Scion FR-S Hybrid Unlikely Says Toyota
Though it could improve performance, a Scion FR-S hybrid is unlikely.
Speaking in an interview with Autocar, Toyota marketing director Fabio Capano stated that the Japanese automaker can surely create a GT86 (FR-S) with hybrid technology, but such a model “needs to make proper business sense.” In other words, Toyota believes an FR-S hybrid doesn’t speak to the majority and would be a poor seller on the market.
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As a result, Toyota will be focusing its efforts elsewhere, rather than investing into creating an FR-S hybrid that would ultimately appeal to a small market while incurring quite a bit of cost.
Hybrid sports cars aren’t entirely out of the picture however, as the company is co-developing a larger sports car with BMW that will likely take advantage of a Le Mans-derived hybrid powertrain to enhance its performance.
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[Source: Autocar]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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