The Toyota FT-86 Sports Concept made its European debut in Geneva, and although it was tucked away in a corner, received plenty of attention. I observed a young boy looking at the rotating FT-86 longingly for a good 20 seconds, and wondered “there’s no reason why Toyota would not want to produce this car” especially after the great reception it got for the AE86’s spritual successor.
Compact dimensions, lightweight, boxer engine, six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive – there’s little not to like for the enthusiast, and Toyota adds to the yum factor by showing us a family portrait of the FT-86 with past masters such as the Supra, Celica GT-Four and of course, the AE86. Those cars have no decendent in today’s Toyota lineup, which has nothing to entice enthusiasts, something Akio Toyoda himself is intent of changing. I personally hope that the present troubles the company is facing won’t derail its plan to bring “fun” back into driving.
For now, enjoy the official images of the FT-86 after the jump; some of them look good as wallpapers!
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Comments on the blog post about the Toyota FT-86 concept mainly express enthusiasm for its design, with many praising its sporty, exciting appearance and nostalgic appeal for early Toyota models like the AE86. Some comments compare it favorably to other brands and previous Toyota models, showing anticipation for its production and affordability. A few express disappointment about Toyota's recent focus on volume over fun driving and speculate on the car's potential specifications. There is concern about recalls and safety issues related to Toyota vehicles, notably the Prius incidents, which somewhat dampen enthusiasm but do not detract entirely. Overall, the sentiment is mostly positive, with excitement about the FT-86's looks and the hope that Toyota will bring a fun-to-drive, affordable sports car to market.