Another auto show, another missed opportunity for Toyota

"PanchoVilleneuve ST" (PanchoVilleneuve) 01/10/2017 at 17:18 • Filed to: None

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Reminder that they need to take this, drop in the engine from the Lexus NX Turbo and a six speed, firm up the suspension, fit big wheels and brakes with sticky tires and sell it as the Corolla GT-S.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > PanchoVilleneuve ST 01/10/2017 at 17:21

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Call it a Sprinter... we’ll I guess Mercedes wouldn’t like that

PanchoVilleneuve ST > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/10/2017 at 17:24

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That’s a whole new model. They should consider the Corolla Levin name, though.

Also, Toyota needs more credit for calling the hot versions of the Sprinter/Corolla the Sprinter Thunder and the Corolla Lightning.

EL_ULY > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/10/2017 at 17:33

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rwd off the GT86...... call it a Trueno

Probenja > PanchoVilleneuve ST 01/10/2017 at 17:34

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Bring back the Corolla T-Sport Compressor!

PS9 > PanchoVilleneuve ST 01/10/2017 at 17:35

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iM’s already pushing it at $18k. Toyota would want $25k or more for what you’re asking, and that’s too much. The won’t build that for the same reason they won’t build a Camry that drives as interesting as it (now) looks; Toyota wants Lexus sized numbers for anything fun.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Probenja 01/10/2017 at 17:39

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And bring back the TRD Vitz RS Turbo while you’re at it.

Because 150 horsepower Echo.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > PS9 01/10/2017 at 17:42

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As is, it’s priced below the Focus hatch (which holy shit starts at 19,800), and starting at $25k would put it up against the Focus ST and VW GTI.

Amoore100 > Probenja 01/10/2017 at 17:50

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I once heard that those things drove like fast, wooly rubbish. Kind of ugly, too.

Captain of the Enterprise > PanchoVilleneuve ST 01/10/2017 at 18:10

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Toyota Corolla IM GTS would be quite a mouthful but I agree it should be done

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > PanchoVilleneuve ST 01/10/2017 at 18:31

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I’d buy that

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > PanchoVilleneuve ST 01/10/2017 at 19:16

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True but you can find fully loaded new focuses for a little over $20k. I’m actually torn between a new Focus titanium and a used 3rd gen CTS, they’re the same price right now lol

Butsen Katsun > PanchoVilleneuve ST 01/10/2017 at 19:48

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That would be exciting. However, I have a Matrix XRS so I’m torn on whether I’d like your name or Corolla iM XRS. Hmm