Perhaps fearing that the brand is losing touch with "passionate drivers", Toyota is developing a new "affordable" sports car to fill the gap it left when it dropped the Supra and MR2 from its lineup. The FT-86 II concept, built on a Subaru platform under a partnership agreement, is a rear wheel drive coupe with smart styling that's clearly aimed at younger drivers. Toyota showed off the car in Melbourne, ahead of this weekend's Australian International Motor Show - and took the opportunity to give the press an advance look at the Prius C concept, Prius V, 2012 Hilux and all-new Yaris as well. Pics inside.
Toyota has signaled its intention of breaking back into the younger male demographic, a segment it has neglected in favor of more practical, sensible cars in recent years. The FT-86 II concept heralds a new sports model projected to sell around the AUD$30,000 (approx. US$31,380) mark when in launches sometime mid next year.
The FT-86 II is built on Toyota's partnership with Subaru - which has provided the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and Impreza chassis. The styling is Toyota's work, and reminiscent of a Supra/Batmobile lovechild in its aggressive, LED-lit front jawline and long, low stance.
![The Toyota FT-86 II sportscar concept](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/32398cf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x667+0+0/resize/1000x667!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Ftoyota-ft-86-ii-sports-concept-6.jpg)
![The Toyota FT-86 II sportscar concept](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/53739b8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x552+0+0/resize/1000x552!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Ftoyota-ft-86-ii-sports-concept-7.jpg)
At the same event, presented at the impressive new Toyota Style Australia facility, we were shown the new, broadened Prius family, including the Prius V (for Versatile) station wagon, and the Prius C (for City) compact. More on the new Prius family here.
![The Toyota Prius C concept](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c14e3d5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x667+0+0/resize/1000x667!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Ftoyota-ft-86-ii-sports-concept-1.jpg)
![The Toyota Prius C concept](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ea9e945/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x667+0+0/resize/1000x667!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Ftoyota-ft-86-ii-sports-concept-2.jpg)
The revised Hilux was also revealed, a facelift for Australia's most popular utility vehicle, and the local press also got its first chance to see next year's Yaris compact.
![The 2012 Toyota Hilux](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/68d838b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x1500+0+0/resize/640x960!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Ftoyota-ft-86-ii-sports-concept-8.jpg)
![The 2012 Toyota Yaris](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/bdd23ab/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x667+0+0/resize/1000x667!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farchive%2Ftoyota-ft-86-ii-sports-concept-9.jpg)