

[paul8488]

I'd buy it. My desire to have a fun little RWD car would overpower my desire to own GM. If GM can't offer me what I want I'll look elsewhere. Nissan should never have stopped the 240Z.