PhilT Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Quote: "Rumour has it that the success of the Smart car here in Canada has prompted SCI into bringing the R1 to Canada with possibly a diesel variant or a 1.6L gas engine. It's kinda cute with it's fender flares, Subie/Alpha family front end, Tribeca-ish side bulges and pararamic roof." http://carview.r3h.net/images.carview.co.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/88838/P6.jpg Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I rather have that than the Chevy Aveo or whatever it's called! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skubdu Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 looks like a mini tribeca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 looks like a mini turd... I don't think smart cars will make it in America anytime soon. If they're not in NYC or SF, they certainly won't make it in fly-over country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 looks like a mini turd... I don't think smart cars will make it in America anytime soon. If they're not in NYC or SF, they certainly won't make it in fly-over country. A mini turd ??? This thing has got to weigh at least 1,500 lbs, how big do they have to get before you class them as full size Seriously, I heard Smart cars were selling like hot cakes in the US, as they are here : www.smartcarofamerica.com If it has AWD I would seriously consider getting one................for the wife ! Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjnorman Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I kind of like it. It could give the mini and run for its money. Of course, being an ex-Brit I am kind of bias to having a liking for small cars to blast round city streets (at least as long has it has a bit of HP.. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 That car is very sexy...much better looking than the Tribeca...lots of style. I'd be all over it. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 That car is very sexy...much better looking than the Tribeca...lots of style. I'd be all over it. In Japan it is 2wd or AWD...give it a little more power and I think it'd be a hit, especially in commute cities. Let it be known GAS IS KILLING ME!!! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChruiSSer Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 We should either throw the STi setup in there, or even that H-12 that's up on ebay...Talk about sleeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 It's... an egg! Actually not too bad. Somewhat interesting lines. -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 it would be sick at AWD & add a 20G turbo on this bad boy to put down 300 whp.. if the car does weigh something like 1500 lbs or so and add some wide tires and a wide body kit, lowered, it will spank at autox and even track events. Oh wait, I just described what an AWD Mini could be Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Just as long as I can buy it in pastel pink with Hello Kitty stickers on it, just like the SMART car I saw the other week. That my friends, would be HOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Man I remember seeing those little Smart cars when I was in Germany a few years ago. All I could think was, man if I was in my Dad's Yukon XL and I tapped that thing they would be sooooo dead. Small is great and all for gas milage and for parking, but for the size of vehicles on the road today its just too much of a risk. JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AreEyeSeeKay Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I actually saw one of these about two weeks ago at the light just down the road from SOA headquarters, so they could be considering bringing them over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low_suby_wagon Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 LMFAO wow what a small car! I say hook it up with all the stuff from JC Whitney! Can you imagine 18's on that? (just kidding) I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 crap.... that thing is cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdt Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 ...http://fins.actwin.com/pics/Arothron_meleagris.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 No... http://www.germancarfans.com/news/2050607.004/2050607.004.1M.jpg = ...http://fins.actwin.com/pics/Arothron_meleagris.jpg [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 hell yea! id rock that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 http://www.subaru.co.jp/r2/custom_types/imgs/top.jpg OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyLIMITED Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 i'd drive it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Keep them all;) Any of these vehicles are not much safer than a motorcyle...I'll take the latter & get better gas mileage:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjam79 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Here is little FYI: SOA exectutives are currently testing the R1 on the streets in and around New Jersey. They are thinking of using this car as a entry level / high MPG vehicle. It would also lower ther EPA Fuel Economy Fleet rating. So those of you that are not to keen on them, I would imagine you might however be interested in a turbocharged H6 setting in a Legacy. In order for that to happen SOA must first induce a high MPG vehicle to counter-weight a very high performance gas hog. This is due to the very stringent regulations that EPA imposes on automakers. SOA is aware of the market for a high performance luxury sedan. They read these forums on a regular basis to see trends and consumer needs. Honestly, the R1 would make a great daily commuter for people that have long commutes and would not utilize anything larger than a 2-seater(2+2) on a commuting basis. I have also heard talk of a possible 4-door version in the works. At 53 MPG, Subaru could really help their image, as well as, put together a great strategy to expand their line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Does anyone have the specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 If it will hasten Subaru's advent of the >$100k Twin Turbo Flat-6 AWD street car, then, BRING IT ON!!! And Subaru Global or SOA is reading this... look for my screen name on these forums. I've got plenty of ideas... PM me with any questions or product planning job offers! Give me a job with decent pay and watch how fast my plans change from planning for to actually buying your products Hopefully with my plans, others would start buying too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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