While the it’s unlikely that Toyota would sell a rebadged Miata, there’s a report that the roadster’s chassis could be used for the next-gen Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ coupes.
Toyota and Mazda continue to further their partnership, which is seen by the introduction of the new Scion iA, which is essentially a rebadged Mazda2. Now there’s a new rumor that the partnership could involve Toyota borrowing another one of Mazda’s models – the new MX-5 Miata. While the it’s unlikely that Toyota would sell a rebadged Miata, there’s a report that the roadster’s chassis could be used for the next-gen Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ coupes.
Car and Driver claims that inside sources have revealed that Toyota is considering using the Miata’s chassis for the next-generation coupe. “If Toyota were to employ the MX-5’s chassis, it would be on the next-generation FT86,” a source revealed.
Related: Fiat 124 Spider to debut this year with Mazda MX-5 Miata DNA
The rumor may seem a little odd, but Mazda is already sharing the Miata’s platform with Fiat for the new 124 Spider, so it’s possible that Mazda may be open to sharing it with others.
Source: Car and Driver
