Basically, Toyota has decided to import the stripped-out JDM 86 base model. Seems pretty sweet, apart from the overdone sticker kit on the model shown. Article's below, have a look-see:

 

http://www.3news.co.nz/Design-your-own-car-online/tabid/423/articleID/300672/Default.aspx

 

And the actual car:

 

http://www.the86.co.nz/86RC/

Edited June 7, 201312 yr by KiwiGL

Cool idea.  Crap execution.

You might be a race car driver if:

You would take a rollcage over air conditioning if it were offered...

 

I test drove one of the scions (because the subaru dealership didn't have a BRZ) and the salesman tried to sell me the radio and I told him I flat out don't care about the radio and how its ipod ready...Besides most people rip out factory radios and install better units anyway

 

I told him I care about performance and driving fun,everything else are just gimmicks. I want a stateside striped down model-radio delete,wind up windows,vinyl carpet and seats,limited slip,no nanny controls,handling package,etc...and of course manual.