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[ChrisS1]

Saw one of these on the motorway today,
Hadn't even heard of it before today.
Anyone know anything about them?

[rob999]

Quite a few reviews on Seloc currently...following test drives. General consensus is it's not bad but could do with a tad more power...the ride is a tiny bit harsh too. Certainly worth a look in a couple of years.

Edited by rob999, 20 August 2012 - 10:33 AM.

[H1 HWK]

Subaru/Toyota joint venture, same car available from both manufacturers. Don't look bad.

Edited by H1 HWK, 20 August 2012 - 10:37 AM.

[ChrisS1]

Is it RWD? Looked pretty good from the back (didn't see the side or front).

[Bumblebee]

I quite like it...Think they could of done better with the wheels

[Rosssco]

http://www.pistonhea...p?storyId=26178

[techieboy]

I've got a test drive of the Toyota version booked on Friday. I love the original idea behind them, though as usual, some of it has been lost during the long gestation period. I really think they're missing 20bhp and 50ft/lbs of torque though, so I won't be taking it any further until they've sorted an uprated version in a year or two.

[Jason]

Nice video review, looks great to me..

Edited by Јason, 20 August 2012 - 11:04 AM.

[JG]

I've got a test drive booked on the toyota version on Wednesday. With a view of potentially buying (which is rare for me )

[ChrisS1]

What's the stats of them then? Power Weight Drivetrain Engine size Boot capacity for hairdressing products

[JG]

'techieboy', on 20 Aug 2012 - 11:02 AM, said:

I've got a test drive of the Toyota version booked on Friday. I love the original idea behind them, though as usual, some of it has been lost during the long gestation period. I really think they're missing 20bhp and 50ft/lbs of torque though, so I won't be taking it any further until they've sorted an uprated version in a year or two.

i think its going to be pretty much perfect as it is.

Remember what you thought about thrashing your NA on track to get it to go as fast as it ever could being more rewarding than that the SC (which i must admit i sort of agree with). This will be that NA again

[JG]

'ChrisS1', on 20 Aug 2012 - 11:09 AM, said:

What's the stats of them then?
Power
Weight
Drivetrain
Engine size
Boot capacity for hairdressing products

197bhp 2L boxer (or flat 4 subaru engine)
1250kg ish
Rear wheel drive, front engine
no idea on boot size.

[techieboy]

Yeah but this weighs 300kg more and has similar torque levels to the NA. Certainly don't want some Scooby'esque turbo'd 400bhp with dump valves and fcuk knows what but a sneaky little Rotrex on there would work a treat.

[ChrisS1]

Turbo'd presumably. Looks like a nice little package that! What's the road tax banding on them?

[JG]

no, NA

[JG]

unfortunately the Subaru version (BRZ) looks better but i'd rather drive a toyota.

[Rosssco]

'techieboy', on 20 Aug 2012 - 11:11 AM, said:

a sneaky little Rotrex on there would work a treat.

A number of 'tuners' already have aftermarket kits in the works / near ready I believe, but I'd really want a Toyota approved version to maintain the 5 year warranty..

I would like a 'Type-R' equivalent version - lighter, bit more power, shorter gearing, higher-reeving, sharper suspension set-up (it already very focused!)..

[techieboy]

Scratch that, less torque than a standard NA. I'm sure that'll be fine on a track somewhere but less so when it comes to a road car and making progress with it. I almost paid £1k to get on the waiting list with local Toyota dealership but as more and more details came out about it, the less excited I was by it.

Engine: Flat-four, 1998cc, petrol Max power: 197bhp @ 7000rpm Max torque: 152lb ft @ 6600rpm 0 - 60mph: TBC (but 'sub 7 sec') Top speed: 143mph

[techieboy]

'Rosssco', on 20 Aug 2012 - 11:15 AM, said:

A number of 'tuners' already have aftermarket kits in the works / near ready I believe, but I'd really want a Toyota approved version to maintain the 5 year warranty..

Absolutely. Wouldn't want anything else on a brand new car.

According to my dealer, there is a more powerful, lighter version coming in the next 18 months. That may well be rubbish and more due to the slightly crestfallen look on his face when I said I wasn't so sure any more.

[rob999]

At the moment they are on a par with hot hatches in terms of general road speed. Yet to see one in the flesh but will be interested to hear your thoughts Matt and James.