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Toyota Celica or Scion tC? Toyota reportedly deliberating over production FT-86 namep

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    Toyota Celica or Scion tC? Toyota reportedly deliberating over production FT-86 namep

    Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Tokyo Motor Show, Scion, Toyota

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    Toyota FT-86 Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

    Although the Toyota FT-86, freshly unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, is billed strictly as a concept car, we're fully expecting the rear-wheel-drive coupe to foreshadow a new production car from Toyota. The question on everyone's lips, then, is what Toyota will call the final version when it hits the market.

    Some reports are indicating that Toyota will revive the Celica nameplate, a name which still carries a certain following among Japanese sportscar fans even though it hasn't been used in four years. Other reports are suggest that when the production FT-86 reaches American shores, it will act as a replacement for the current Scion tC. Both the models, in their last iterations, were front-drive models, but that may not be a factor in determining the vehicle's name.

    So which is true? Only time will tell, but both reports could ultimately prove accurate. Even if Toyota does decide to badge the FT-86 a Scion, the youth-oriented brand is only active in the North American market, meaning that the Japanese automaker will still need another name for use in its domestic market and others overseas. Which name would appeal to you more? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.


    Gallery: Toyota FT-86 Concept in the Studio

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    [Sources: Autocar and The Detroit Bureau]Toyota Celica or Scion tC? Toyota reportedly deliberating over production FT-86 nameplate originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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    If it was to be named the new tC, people's views on the tC being a chick car will turn around and some. Should it be named the new Celica? I don't think so maybe because I want it to be named the new Akina's 86.


    *loling on the last part*
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    its_ikon FIRST widebody

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    i vote for coming in as a replacement for the tc since the standard features will be better than buying a toyota and needing to add multiple "convenience" packages raising the price 8k over base. toyota has family cars already, so it would only make sense to use the scion name. i hope they leave the ae-"86" name out of it though. let the legendary car keep its own name instead of trying to piggyback it. if this car is a failure, the "86" doesn't need to be tainted.
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    I second calling it a tC.
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    hmmm... a toyota celica or a scion tc...... what about somethin like scion t86.... lol..... the 86 could be emphasized alot after the little t....
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    No 86. It's not an 86. It's a completely different platform. Let the original have it's own name.
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    lol.... ok rolla, u win....
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    ok then.... the Scion "BG" :p BG86 look almost the same
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    SaberJ2X Lurk MOAR

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    +1 damn :D good one...

    but probability wouldn't be that high me thinks

    just by the... Corolla S and XRS
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    i would like to see it under toyotas badge :)

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