So you love Toyota GT86 amazing handling and neutral position? The light and uncomplicated coupé promises so much and also delivers on its promises. But what to do when you need more space for everyday tasks and vacation?
Toyota has revealed a GT 86 Shooting brake concept designed by the company’s Australian design studio. Adding more practicality to the sporty two door coupe, it’s a bit unusual but the two-door shooting brake wagon is an incredible mix of form and function.
They have neatly incorporated a wagon rear end, increasing the luggage and rear seats head room, enabling you to use your Toyota to actually drive adults on the rear seats!
Extra performance for Toyota GT 86 Shooting brake?
Even though the prototype was hand built in Japan, with the build behind overseen by Toyota global sports division there has been no mention of an engine upgrade or other performance or powertrain changes. We presume the, fully functioning, prototype uses the existing 2.0 liter boxer engine from the GT86 churning out 197 bhp.
As said by Toyota 86 chief engineer Tetsuya Tada
Nicely weighted and direct steering of the 86 ensures the car retains the involving drive experience of the coupé with a slightly more neutral feel in tight corners.
At the concept reveal Australian chief of design Nicolas Hogios stated they had quite a few talks about how far to take the modifications of the original Toyota GT 86 Coupe but in the end decided to only change the roofline and rear end.
So even though it might be a bit more neutral (remember Seat Leon Cupra wagon?) the extra performance isn’t about speed and agility but more ergonomic and mostly comes from added rear head room and luggage space.
Will the GT 86 Shooting Brake go into production?
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.
said Toyota Australia marketing boss Brad Cramb.
So that’s a yes? Sadly no, as Tada added, Toyota wanted to see the reactions of the public to the revealed concept but that it was conceived as an internal study and there are no plans for full scale production
While we never say never, and I would love this concept to become a production reality, it is very much a concept that demonstrates the passion within Toyota for cars that are fun to drive.
What do you think about it, love it or hate it?
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