This is the Toyota GT 86 Shooting Brake Concept Car

This concept has just come to light in Australia, as the brand’s Australian division had the idea of adding a touch of practicality to the Toyota GT 86.

The Toyota GT 86 Shooting Brake Concept has been revealed in Sydney but, for the moment, it does not appear that it will reach any dealership on the planet. Even so, it would not surprise us if, should this concept receive good reviews from the public, it could make its way to certain markets as a production vehicle.

First of all, it was designed on computer and later in clay, as if it were a “boredom test”, since it was not in the manufacturer’s plans to build an actual unit. “I was completely surprised and I liked it so much that I met with the experts to produce a concept based on that design,” said Tetsuya Tada.

Besides bringing the shooting brake image to real life, Toyota states that this concept has been driven and tested on its usual test tracks. Mechanically, it keeps the same four-cylinder boxer engine, without forced induction, which produces 200 CV.

The difference between this concept and the production model lies in its rear end, as the front remains unchanged. The roof is stretched and the smooth coupe silhouette disappears completely. The roofline now drops very abruptly to gain a good number of litres of cabin space, although Toyota has not offered the exact figure. This translates, above all, into greater rear-seat headroom (especially greater height clearance) and an increase in boot volume.

As you well know, the Toyota GT 86 is characterised by being an affordable rear-wheel-drive sports car, capable of delivering plenty of driving thrills to whoever is behind the wheel. It is not the fastest on the stopwatch, but it is powerful and fun enough to take you from one bend to the next with a smile on your face. However, it is not a practical car. Should it reach the market at some point, although its styling (to my taste) is not as attractive as that of the coupe model, it could be an alternative for customers seeking genuine sportiness with an extra dose of practicality.

Via | AutoExpress