nightspeed98 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Don't live in NJ and there is No Ferry up by me... Plus I will rather pay more money and take my chances driving down that Take a Ferry on the Hudson and Possilbly sink... Its an option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 looks similar to the Toyota Corolla to me. the new Corolla looks way better ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I think the original design looks much better http://image.motortrend.com/f/photo_gallery/9478051/112_0712_12z%202009_toyota_matrix_xrs%20rear_view.jpg http://www.truckgarage.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2012-Subaru-Impreza-5-Door-Rear-Side-View-570x378.jpg mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faded-a-fool Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 ^ first time seeing the resemblance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Pontiac Vibe Toyota Matrix now new to the same platform the 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatch I think the original design looks much better http://image.motortrend.com/f/photo_gallery/9478051/112_0712_12z%202009_toyota_matrix_xrs%20rear_view.jpg http://www.truckgarage.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2012-Subaru-Impreza-5-Door-Rear-Side-View-570x378.jpg yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yep, two silver hatchbacks, otherwise not a whole lot of resemblance. Under the skin these two cars couldn't be more different either. The same comparison could be made for dozens of other cars. Basically, almost all cars in every class will look similar because anytime a company tries to go outside the box, they get slammed in blogs and discussion boards. Look what being wierd did for Saab. Subaru's sales couldn't be better so apparently blandifying their cars is working. Personally, looks and brand are pretty low on my priorities in a car as I don't buy a car as a status symbol. Just give me something that doesn't look ridiculous and or overly boring. I happen like some of the more "out there" designs, but I am in the minority as these cars generally don't sell very well. I happen to be a big fan of boxy cars like the Ford Flex, Nissan Cube, and Kia Soul. They offer a ton of utility in relatively small packages and look different in an interesting way to boot. My biggest complaint is why can't Subaru offer a proper wagon like the Legacy that looks like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 More proof that Toyota's influence is way more than meets the eye. Subaru...the other Scion. :facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ in PA Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 That'd be a nifty looking little hatchback were it not for the stupid overdone wheel arches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I saw a black sport on the highway today. It looked pretty nice. I mean I'd never buy one, but it'd be nice for someone that wanted a slow, small car. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I dislike the "it looks like" game, but the rear does resemble the Dodge Caliber, to some degree. I'm on the fence a bit, with that rear styling, but otherwise I see this car as a great leap forward. Plus, the loss of the 2.5 in the base model will cause very little remorse, what with a 36mpg rating with the new 2.0. That's what base buyers want, anyway, largely. Excited for the WRX and STi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Think of it this way. If the new Rex is a Mini-Legacy, we are in a way finally getting our Legacy STi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 If they manage to keep the interior as nice as the Legacy, I don't see why it couldn't be. The interior space would be about the same, probably the same powertrain options (if not better). Only downside would probably be insurance (assuming they don't royally screw things up). I'm lame, but I like the design of the hatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Think of it this way. If the new Rex is a Mini-Legacy, we are in a way finally getting our Legacy STi. That was my line of thinking as well All those complaining about the '10 Legacy being too big now have a new, smaller Legacy (except in name). The downside is that I was hoping for a turbo H6 in my idea of a Legacy STI. I don't think that'll happen with the new Legacy-inspired STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I wonder when Subaru will finally bump up the power on the STI. It doesn't seem like 300 is nearly as competitive now. Then again they did just hit a new record on The Ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 And who are they competing with? I think that the horsepower race is over and they will be about the same, what counts now is to work on fuel economy because it sells the bulk of the cars. But the ring record is a good hint that horsepower isn't everything. Doesn't matter how many horsepowers you have if your chassis is like a boiled spaghetti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 True that most of their direct competition doesn't really exist anymore, but honestly when it comes to my next car, right now it'll come down to a Mustang, Genesis Coupe, G37, an STI, and possibly a FT86 if there are some performance options then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Think of it this way. If the new Rex is a Mini-Legacy, we are in a way finally getting our Legacy STi. I wouldn't call it a mini Legacy. While the 05-09 Legacy isn't really "luxurious", it is more upscale than the Impreza will probably ever be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 how insane would a H6 legaxy would be turbocharged? that'd be nearing GTR/911 territory if they did it right. Twin Turbo H6 running only 8 PSi each would probably run 350 hp easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyg7171 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Looks like they threw four wheels on a piece of bear shit, and as you would expect.. DISASTER!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I think the original design looks much better http://www.truckgarage.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2012-Subaru-Impreza-5-Door-Rear-Side-View-570x378.jpg you can tell toyota had a hand in "airflow" design the back sharp corner line is what they use on the prius. it helps with the turbulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydtron Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 yeah, like it or not the Kammback of the Prius is going to be everywhere because of the MPG gains from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I think it's mostly a cosmetic feature. We are going back to the "boxy" car style of the 70's and 80's... Volvo 240 is going to be "the thing" again! No we are just waiting for brightly-colored cars too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydtron Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 It's no less a cosmetic feature than tires on an F1 car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Volvo 240 is going to be "the thing" again! If only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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