DETROIT AUTO SHOW: Biggest story of the year? Toyota out Aston's Aston with $35K Aston R8 Hybrid?

Definitely like nothing else. Eventhough it's a concept, I'm sure design bits will make it to near future IS models.

I like.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 8:04:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

Dropping in the current 340hp GS450h hybrid system plus cutting some weight will do the job: 0-60 under 5s, 30mpg.

400hp hybrid and $35,000? too good to be true.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 8:19:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Wow!.....this is nutt, crazy I says, it definitely a "Stunning" concept. I sure hope this baby come into production soon. And for the price fall in the mid $30K, I have two please. One with the same color as the above concept and a ruby red one. I want delivery by next Christmas to my house "ASAP" LOL:) With over 400 hp and with 0-60 time of around 4 seconds is absolute crazy; especially with a price tag like that.

If this baby come into production I think it will either replace the current Lexus SC430 or it might be the new Supra? any guess? I don't what badge it come in, I want one for sure. I said it again, it definite and very beautiful and stunning concept car. If this baby come into production, it will fly off the dealer lot like crazy. Toyota/Lexus rock baby:)

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 8:24:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Toyota/Lexus better hurry up and make this baby into production/ reality before someone copy their ingenius design. I hate to says but I think it look better than my IS350. But it ok, when this baby roll into the Toyota/Lexus dealer lot;I know I can get one for sure.

Toyota/Lexus rule....

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 8:35:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I think this car will be the next Supra!!!

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 8:51:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

Is it a Lexus or Toyota?

— markusck (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 8:55:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Looks terrible. No offense.

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 9:05:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

Those numbers are completely unbeliveable. 30k, it won't happen. Then i look at those pictures and the 30k really doesn't make sense. Props to you Toyota if you can do this, you will have the best car in the world that is soulless. Really i think the only people who will like the way this car looks are between the age of puberty and legal drinking.

— SilverAero (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 9:35:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

why bring up aston, did i miss something

— SilverAero (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 9:37:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

cool concept.

— sewingmachine (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 9:46:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

nobody hates toyota.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 2:53:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8   

I do, but moastly its because, of the smug prius and IS drivers.

— SilverAero (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2006 12:16:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8   

the supra's back and anti toyota people just have to be even more pissed cause if this was a production model this would sell like hot cakes

— awsomeaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 11:19:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

Soul-less?

Just change the wheels so they have BMW on them, that'll give it soul.

I doubt the $35K price, but this car would definitely scare the crap out of the competition. If it stayed true to the above, it would have the numbers and definitely the styling. Attract attention for all the right reasons, unlike Bangle.

If they do replace the SC, I can see it looking a little like this.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2006 11:48:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Here to all the Toyota hater, read it loud and clear, why don't all you Toyota hater "Pull Your Head out of American and German auto A$$. Be a real car ethuasist"spelling", Unlike alots of you moron here at autospies, I like are car, German, British, Japan, and even American car. Lexus just happen to be one of my favorite brand. I not only praise Japanese car but German and American car as well. Like the new Jaguar concept C-XF, I think it a really good looking concept, because it is, not because of it brand. If you don't like article about Toyota don't read it. What freakin moron; I guarantee if Toyota has Lambo door on it; you would says it from outspace.

Suck it up, Toyota is going to the number #1 manufactured in the worlds within a year or two. Stop living in the stoneage period. This is just a concept that Toyota showing to worlds of it future design. If you don't like Toyota go buy whatever you like.

That what happen when you try to make a afforable sport car, everyone trying to knock you off.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 12:25:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

There is way too much going on in this concept here, but if they cooled off the design a little bit, this car would be a serious hit! very cool.

— NARunner (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 1:41:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Yes, English is my second language, I'm French and Spanish origin. I just hated when people hate a certain car because it from a certain Country. If you don't like it fine, but please do give credit where credit deserved.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 1:42:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

there's some interesting styling on the front and side.

the supra needs a comeback.

if you get 400hp for $35k, there's something missing from the car, like a transmission or suspension. it's a nearly impossible price figure. even americans can't pull that off with dealer incentives.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 2:56:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

my only advice to the bean counters at toyota is DONÝ EVEN HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS... BUILD IT RIGHT NOW...AND IF ORDERS arRE THAT IMPORTANT, YOU HAVE MINE. IN BLACK PLEASE...AND IF POSSIBLE SHAKE OFF THE HYBRID TECHNOJUNK....I LIKE MY BABES SIMPLE..besides that should also bring the proce down..ehehhee

— supraomi (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 9:45:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

NARunner, I meant number#1 in replacing GM as the worlds number#1 auto manufactured. And yes I agree with you that Toyota number #1 in many country and around the worlds.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 10:37:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Has anyone noticed that the profile of this Toyota concept car looks like the profile of the Lexus sports car wrapped in all that disguise!!!!! The rear tailight and the similar front end too... I wouldn't be suprised if Toyota was using this as a concept to see what sort of reaction they would get with the public and use some of its styling cues. It also looks to be on the same platform as the Lexus.

Before anyone misunderstands my post, I do not think this is the next Lexus supercar just a very similar rendition.

— brianlamar (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 2:06:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Fact, carbon fiber wheels are on sale currently.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 6:52:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Looks pretty good too me, though I think it could do with being stretched abit to make it longer, it looks a little stubby as it is.

I think it would take something a little better than this to deserve to be the new supra.

— matt635 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 3:36:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

My concept car makes 777 horsepower, gets 333 MPG, runs on WATER (H2O)and its only emmision is pure 24k gold. Beat that Toyota. I bet they can't.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 3:51:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Ok, I will calmly explain myself. First, to my eyes it doesn't look very good. Seconds, the Camry Hybrid with 1/2 the claimed power is about 30,000 (with some decent options) So I really don't think that if this ever came out it would be so cheap. That was the problem with this article.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 6:04:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I think the mid $35K is just the base price on the lower end one. But I think if you want the top end version it probably going to cost more than that. So here is the question to all the car enthuasist, "spelling" do you think Toyota would sell it that cheap? In my opinion Toyota could it, but they probably sale it for a littler higher probably around $38K for the lower end version. And the high end probably cost way more than that, especially with all the option. But hey I might be wrong, you figure they want to make money when they sale this baby. But no matter how they are going to sales this baby, I loved it. It a very refreshing and beautiful concept.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 6:53:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

"Wilco" Use your common sense! A big body coupe like this concept, with a 400hp glass-covered engine, supercar styling priced at 30k…can’t be done. That speculation is purely logical.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 7:20:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

You know what? everyone here know that I'm a diehard Lexus fan, let just wait entil next month. That when this "stunning concept" roll into the showroom and hopefully we can get more information on it. Hopefully they will announce if and when are they going to make this baby a reality, and how much it will cost. Then at that time we can debate some more on this high performance concept from Toyota.

And don't forget Toyota are known to make thing that everyone thought is impossible into a Reality. Just like when they launched their Luxuary brand "Lexus" about what 17 or so years ago. Everyone thought it not going to work, but look at Lexus now, it giving the big boy the run for their money.

In my opinion I really truly think Toyota/Lexus is going to make this baby into production really soon. Here my qoute of the day "The Invasion of the Japanese Supercars has Arrived" and they are going kicked some serious Butt. Ah...ha....ha....ah.....ha....

Lexus
Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 8:15:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Good point. With the Skyline and NSX on the horizon, Toyota will need a super-car beyond the IS500.

Pricing will depend on what Toyota's plans are. If they want purely bragging rights, then they can accept making no money, or even losing money to put out the best car (think hybrids when they first came out).

I don't think this will be a low priced card though, that kind of performance is aimed directly at the aforementioned competitors. They can leave lower priced performance to the IS.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 10:23:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

WOW! This is cool...and totally blew the Audi R8 for $100K less out of the universe.

— SixxFive (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2006 11:51:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

This concept really look like the up and coming Lexus LF-A in a much more mean, aggressive styling. But it has a Toyota badge, it could just be a "Disguise". I mean look at the Lexus LF-A and look at this concept. If this goes to production it will sales for more than $35k for sure, if Toyota to make money. No want to lose money, everyone wants to make money, money keep your business alived. This baby look like the Lexus LF-A close to it production model.

I definitely belief their two version of this supercar, one with over 400+ hp and one over 500+ hp. We all know how Toyota like to keep thing very secret. It look like to me Toyota/Lexus has another winner in it stable. Like I says before when this baby come out with the price around $40K, I want two for sure.

I really think the invasion of the Japanese "Supercars" start in 2007. With the up and coming NSX with 500+ hp, GTR/Skyline, Lexus IS-F/IS500, rumor GS-F, rumor of the Toyota Supra with a V8 with over 450+ hp, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Honda S2000's replacement the, rumor "XGA" with a V8, and the Lexus LF-A with 500+ hp.

Lexus

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2006 12:30:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

"Wilco" I'm not even going to argue with you, it's pointless (especially in this Lexus blog).

Just think about it though, how bad it would be for the economy (not to mention what it would do to Toyota & Lexus's model line) if Toyota offered everything we shovel out big bucks for, in a 35k package!

Certain guidelines would make it impossible for a car of this magnitude to be released in the modern day market for such a cheap price.

Simple business 101…Be sure to make it to my next class!

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2006 5:22:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

By the way never mind my feet...You can kiss my ass.

— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2006 5:24:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I'm sorry, but what's the point of a concept that's never going to be reality. I love the car, but it might as well be a figment of someone's imagination.

— smshnick (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2006 10:53:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

after studying the pics to decide whether i like it or not, here's how i see it:

the rear is an evolution of the "boattail" designs of classic cars, updated. recall designers of the lexus sc visited the french rivera, and looked at yacht designs for styling cues. the C-pillar "baskethandle" is also reminiscent of speedboats, especially with the top down.

the basic body suggests a "tub" as in open wheel race cars. as this is to be a road car with enclosed wheels, a squared off shape envelops the tub and encloses the wheels. it could also be likened to a styled cell phone, with a matching holster.

with these thots in mind, the rear and 3/4 rear views are "acceptable" if not (yet) pretty. it is most certainly DIFFERENT and innovative.

the front on the other hand, could use some additional work. nose is TOO high and boat like. should be lowered and lengthened to again suggest a race car.

of course, if it PERFORMS as described, all styling sins will be forgiven.

— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2006 6:46:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I like it.

— spiceace (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2006 11:45:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2