Rumours have been rife in the auto industry about the return of one particular car made legendary by a certain Japanese anime series. We’re talking about the Toyota Corolla AE86. In a scoop by Japanese magazine Best Car, they’ve reported that Toyota is indeed working on a spiritual successor to the AE86 – lightweight, great handling, and most importantly rear wheel drive. Toyota’s NZ engine family was cited as as possible powertrain, however as far as I know it is currently a FF powertrain. The FR 3SZ-FE from the Avanza sounds more probable.
A few days ago newspaper Asahi Shimbun further added fuel to the excitement, stating that Toyota and Subaru will be jointly working on this new project and Toyota could source a rear wheel drive boxer engine from Subaru for the car. A target release date is sometime in 2010. Toyota needs a replacement for the Scion tC and the Celica anyway.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express excitement and hope for a revival of the AE86, emphasizing the car's legendary status and drifting heritage. Many appreciate the concept's design, comparing it favorably to the original, while some criticize the rounded or Celica-like appearance. Enthusiasts advocate for maintaining RWD, lightweight, and affordability, focusing on the car's spirit rather than flashy styling. There is cautious optimism about Toyota respecting the original's legacy and delivering an affordable, balanced, drifting-focused vehicle.