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Why no manual though?
And why no rear seats?
Who is their target audience for this?
These just dont add up
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No manual because there isn't enough demand to invest in offering one. That money is being spent developing electric drivetrains and autonomous driving systems.
Target audience is people who want a compact; true 2-seater sports car. This answer also addresses your second question.
Funny- for how often people complain about cars getting larger, I hear near-zero praise for this car's compact size.  |
3400 pounds isn't small. They got the length right, same as a Cayman, but missed the weight by 400 pounds. |
Oh! So it's the weight that is making it large... even though it isn't actually large. Umkay.  |
No, it's big. It's 14 inches longer than my M Coupe was and 4 inches longer than my GTI. So yes, large and fat. Both. |
I didn't check your numbers, but if I may add another perspective...
The Supra's 4379mm length is identical to a Cayman S, but at 1854mm wide it's a little narrower than the Porsche, which measures 1994mm across. In terms of wheelbase there's only 5mm in it.
The TT RS is shorter and narrower than both but with a longer wheelbase, while the M2 is the longer for both overall length and wheelbase, and is just a little narrower than the Cayman S.
As for the weight... a Supra's weight sounds like a lot until you consider the M2 weighs more.
Granted, an M2 is a 2+2, but it's generally considered a small tossable car. The A90 is smaller and lighter. Where's the applause?