Report: Scion rear-wheel-drive coupe a possibility, could be the FT-86

Toyota FT-86 Concept

Scion has always been known for compact vehicles that are all about features and affordability – however, the brand is looking to cater to those customers interested in driving dynamics. According to Jack Hollis, vice president of Scion, a rear-wheel-drive model is a possibility for the future.

“A rear-wheel-drive car could absolutely work,” Hollis told Inside Line. “If you look at Scion’s entry into racing and drifting itself, the fun, there’s no question that a rear-drive car would be great for Scion. It would probably have to be a car that was a little over $20,000.”

Sounds like the Toyota FT-86 to us… and that might be a possibility as well. An unnamed Toyota official told Inside Line, “We’ve never said the FT-86 would be sold as a Toyota in the U.S.”

Stay tuned for more details.

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Refresher: Inspired by the sporty 1980s Corolla AE86, the production version of the FT-86 is reported to be powered by a 200-hp 2.0L boxer SubaruĀ engineĀ sending power to the rear-wheels. Prices are set to start above $20,000.

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– By: Omar Rana

Source: Inside Line