Toyota FT-86 four-door sedan variant rumoured

A recent report claims that Toyota has approved a sedan version of the FT86 sports car. It will be available for purchase in 2013.

According to a recent report, Toyota has approved a sedan version of the FT-86.

Carsguide reports that the sedan will look almost identical to the coupe, although details are not available. We can expect a 2.0-liter Boxer engine with naturally-aspirated power, a six speed manual transmission, ADVICS brakes, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual transmission. The car may eventually be equipped with Subaru’s 3.6 liter H6 engine as well as a hybridized Boxer powerplant.

Toyota FT-86 four-door sedan variant rumoured

Sources familiar with the matter say that the sedan acts as a “safety blanket” for the coupe in the event it fails to sell.

The FT-86 sedan will go on sale in 2013 and would be positioned to be a premium model. It would be in direct competition with the BMW 1/3-Series, the VW Golf GTI/Audi A3.