Toyota/Scion S-FR
 

Another car trying for the Miata market....this one seems to be VERY inexpensive.

"Pitched as an entry-level model, the new concept emphasizes responsiveness, and aims to make a whole new generation fall in love with driving, continuing the proud heritage of Toyota's fun-to-drive lightweight sports cars."

http://www.toyota-global.com/events/...s_images_1.jpg

http://www.toyota-global.com/events/...s_images_5.jpg

http://static.cardesignnews.com/medi...ota-sfr-20.jpg

http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/imag...us-dream_1.jpg

• 2NR-FKE engine (tuned version of the one used in Japan's Corolla, now with direct injection and revised ports)
• 1.5L inline 4 cylinder dual-overhead cam (DOHC)
• 130 PS / 15.1kgf.m (109.2 lb-ft torque)
• Aisin 6 Speed Transmission only (no automatic)
• Fuel consumption: 20.0km/l (47 mpg) (Japanese test cycle)
• Regular gasoline (no premium needed)
• Weight: 980kg (2160 lbs)
• Suspension: Front struts / double wishbone rear
• 3990 mm length, 1695 mm width, 1320 mm height, 2480 mm wheelbase
• Estimated price (Japan) is $10k (USD equivalent) less than the current Miata
• Note: 1.5L Miata is $20.8k including tax in Japan, S-FR is estimated to be $12.5k including tax

Of course we won't get it here, so just another car to go "Facckkkkk" over... I really like this, harkens back to the original Toyota S800. Sure it's a bit girly and it's small, but it looks like a blast.

S800:
http://www.history-of-cars.com/image...65-s800-13.jpg

So it's a new Suzuki cappuccino

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vs8melHJI7...puccino_01.jpg

I like the idea behind it. Small, light and nimble. Only a claimed 130bhp in there but I would imagine it would still be a fun drive.

Can't tell scale from those images. Is it a new platform or did they just remix the FR-S with cheaper components?

wow that thing is ugly as fuck

Its new and much smaller than the FRS in size and weight.

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/word...09-640x427.jpg

that grill. :sweetjesus:

I like it, yet I also want to punch it...

The grill is the only thing about that car that I don't like... personally I would love to own a car like this or the S660 as a cheap autocross/track car and summer/weekend driver, especially if they sell at around 15k new.

I can see why "kei" cars will never come to North America, as I doubt they'd pass our safety regulations (and for good reason). I can't see one of these things getting into a crash with your typical bro-dozer lifted F250 and the passengers walking away from it...

Except the Cappuccino looks about 3x better.

hideous.

That front looks like http://afv.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Awk-smile.png

:lawl::alonehappy:

why are carmakers recently obsessed with large ass grilles? It works if it's styled aggressively, not on this bubbly eyesore.

:victory:

:moderatorban:

:lawl:

OP didn't post any rear shots, so I googled it.

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...8723198497.jpg

The interior should be able to rotate 180 so you can just drive the other way so you never need to reverse.