Although Toyota recently displayed an updated version of its FT-86 sports car concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Scion has released a new teaser video indicating the rear-wheel drive coupe could be headed to Scion dealers.
The teaser video doesn’t give away any details, but the car pictured clearly has visual ties to the FT-86. Given Scion just updated the tC coupe, it seems likely that the New York-bound concept will be based on the FT-86.
It remains to be seen, however, how Toyota will handle the FT-86 between to the two brands. One possibility is that Toyota will offer the Toyota-badged version of the car with a more expensive turbocharged engine, leaving the cheaper naturally aspirated engine for Scion. Another scenario would see the FT-86 sold as a Scion in the United States and as a Toyota is other world markets.
Whatever the case we won’t have long to wait as the 2011 New York International Auto Show kicks off next week.
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