This could get interesting for Toyota and Subaru (and Nissan). Finally, lightweight RWD short wheelbase coupes from Japan are making a comeback after, hmm, twenty-plus years. Let's hope the slow economy doesn't kill off these promising cars.
From UK's Auto Express:
The car has been developed as part of a joint venture with Subaru owner Toyota – the project will also spawn a long-awaited successor to the Nineties Celica. The Impreza coupé takes styling cues from the five-door model, but gets a rakish rear end. That gives it a chunky yet athletic appearance which stands out from the crowd. Power will come from a choice of two engines, both employing the flat-four boxer layout for which Subaru is famous. There’s a normally aspirated 2.0-litre unit giving around 180bhp, or a high-performance 2.5-litre turbo powerplant borrowed from the range-topping five-door STi. The latter will deliver in the region of 300bhp.
Nissan could be next to come out with an affordable RWD coupe of its own. Below is their URGE concept car.
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