Yahoo Autos Holy Crap, This Is a Toyota 86 Shooting Brake
Ever since the debut of the Toyota 86-well, Scion FR-S for the U.S. at the time-enthusiasts have been hoping Toyota would release another variant. Maybe a turbo version? Or a convertible? Those would both be great, but looking at this Toyota 86 shooting brake concept, we have to say, Toyota should absolutely build this.
It's been created as a one-off concept by Toyota Australia, but this shooting brake isn't some rolling shell. It's a real car that could be put into production if the company decided it wanted to. Now we just have to figure out a way to make Toyota want to.
"The Shooting Brake concept is a classy option for active couples or a second car for families who want something different. Equally suited to weekends away as well as the track, it's a car you could buy with your head and your heart," says Brad Cramb, Toyota Australia's divisional marketing manager.
Exactly. The 86 is already a blast to drive, but in shooting-brake form, it adds a dose of practicality that would make it a justifiable option to even more buyers. Heck, even Toyota Japan is a big fan of the concept.
"I was totally surprised and liked it so much that I arranged for my expert takumi craftsmen to hand-build the Shooting Brake concept, based on the Australian design," says the 86's Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada.
It's also apparently still a great driver's car.
"It is a fully functioning, driveable vehicle that has been put through its paces on Toyota test tracks. The [86's] nicely weighted and direct steering ensures the car retains the coupe's involving driving experience with a slightly more neutral feel in tight corners," says Tada
With Toyota 86 sales in a slump, a shooting brake could be the shot in the arm it needs. Get on it, Toyota!
