Not to derail the thread, but there were early rumors that the R35 was originally supposed to be based on the G35, or at least be a heavily modified version of it. However, Nissan's chief engineer, Kazutoshi Mizuno, rejected the initial proposal to use the FM platform, instead pushing for a...
Yup, early stage development mules usually only involves powertrain testing like the Yaris with a 2.0 stuffed in the rear. This could be a stage two test mule were all the hard points are fixed.
Yup, early stage development mules usually only involves powertrain testing like the Yaris with a 2.0 stuffed in the rear. This could be a stage two test mule were all the hard points are fixed.
It's not one of the cars listed in the thread title, but maybe with the roll out of the flagship for both brands well will start seeing more development on the rest of the line up.
https://www.motor1.com/news/801667/lexus-lfa-returns-2027/
The Celica should come quicker. Toyota already has already shown a prototype at a dealer meeting ealier this year. I'm hoping we seeing some camo test cars pretty soon. :D
All the latest articles are saying it will use a 2.0, be AWD, make around 400hp+, and be here by 2030.
https://www.motor1.com/news/798368/toyota-sports-car-mid-engine-awd-details/
https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/toyota-mr2-development/
https://torquecafe.com/new-toyota-mr2-details-uncovered/
The red render looks pretty decent, imo it's way better than the one from Bestcar Japan.
Same, they just slap on a Camry front end but rest looks good to me.