Oh hell yes.

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
05/27/2020 at 10:40 • Filed to: None

Might just have to have one of these.

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DISCUSSION (31)

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 10:47

DUUUUUDDDEE

But actually, it’s too small for me, or else I’d already have a WRX hatch.

gettingoldercarguy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 10:51

I hope this one has a funky connector to the turbo that allows it to make a few extra hp.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > functionoverfashion
05/27/2020 at 11:08

I want an STi hatch and the GRMN Yaris. I have exactly -16,000 CAD$ to spend. Make it happen Toyota and Subaru!

Maxima Speed > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:10

No freakin way!!! Im so stoked about this!! I want it already! Im not about buying new but.....Man. I would really love to have an awd manual toyota hatch.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Maxima Speed
05/27/2020 at 11:12

Right?! What do you think the price point will be?

ranwhenparked > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:17

Fun fact - the number of gears in the transmission is the same as the amount of people that will buy one of these.

Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:18

Only took them + 15 years to out do the ‘ 05-06 XRS... Ha

I wonder if the people that wanted a WRX hatch post 2014 are still out there?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ranwhenparked
05/27/2020 at 11:19

I’m okay with that (as long as I get mine).

Plenty of people buy GTIs/Rs, and how many WRX buyers are out there still waiting for a hatch version ?

Jim Spanfeller > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:26

I always thought these newer Toyotas look like snarling gophers, but nevertheless this is exciting!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:30

I’m sure (unless they already bought an R or Type R).

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:30

Just in time for an economic downturn and inevitable unemployment Oh yeahhhhhh

nerd_racing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:38

Wanted the yaris version of this... not the rolla.

Maxima Speed > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:41

My guess is a price range from 37k for a base model - Up to maybe 42k for top trim with aero look kit “track suspension” and beefier brakes.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nerd_racing
05/27/2020 at 11:41

You can’t... always get... what you want...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Maxima Speed
05/27/2020 at 11:48

Damn. That seems really high.

The XSE starts at $23k. Seems like $7-10 k more would get you all the goodies, but I guess we’ll see. I can’t imagine that they’d price it that much higher than a WRX.

foghat1981 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 11:58

I have a 14 yr old who has eyes for my current ride. Assuming my commute hasn’t gone to hell in ~2 years, this would make a very nice pick up for me and allows a hand-me-down to the kid.

No clue if it’s possible, but I would hope for a ~$30-32 K price point. I don’t think they’ll get many takers beyond that.

Maxima Speed > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 12:04

Yeah, got a point, im forgetting its not really a competitor for the dead Focus RS. Significantly less power. Well, actually that price would be about right to compete with the Golf R.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Maxima Speed
05/27/2020 at 12:17

The R is much more premium package. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it priced right in line with the WRX; it will likely be its main competition.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > foghat1981
05/27/2020 at 12:19

Yep - I’ve got a 13 yr old (and an 11 yr old after). =)

I don’t think they can charge much more than that with the WRX priced the way it is.

DasWauto > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 12:26

Oh dang, a new challenger appears. If accurate, this definitely goes into contention to replace the WRX, along with the next gen of it and the STI. If it’s priced between the Subarus I’d likely go for the Toyota.

foghat1981 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 12:27

Yah, I would hope they’re smart to keep this below WRX and GTI. Don’t go head to head!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > foghat1981
05/27/2020 at 12:29

I’m guessing it will be right in line with both of them as pricing goes.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DasWauto
05/27/2020 at 12:32

The hatch definitely puts this up a notch for me in relation to the WRX.

Hope this and the next WRX are both fantastic.

The Corolla’s been getting some great reviews (the Savage Goose loved it).

nerd_racing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 12:36

Coming from someone who wanted a 3 door Mazda 2, a Kodo Mazda 2 (2015+), or would even settle for a U.S. spec Yaris Hatch with a manual.... I know all too well.

At least my 13 year wait for the AZ-1 was fruitful.

DasWauto > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 12:44

Oh yeah, if the Subarus are sedan only again it’s not even a competition. Putting the mtb in the trunk of mine is a pain in the ass I will not put up with again. If I had roof rack mounts I’d probably keep the WRX for a bit longer but I’m over it more and more now that I can get on the trails again.

If the rumour is accurate all it really needs is a set of the requisite bolstered seats for me to be all over it. A bit of a wide body treatment and I’ll throw my wallet at them to do with as they please.

fintail > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 13:07

Can’t wait to see how they aggressify the face.

RCR wasn’t bowled over by the current version.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nerd_racing
05/27/2020 at 13:07

Yes!

MrSnrub > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 17:55

This is exciting, sadly I’ve never found a decent driving position in any Toyota so I’ll probably never be able to buy one

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 18:32

There’s an expectation that this will be available in most markets so we should see that in Oz alongside the already announced GR Yaris...pricing will be interesting as the Yaris is moo ted to be north of AU$45,000...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
05/27/2020 at 20:09

Huh. Interesting.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MrSnrub
05/27/2020 at 20:30

Bummer!