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Old 10-27-11, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I figured that the interior of this car was going to be basic....but I certainly hope it looks better than that.
whats basic about that interior? Looks better than any other toyota interior on sale right now.
Seats themselves are sport bucket seats in ultrasuede as is parking brake. It has push button start, HIDs, dual air, etc.

i expect you to have better imagination when it comes to low res camera pictures and japanese car standards (lack of radio for instance is common for every toyota sold in japan, as japanese toyota sells you 10+ different head units as accessories).
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Old 10-27-11, 07:26 AM
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It kind of reminds of the current Accord coupe. It looks alright though and the interior is cool.
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Old 10-27-11, 07:42 AM
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Not bad, but I like the original concept much more
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Old 10-27-11, 07:45 AM
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Looks like it has a little FT86 boxer badge on the fender.

This was going to be my next car but I've decided on something else instead. My only gripe thus far is the lack of a hatch/liftback.
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Old 10-27-11, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I figured that the interior of this car was going to be basic....but I certainly hope it looks better than that.
I like the layout. Fucntional, focused. Get rid of the red accents for me, and couple that with a nicer steering wheel (Thought it'd get one similar to the tC ) and It'd be wonderful.
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Old 10-27-11, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Koma
My only gripe thus far is the lack of a hatch/liftback.
From my understanding, it is a hatchback.
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Old 10-27-11, 08:08 AM
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The rear reminds of a WRX STi wagon otherwise looks pretty good would they just release it already though!
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Old 10-27-11, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusChris
The rear reminds of a WRX STi wagon otherwise looks pretty good would they just release it already though!
sales should star late March 2012, so soon!
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Old 10-27-11, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jruhi4
From my understanding, it is a hatchback.
for weight reasons, it is actually not an hatchback...
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Old 10-27-11, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
whats basic about that interior? Looks better than any other toyota interior on sale right now.
Seats themselves are sport bucket seats in ultrasuede as is parking brake. It has push button start, HIDs, dual air, etc.

i expect you to have better imagination when it comes to low res camera pictures and japanese car standards (lack of radio for instance is common for every toyota sold in japan, as japanese toyota sells you 10+ different head units as accessories).
My only problems are:

- Huge gap between dash and door trim.

- Awkward (massive) piece of plastic(?) trim going across the center of the passenger side of the dashboard.

- Rather "unfinished" look of the center console which has exosed cup holders and some huge hole right before them.

Other than that, looks good. I'm sure the standard production car will probably have a chrome Toyota/Scion logo in the wheel? I'll wait to make a final opinion once we see the production car, but overall, I'm very excited so far.
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Old 10-27-11, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Kostamojen
Possible interior photos from a leaked brochure:



I can't tell if that's the Subie or Toyota interior! Anyone notice that there is a different shift **** in one of the pictures? Also, one of those pictured is an auto! Look at the shift gate markings on the right side of the boot. . . but the other two pictures are definitely manuals.
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Old 10-27-11, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
- Awkward (massive) piece of plastic(?) trim going across the center of the passenger side of the dashboard.
Seriously what's the purpose of that dash tumor?
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Old 10-27-11, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dj.ctwatt
I can't tell if that's the Subie or Toyota interior! Anyone notice that there is a different shift **** in one of the pictures? Also, one of those pictured is an auto! Look at the shift gate markings on the right side of the boot. . . but the other two pictures are definitely manuals.
Maybe some accessories available for the car, like Scion cars.
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Old 10-27-11, 11:28 AM
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My new toy!!! Confirmed!
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Old 10-27-11, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen K
Seriously what's the purpose of that dash tumor?
Probably airbag?
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