Toyota redesigned new Coupe

Test pilot reviews the early development is a major factor behind the new design of the Toyota FT-86, which appeared closer on the way to production in the Geneva Motor Show .

restyle The FT-86 II maintains the basic shape of the original concept, but that raises the nose, a step under the rules of pedestrian impact required. But the biggest change is that the A-pillars, the back of 100 mm at the base have been moved, what an upright windshield. In addition, a rear end has been renovated, and the LEDs in a new front bumper, which relies heavily on 2007, the FT-HS concept.
Akihiro Nagaya, head of design at Toyota,  that the changes after the pilot test of the reaction for the first prototypes of cars that were used make a low, flat four engine and developed in collaboration with Subaru.
“We had reports of drivers that the angle of the A-pillars, creating a kind of felt” tunnel vision, “he said.” This can sometimes be difficult to place the car on the road, especially at high speeds. The theory behind this car is still one of the “86 [original Corolla AE-86], it was easy to guide and clean, so we had to change it.”
Nagaya said the car in Geneva a “good sign”, could see the final production model when it comes to the fair in Tokyo in December will be. “You could say it’s about 50 percent, he said,” but it could be as high as 70 percent. ”
Toyota also confirmed that more than mechanically with the Subaru divided, both cars are very similar, too. He said the approach would Trézien Subaru, Toyota Verso-S with a redesigned grille and lights.