Those anticipating the Australian launch of the Toyota 86 sportscar were given a boost recently when the car was spotted at Mount Panorama in Bathurst. It’s understood Toyota Australia had the 86 on site to capture promotional images and film a television commercial.
Apparently Toyota reps weren’t too pleased when this car, wearing 8TYSIX numberplates, was photographed.
The 86 is powered by a 147kW 2.0 litre normally aspirated boxer engine. It’s joint development with Subaru has earned the car the nickname of Toybaru.
Subaru will also launch their version of the car, the BRZ, in Australia. Indeed, it’s expected Subaru will launch their car before the Toyota 86. We’re guessing we’ll be seeing official material for both within the next 3–4 weeks.
[Source: Western Advocate | Thanks to Scott for the tip]
6 replies on “Australian launch of Toyota 86 draws near”
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Can’t wait!!
Worse thing is they have used over sea models for all the promotional photos so far!!!
“I bet the bosses from Toyota and Subaru were sitting in a bar drunk when one of them said – lets build the same car and see who sells the most -”
Sounds plausible lol
I still argue it’s under powered and over priced… Oh and will sound like a “P” plater’s WRX mock up non turbo (“,) laughable!
RE. do you know the price of the car?!!?!? Cause if you do please share!!! (Nothing has been officially released).
Yes i would agree with you on under powered.
dear toyota reps, if your car is in a public place , accept photos will be taken, or do this filming in a private location! 😀 stupid comment..
Scott – what fantastic technology will it bring? It is going to be over priced. An old Honda Prelude is just as fast…
Its going to bring rear wheel drive…! But yes be as slow as a prelude slower then a polo tdi. But be 1000* funnier.