With the D-3, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Lamborghini and other automakers, pulling out of this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota is rumored to have a big showing to capitalize on the lack of reveals this October. According to InsideLine's correspondent in Japan, Toyota will unveil the production version of the Lexus LF-A, originally expected to debut in Frankfurt. The V10-powered, 600-hp supercar's future was in doubt late last year, but the on-again-off-again coupe won't be the only two-door gracing the Toyota stage.

The collaboration between Toyota and Subaru on a new coupe is also rumored to make an appearance in Tokyo, although it's unclear if the Toyobaru will debut as a concept or a production model. Based on the current Impreza platform, the rear-wheel drive will coupe will be powered by a Subaru-sourced flat-four with a new Toyota-developed head that will decrease emissions and increase fuel economy while returning an estimated 220 horsepower.

Toyota is also expected to show off a range of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, along with new EV and battery technology. But the automaker will have four fewer days to show off its wares to the public – the show has been cut down from 17 days to 13, running from October 23 to November 4.

 

Not felling it at all

 

i dont know if this is a different body from the first time i saw the lf-a concept.. but i'm not liking this at all and i was in love with it when i saw pics a few years? back.

 

I can't decide if I like it or not. I'll wait to see how it performs, but so far, it's looking a hell of a lot better than the IS-F!

 

I used to absolutely love this car, but...

No thanks Toyota. I fell for this one too many times to have my hopes dashed once again. How long has car been a concept? 6 years? 8 years? I've lost track.

This is just another BS ploy for Toyota/Lexus to keep people interested in their brand because they have nothing else significant to display at their upcoming Tokyo Auto Show. And with Toyota cutting global production by 53% and profits are down by an even greater margin, does anyone believe they'll decide to finally produce this car in these economic times? Not to mention what will happen when the Prius-driving hippies find out their beloved "save the planet" car company plans to produce a 600hp, gas guzzling, CO2 belching supercar for the rich.

Give us a break Toyota, your better off building & selling toasters.