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18/March/2010
- No AWD for Subaru's FT-86 Flagship Model
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Subaru 216A rendering
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One thing that Subaru has always been a class leader in the
way of AWD systems. But a recent report now says that the brand's
upcoming flagship car, codenamed the 216A will not come with AWD. The
two-door coupe which shares its underpinnings with the Toyota FT-86,
another concept sports car under development, will most likely be
driven by the rear wheels. According to reports, installing an
AWD system into the Subaru 216A has become costly for the company, prompting a
review of the entire powertrain. Instead, it is most likely that we
will see a vehicle that is mechanically identical to the Toyota FT-86. However,
exterior wise the Subaru 216A will have a different design which will
include the front of the A pillar and a new front end, giving it a more
distinctive look. Should Toyota go ahead and release a G Sports
version of the FT-86, Subaru will counter that with its own STi version
which will then provide the basis for an R205-like special edition. The
G Sports and STI versions of the Subaru 216A are expected to cost ¥3.5
million (AUD$41,857) and ¥3 million (AUD$35,893) each respectively. <Back
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