SUBE555 Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 In this [url=http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=ERZYNCQGQTM22CRBAEOCFFA?type=topNews&storyID=5146036]Reuters[/url] news article it states this: [quote]Among them are plans to build and sell in the next business year a high-margin crossover vehicle priced at around $40,000 as part of its strategy of offering value-added cars to cultivate a premium brand like BMW and Volvo. It estimated sales of around 34,000 units in the 2006/07 business year.[/quote] That's steep for a Subaru if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Depends on what they offer really, if they offer something that has the same features as something $20,000 more then they might be pricing it right.. but the name Subaru won't sell at that level I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Not bad to me. I imagine that this would be top of the line probably with adjustable suspension, McIntosh and other doo dads. That would put it right at Acura MDX competition and a bit cheaper than the Volvo XC90. I have long believed that this 7pax will be very similar to those SUVs, though I'm constantly wrong. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Anyone got a clue as to what engine we will see in the new SUV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 I think for starters at least, word is the std 250/219 H6. That's the word on the street at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 They won't get 40K with that powerplant.. At least I wouldn't even consider it.. not that I am right now or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.75L H6 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Time for my engine! 8) (3.7, not 3.75, but still! :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 That probably would be a good size 3.75 for the larger 7Pax XUV. I'd say if it came base with that engine, $32-35k might be more worthwhile, while a larger or forced induction version may be more worthy or pulling in that kind of dough. Supposedly Subaru's R&D department is pushing on with hybrid and diesel development as one of the execs have already has recently taken a drive in a prototype Turbo-Diesel H6. That would potentially be a good introduction provided performance is just along with the economy aspect. I'd think if it would come, it would be around the time fuel regulations hit stage 2 dropping emissions by 1/7th of their current levels in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.75L H6 Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 well, with valve timing, and a more NA-tuned 3.7 (maybe we could get the redline above 6500 for a change of pace ...) I think that that, depending on size/features might get it to 40k w/ out FI. Although FI 3.0 or even 3.7 would be hoss! Japanese and Europeans like small displacement, Americans do not. With larger displacement engines in sedands these days, I still think the Leggy could stand a 3.7. Or a stronger 2.5 turbo or even a 3.0 turbo, and I know these aren't practical, and won't happen for a while. (Although a larger turbo package like the -7 motor might not be very difficult to implement in the current GT ... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 3.0 light boost turbo is my thought. Basically a larger version of the F-XT engine would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 3.75, if you want displacement, Magnum with a HEMI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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