There is a void in Toyota lineup these past few years... Toyota's lineup of vehicles are targeted to a way older demographic. Although Toyota has the urban branded Scion for the younger generation they're still missing the performance spirt that a lot of car junkies crave. Since the death of both the MR2 and Celica, Toyota has lacked any sports cars that's available to the average consumer. A lot of attention was on focused on fuel efficiency than performance.

Amongst all the current recalls Toyota has some good news for all us performance enthusiast: Toyota FT-86. Currently, a concept the rear wheel drive Toyota FT-86 is meant to fill that void in their line up. Toyota U.S. president Jim Lentz confirmed the FT-86 for U.S. sale. With the prices rumored to start at around $22,000, the FT-86 is going to be gunning for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. It's not confirmed whether or not it will feature Subaru's boxer engine.

The people over at the FT-86 club have said that the design from the Toyota’s Europe Design Development have been rejected in favor of Calty Design Research's design. Calty Design Research is Toyota's North American design studio.

They write, "It’s being reported that the basic elements of the FT-86 in its new form are all ready, with the exception of a few minor items which will be finalized in March. The new Calty designed FT-86 will have less aggressively carved and curved surfaces, will feature increased overhangs (boo!), and have a higher front fascia (in all likelihood to meet current pedestrian safety requirements. Wheelbase and physical dimensions have not changed. As for the Subaru version of the FT-86, it will not differ from the Toyota version as much as previously reported. Expect only badge and option differences."