Comments on: Nissan To Take On Toyobaru Coupe

By: mxfive4

mxfive4 — Tue, 06 May 2008 17:51:04 +0000

tommy!:

2010 – again!

Why does it feel like that 2010 is the new 2000? I’m half expecting someone (like Tesla) to proclaim a flying (electric) car to be released that year.

Great point – I hadn’t added up all the promises for 2010 till you said that.

Having digested that – here is an idea for Nissan:

– drop the hatchback
– make it a coupe (sedan and wagon to come later)
– make it a 4 cyl
– make it rwd
– make it light-weight

Call it the 510.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:19:36 +0000

2010 – again!

Why does it feel like that 2010 is the new 2000? I’m half expecting someone (like Tesla) to proclaim a flying (electric) car to be released that year.

By: mxfive4

mxfive4 — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:13:32 +0000

As far as we’re concerned, the more light, zippy RWD coupes the better… no matter where they’re sold.

While I understand TTAC readership maybe international, for myself and other affordable, lightweight, RWD enthusiasts in NA it is one more bit of disappointment.

Maybe someday our Skyline will come in.

By: ttacgreg

ttacgreg — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:59:20 +0000

Hear, Hear, rochskier

I am still enjoying 1990 turbo “Mitsubishi Eclipse”-in the no boy racer add on trim Plymouth Laser Q-ship version – I bought new those many years ago. It easily tops 30 mpg, even when driven to enjoy the balance shafted 2 liters silky revs, turbo whoosh and still respectable thrust. It was a car ahead of its time.

By: argentla

argentla — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:44:57 +0000

God knows, Nissan needs SOMETHING desirable that’s smaller than the FM platform. The Versa looks like a gyoza, and is about as fun to drive, and the Sentra is really advancing the art of nothing.

By: Mullholland

Mullholland — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:09:06 +0000

Not a big Nissan fan but this looks nice. Bring it!

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:08:50 +0000

Nah, I like my ‘99 Miata BECAUSE it’s a convertible. For a coupe, my Probe GT(Mazda MX-6) does more than my ‘86 RX-7 Coupe ever could.
But it’s the Miata that has me grinning the whole way.

By: johnny ro

johnny ro — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:02:02 +0000

They should call it a Silvia. I want one, sight unseen (I am dangerous or maybe foolhardy).

And I agree on Miata coupe, I wish my 99 Miata was a coupe instead of roadster. I liked my 91 Mr2 more.

By: rochskier

rochskier — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:09:59 +0000

Mitsubishi should just bring back some form of the 1990-99 Eclipse with improved weight distribution, improved build quality, and a quicker revving implementation of the 4G63.

Problem solved!

By: quasimondo

quasimondo — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:23:48 +0000

If we can’t see this car stateside, then it’s meaningless.

By: red5

red5 — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:27:02 +0000

I loved my Miatas, but I would have been hard pressed not to ditch the drop top if they had done a Miata coupe.

By: nehoc93

nehoc93 — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:38:30 +0000

I think some of the HP wars will finally start to wane. This is a great concept, and I applaud them for trying to maintain a balance between performance and economy. Not every car has to have 300hp and get 20mpg. There are a lot of people who would be happy with a “light”, 200hp+, sporty 4-cyl. that gets 25mpg. I hope there are more to come. As for this Nissan, I’m ecstatic at the thought of it!

By: Areitu

Areitu — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:07:36 +0000

I say, It’s about time!

By: The Luigiian

The Luigiian — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:03:15 +0000

I’m glad to see more makes working with the RWD platform. It’s surprising that it’s being done with fuel economy the way it is, considering the extra weight.

But hey, no complaints from me. Sporty 4-seater for sub $24,000 and 29 mpg and I might be sold.

Still won’t be a Mustang though.