Where is Toyota’s sports car?

[MMX]

Where is Toyota’s sports car?

Nissan has the 350Z, Mazda has the RX-8, and Honda has the NSX and the S2000.
Ford will soon have 3 - the new Mustang, the GT, and the Shelby Cobra.
Subaru with the WRX & WRX STI and Mitsubishi has the Lancer Evolution VIII.
But those last 2 should not have even been made, I mean really, why would you want a 4-door sports car? C’mon that’s silly, although they are faster than some of the others.

In late 93’ the Toyota Supra Twin-Turbo came out with a tested 0-60 time of under 5 seconds. There was also the MR2 turbo (mid-engine rear wheel drive 2-seater) that one was also very quick, but they both died due to increased pricing and the late 90’s “great depression”. Some people might say hey! , what about the new MR-S? Are you kidding, that car is weak, Maybe that was the plan from the start, MR-S (mid-engine rear wheel drive s**t). That would be fitting.

It’s not like they can’t afford it, they are the number one auto manufacturer in the world.
Sure, Toyota’s new “save fuel while saving the environment campaign” with their hybrid vehicles is nice, but some of us would rather chop a tree down and throw it in the fireplace than plant one.

SOMEBODY ANSWER ME!! WHERE THE HELL IS THE MARK V? TOYOTA HAS
BECOME THE WIMP LATELY, THEY DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING GOOD!!!!!!!

[Piddy]

Not gonna happen.... only luck is the Volta.

[TubRog5]

Be patient. Also, have you ever driven an mr-s? Its a great handling machine and light weight. Its a drivers car.

[rapsux2000]

Toyota isn't really interested in making a really fast and expensive car for America. They're goal is only to compete for sales here. They do have some projects in the works. They have a 400 hp hybrid vehicle in the works. Toyota is smart, that's why they have been on top for sales in the US. Affordability with reliability has been their key to success here.

[96camry4dr]

ya and dont bash on 4dr sports cars....id take one over a 2dr anyday....but i guess i prefer 4drs since they normally give more room and you can fit more people confortably...oh and yes you have much easier access to your back seats...i think the only time i would by a 2dr is if thats all thats offered with the car i want or if i buy a truck....and who needs a "new" expensive sports car....go buy one of those toyotas you are pissed are gone and spend the extra money making it even better...and with all the emissions plans comming into effect over the next 5 or 10years or so id rather toyota spend some time making a kick ass hybrid or even straight up electric car so that whole emissions thing wouldnt be a worry.....but then again just go buy a 20 yr old car and as of right now you wont really have to worry bout emissions...some people dont want a superpowerful fast car....they want a fun car....and toyota has made plenty of those

[epborden]

They can't waste their money in a market that figures show doesn't want a sports car. So they gear their cars for sales here in America, and sell the sports cars elsewhere, like Japan.

[bowlofturtle]

4 door sports cars are the way to go. whats so bad about them? i love them. makes it easier for people go get out and in of the car. espeically if you got some family members that are a little overweight or a little old and have trouble getting into 2 doors.

[silver04rollas]

Toyota has been gearing more towards sport sedans while reducing two door true sports cars. Acura has been doing that for a few years where they have been eliminating 2 door cars from their line up. Corolla XRS is an awesome sport sedan that is a blast to drive and so is IS300. Toyota plans to launch more sport sedans in the next few years.

[Sportivo Concepts]

All I will say is sit back and watch... we will get a new import, that won't be Americanfied (meaning we get the weaker version). Plus we will be getting alot more options... look at the Camry, yopu have 3 engine choices, not to mention that they are all 5spd.

As Phi said in a thread a while back, Toyota always answers, well that is no more.

I have one word for ya Beems!

[Piddy]

mmm..... beams.....

[Rolla97]

Toyotas sportscars died back in 1998. Goodbye MR-2 Turbo and Supra TT

[Rolla97]

I wouldnt mind seeing toyota make a Turboed AWD sports sedan though .......... wishful thinking.

[BenG]

They question is, how long are we willing to wait for Toyota to give us an answer? I'm gonna be in the market for a new car next year...and if I can't afford an IS300 by then, it's off to another company I go. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this mindset and studies show that once you lose a customer, it's harder to get them back

[silver04rollas]

If you are serious about getting an IS300 next year. Wait for the next generation IS300 due next spring.

[kasimmmmm]

the least they can do is give me a supercharger for my 3.3L vvti!!! I want more power!!!