SLegacy99 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I was reading my Road and Track yesterday and saw the little blurp about the next Impreza. It is the hatchback we've all been seeing photos of and wondering if they were real. I dont like it so much, but maybe Ill feel differently about it in person.I must say that I am dissapointed. I was hoping that the Impreza would get the Turbo Hybrid by '09 when I can buy a car. However, its goin in the Legacy first, and well I could never afford that. Kinda bummed. Hope my current Legacy makes it until 2010, 2011, whenever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. pepper Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I feel the same way, that thing looks freakin weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver05LegGTL Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Yeah that 07 STI Ltd is looking better and better... Last year of the 4 door STI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Im just prayin that Subaru will surprise us and wow us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver05LegGTL Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Not holding my breath... suggest you don't either! Anyone waiting for an Legacy STI is s**t out of luck... I just don't think it is going to happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8erOrd Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I doubt that is the new Impreza. Subaru has not announced anything, and I've seen 4door facelifts that look real, not like artist renderings. 2015 Mustang Ecoboost Premium w/ PP (6MT) 2006 LGT Ltd 5MT OBP Cobb Short Throw Shifter | GS Catless Up Pipe Gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 I doubt that is the new Impreza. Subaru has not announced anything, and I've seen 4door facelifts that look real, not like artist renderings. I dunno Road & Track is a pretty credible source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I dont really think that this corporate face that Subaru is trying to cram down out throats is really doing that good of a job. I think the design scheme is a bit obvious, and it doesnt seem to be flattering on its most sporty offering, the STi, or its most timid, the Tribeca. It looks as though they are trying to keep the Legacy very middle of the road, which is good for Legacy fans. To be honest, if Subaru wants to play up its aircraft heritage, I think it would be better off done in the detailing of a car (brushed aluminum, HUD, excellent forward visibility) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 To be honest, if Subaru wants to play up its aircraft heritage, I think it would be better off done in the detailing of a car (brushed aluminum, HUD, excellent forward visibility) They did add that second wing to the rear windshield of the STi....hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 the 2008 sti is going to be a 5 door for its first year. the impreza is going to be a 4 door. it looks like a baby IS lexus. the 5 door is based on the wrc car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 I thought the idea was to have a 2 door and the hatchback for Rally purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8erOrd Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 As you can no doubt imagine, there have been many threads on this topic over at the wrx forums: Hatchback: http://www.wrxforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=011116;p=1 4/5 door: http://www.wrxforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=011116;p=3#000043 2015 Mustang Ecoboost Premium w/ PP (6MT) 2006 LGT Ltd 5MT OBP Cobb Short Throw Shifter | GS Catless Up Pipe Gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 They did add that second wing to the rear windshield of the STi....hehe I just dont like that Subaru wants to play up its aircraft heritage, so what does their lead designer say "hey lets make the front of our cars look like a jet!!" Come on... if you want to give the perception of aircraft, you dont smack them over the head of you bring aircraft cues into the design- the NSX used the F-16 as inspiration for the cockpit, HUD's are pretty straight forward, Bentleys and Jaguars use brushed ro turned aluminum in their interiors, or high quality toggle switches. Why not a sports car utilizing Cobra like cooling fans- these and other design schemes use aircraft cues without screaming to the world, "hey, look at our aircraft nosed cars!!" http://www.carmemories.com/images/dbimages/1144.jpg http://www.fast-autos.com/Assets/bmwm5hud.jpg http://www.motordesktop.com/wallpaper/sportscars/Acura%20NSX%202004%20-%201024x768.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 i dunno maybe because of its longer wheelbase for stability (5door). Im trying to get a pik of it from my soa rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 That is certainly not the most flattering pic of an NSX that I've ever seen. Makes the car look even more cab-forward and taller than it even is, with a long blocky tail, and a weird fish-face. Normally I don't think NSXs are bad looking. This pic is not my favorite. And I whole heartedly agree that the Subaru airplane heritage thing is too literal and confined to the grille. Either do it, and design a modern looking car that is aerodynamic with aircraft touches, or don't worry about aircraft, and just build cars that look like cars. Personally, one of the most aircraft inspired automobiles that I can think of is in my avatar, the McLaren F1, (could also be said of Koenigsegg, and Pagani Zonda), and not because it screams "I'd rather be an airplane!" But the body lines, doors, interior, switchgear, general construction, and everything screams aerospace-grade. And I would LOVE it if more cars, especially cars I want to buy, would come with HUD displays. I was thinking about that the other day, for a configureable HUD. Something that can incorporate forward obstacle radar (some lux cars are getting now), LEO radar detector indicators (kinda like valentine one's remote display) and other things, and have the driver be able to select what is displayed and how. I was thinking something even aftermarket, to avoid planned obsolescence, and more compatability with third party products like MP3 player display, and radar detectors, etc... that might be interesting to show in an unobtrusive manner. Car companies spend SOOO much money on safety during accidents, but they don't seem to be improving driver interaction and awareness very much. things that can make people better drivers and more aware of information. in the age of computer desktop widgets, and LCD displays with super high resolution, and devices with computing power to spare in very small packages, this kind of thing should be emminently do-able. I would love to help design a Subaru GT coupe, based on the Legacy GT, in a new, updated, much sportier SVX idiom, with some of this stuff incorporated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk8erOrd Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 All other considerations aside, I like the 4 door variant that I posted the best. That 2 door is hideous. 2015 Mustang Ecoboost Premium w/ PP (6MT) 2006 LGT Ltd 5MT OBP Cobb Short Throw Shifter | GS Catless Up Pipe Gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 i prefer 4 d doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacingFish Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 ill stick with my lgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 In response to the Legacy Sti it would appear that Japan will get one in 2008. I'm hoping that if the Spec B sales of the unlimited version in 2007 are up to par that they will introduce this hopefully by 2010, maybe more realistically by 2012. I would love to be buying a second generation legacy Sti by 2015. But hey, lets keep it in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 In response to the Legacy Sti it would appear that Japan will get one in 2008. I'm hoping that if the Spec B sales of the unlimited version in 2007 are up to par that they will introduce this hopefully by 2010, maybe more realistically by 2012. I would love to be buying a second generation legacy Sti by 2015. But hey, lets keep it in today. Dont forget to throw the fact in that in '09 the hybrid Legacy is coming into play. OOOO spicy. ...never know, could be real fuel efficient or a supercar like the GS450h. My bet is fuel efficient, but since its a turbo, well, would Subaru ever let us down like that? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I really like the new lexus IS, but as far as the impreza is concerned they need to step their game up if they want to keep up with the new Civic from a styling, and quality. Especially with the 4d SI coming out soon. Sure its not as fast but 0-60 isnt everything. However i see the 5d becoming a hot segment, especially with the GTI and the re-birth of the rabbit... Make it with a usable backseat and a dash cluster that isnt nasty ugly and I might be back in a subaru showroom in 08.. If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 Id like the IS if you could get the bigger engine, AWD, and manual transmission. But you can only get a 6 speed in the 250. AWD in an auto 250. or auto 350, but no AWD. Very very odd to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erito Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Subaru you can do anything you want but PLEASE REMOVE THE SEAT FRONT!!! The new Impreza and B9 front looks like a crappy Seat from Spain. Seat is #%&!!¤##! -cars and Subaru will ruin their Europe sales if they look like it. Would Toyota design their front like Fiat or Lada? don't think so.... Who from Seat has infiltrated Subarus design team and druged them? http://www.seat.se/su/se/cordoba/site/gallery/exterior/.article-klickable/img-ext-09,property=Image.jpg maby this post would be better in the WTF ! section... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimbus Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 When the bug-eye WRX was released, everyone was up-in-arms about it being a 4-door. Now that Subaru is potentially releasing a 2-door, everyone is up-in-arms again!! LOL:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedler Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 The pic of that 2 door hatchback STi was a photoshop picture.. and I agree, It looks extremly goofy. But remember, if they do release a 2door I doubt that wing will be on it, as the 07's have lost the tall wing and gone with a more understated decklid spoiler. But then again, it's just speculation. I would think that if they were to release a two door impreza, it would look something like the Prodrive P2. or the B11s Concept (this pic from 2003) http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Subaru_co_uk.nsf/NULL/15B9351678182CFE80256E8200499A7A/$FILE/b11s_f3q_studio.jpg http://www.subaru.co.jp/r1/ As for Subaru playing up it's aircraft herritage with new front end treatments... they look like Edsel's... if they have to do anything to the front they should go to the grill treatment that is on the 07 legacy's with the chrome "wings" on either side of the sube emblem in the grill, it's tasteful, not to tacky... My personal favorite sube look where the ones with the bug eyes and big round driving lights.. 2002 Impreza WRX STi ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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