Subaru: Impreza News
02-25-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
That grille just looks stupid...
02-25-2005, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
Well, you'll definitely know what it is when you see it coming down the street...
Yes. And that's what the intend was for this one. The way an STi should look.
02-25-2005, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Yes. And that's what the intend was for this one. The way an STi should look.If only my Z had the Turbo and AWD goodness of the STi
02-25-2005, 03:18 PM
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I don't like how most of these drawings are keeping the old impreza body, I would hope the car in general would get a little larger, more refined and better styling like the legacy.
02-25-2005, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
I don't like how most of these drawings are keeping the old impreza body, I would hope the car in general would get a little larger, more refined and better styling like the legacy.
The Legacy is a great looking car. I wish they would make the Impreza look less blocky and old.. They basically threw a new nose on it and call it new
02-26-2005, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Yeah, but I'd rather it get people's attention because it is a beautiful design, rather than "what the hell is that thing??" which is probably the reaction most people will have to this thing.
If only my Z had the Turbo and AWD goodness of the STi
If only my Z had the Turbo and AWD goodness of the STi
02-26-2005, 03:30 PM
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man i still think the current subaru WRXs still look good and up to date. The new subbys front end looks like crap, other than that the rest looks ok...
03-09-2005, 05:01 PM
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2006 WRX and WRX STi
Both cars are confirmed to have HP incresed. The WRX will ditch the EJ20s and have a HP increse from 227 to 250 and the STi will jump from 300 to 320. As for torque and other specs, I'll update more when I find more specs.
P.S. Legacy GTs, Legacy Outback H6s, STi, and maybe the WRX will FINALLY come equipped with HIDs.
P.S. Legacy GTs, Legacy Outback H6s, STi, and maybe the WRX will FINALLY come equipped with HIDs.
03-09-2005, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffTSX
P.S. Legacy GTs, Legacy Outback H6s, STi, and maybe the WRX will FINALLY come equipped with HIDs.
03-09-2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffTSX
Both cars are confirmed to have HP incresed. The WRX will ditch the EJ20s and have a HP increse from 227 to 250 and the STi will jump from 300 to 320. As for torque and other specs, I'll update more when I find more specs.
P.S. Legacy GTs, Legacy Outback H6s, STi, and maybe the WRX will FINALLY come equipped with HIDs.
P.S. Legacy GTs, Legacy Outback H6s, STi, and maybe the WRX will FINALLY come equipped with HIDs.
03-15-2005, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Interesting...I wonder how this will affect their run in WRC?
It won't. The STi is only 2.5L for NA. As long as it stays 2.0L everywhere else its fine.
And I thought the baja was discontinued.
03-15-2005, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffTSX
Hmm..not too much. Only at cost plus $500 rebate.
03-15-2005, 04:29 PM
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Just curious.. what is the cost of an STi? The msrp in Canada is ridiculous
04-13-2005, 10:58 PM
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IMPREZA HOT HATCH ON WAY
Auto Express can exclusively reveal the Japanese firm has outrageous plans for the next Impreza. Altering a formula which has proved a success for the past 12 years is a bold move, but the introduction of an Impreza hatch follows Mitsubishi's plans to radically alter its Evo line-up.
The decision confirms comments made by Impreza chief engineer, Hiroshi Mori, who told Auto Express that the next-generation car "might take a new design direction, and could be smaller". So why have designers turned their back on saloons? The new car will be smaller, lighter and cheaper to produce than the four-door, and should have better handling, thanks to its short wheelbase and stiffer body.
Led by ex-Alfa Romeo and SEAT designer Andreas Zapatinas, Subaru's styling department has not only opted for a squared-off finish at the rear, but a long nose as well - bringing the new model into line with the look of many European hatches. The front overhang will house the turbo motor's intercooler, which will be moved from its current position at the top of the engine bay.
With the new car not due until 2007, Subaru has a facelifted Impreza saloon already waiting in the wings. Exclusively revealed by Auto Express in Issue 838, it will be launched at the end of this year, before going on sale early in 2006.
The Impreza hatch will sit on a shortened Legacy chassis. The plan is to introduce basic 1.5 and 2.0-litre variants, with flagship models coming with a 2.0-litre 300bhp turbo motor. Five and six-speed manual gearboxes will be available, along with a five-speed auto.
Despite the extra versatility provided by the five-door body shape, engineers won't compromise the Impreza's handling for practicality. Unlike the Legacy, which has compact rear suspension to maximise boot space, the Impreza will use a layout that will optimise driving dynamics.
To enhance the cornering potential even more, engineers and test drivers will also develop an advanced version of the current Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD). This allows more torque to be channelled to the rear wheels for sharper turn-in.
No matter how good the handling, it remains to be seen whether loyal fans will warm to the idea of an Impreza hatchback.
on the celica look
04-15-2005, 07:30 PM
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Looks horrible, going from the bug eyes to the current version back to worse than the bug eyes, i hope not.
How they have gone from this concept which looks quite nice
to all of a sudden this production design was bad enough
hopefully, poor sales of the new suv will stop any further use of this poor interpretation of the b9 concept grill.
All they had to do was keep on the pace they set with the legacy and they would be rolling.
How they have gone from this concept which looks quite nice
to all of a sudden this production design was bad enough
hopefully, poor sales of the new suv will stop any further use of this poor interpretation of the b9 concept grill.
All they had to do was keep on the pace they set with the legacy and they would be rolling.
04-16-2005, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
the aztek isnt exactly a big seller either
