TOKYO- yet again manufactured a prototype of cardboard collaboration of Toyota and Subaru, two principal Japanese cars re-introduce another new product called "Toyobaru". Kupe sedan will be displayed in the arena Tokyo Auto Show, December 2011.
Toyobaru as Toyota-Subaru collaboration products is ready to appear at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011
This car was built after the signing of cooperation the two companies in April 2008 with a clear division of tasks. Toyota is responsible for handling the design and product planning, while Subaru working on the production and development continued.
When working on the project FT-86 II, Toyota's role in terms of design, while Subaru's engine supply. Perhaps, this is a prototype of Toyobaru FR-S that was shown on the arena of New York Auto Show 2011 last month.
Especially for the sedan kupe Toyobaru there's only one model and will be marketed both Toyota and Subaru. Indeed, there will be changes to the design details in accordance with the marketing strategies of each company. Toyobaru equipped with 2.0-liter Boxer engine without a turbo (owned Subaru) with rear wheel bepernggerak system.
Toyota describes Toyobaru as the next generation "the legendary" AE86 Corolla. Akio Toyoda, Toyota's president cited as the originator of this sports car uses two rear-wheel drive system, to satisfy fans of true speed.
Besides kupe, Toyobaru mentioned still will be developed both companies and make a compact sedan to challenge the BMW Series-1. However, there has been no confirmation, either from Toyota or Subaru-related news. One thing is for sure, Toyota will sell this car under the name Scion FR-S and the Subaru 2.0 Liter coupe in the United States and the new production process embarks spring 2012.
