cstefanic Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/subaru-xv-concept.jpg http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/11/shanghai-preview-subaru-xv/ A Forester alternative? Doesn't look like it's got a hood scoop, either, so that blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsquarewi Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 A Forester alternative? Doesn't look like it's got a hood scoop, either, so that blows. Nope, Outback Sport (hopefully) as this looks better than the sedan, at least in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Yea, I should have Googled it earlier...this is the current XV. http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201003/subaru-impreza-xv-4_800x0w.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstefanic Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Nope, Outback Sport (hopefully) as this looks better than the sedan, at least in the dark. Outback Sport it is. http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/8850/subaruxvconcept.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 If this is a new OBS, it's apparently getting Outback/Forester size ground clearance? (The current OBS is 6.3", just a hair over the normal Impreza hatch and sedan.) So this will compete with the Juke, Outlander Sport, Countryman, and other actually small crossovers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Seems to be the next Outback version of the Impreza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoFire Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I have a feeling this is going to look at lot better than the Impreza... but its being called a concept, who knows it might get watered down too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Outback Sport it is. good call, nice overlay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD31013 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I agree, much better than the Impreza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 "I have a feeling this is going to look at lot better than the Impreza" I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 FHI Introduces the “SUBARU XV CONCEPT” as the World Premiere (PDF/129.4KB) <Major Specifications> Body size (Overall: Length x Width x Height): 4,450 mm (175.20") x 1,800 mm (70.87") x 1,620 mm (63.78") Wheelbase: 2,635 mm (103.74") Engine: 2.0-liter four cylinder Horizontally-Opposed DOHC engine Transmission: Lineartronic (CVT) Tire size: 245/45 ZR19 Passengers: 5That's about 4.9 - 5.5" higher than the current '11 Outback Sport (depending on whether they count roof rails in the XV concept's listed height). Subaru XV concept crossover unveiled in Shanghai (Autoblog) - Pics here XV Concept minisite - Not much there yet, but the images that can be found in non-Flash form at the Autblog link. There's a link to the live reveal that isn't active yet. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5634522605_749eaedd6e_o.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5634522711_6d7f1ce442_o.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5634508797_1c7df6498a_o.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5634508915_8111f92af1_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Some live pics on NASIOC here and here. And from Inside Line. Concept has push-button start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Something a bit less green... http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5636114968_568c39f9a0_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5635534371_cf15e68ffa_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5636114932_c90339c272_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5635607069_1d2a6a38c8_m.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5635607083_a96c68e378_m.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Yuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsquarewi Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I think this is one of those rare cases where the actual production model will end up looking better than the "concept." Those wheels/rims on this thing are just out-of-hand and it's sitting waaay to high. Once they get some realistic wheels on this (like the current VX in post #3 above) this will look like a proper refreshed Outback Sport and be a nice little car rather than a ghetto'd up Nissan Rogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvirga88 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 this will look like a proper refreshed Outback Sport and be a nice little car rather than a ghetto'd up Nissan Rogue. on that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 The only thing I really dislike about this concept is the rear end. It just seems really busy. Ditch some or all of the chrome and that center-bumper reflector/light, and it probably won't be as off-putting. (And of course the wheels and LCD-behind-plastic center stack will change before it sees production.) I looked at the '07 Outback Sport / Impreza 2.5i, before buying my Legacy. I just felt it was a bit too cramped, the interior was a bit lacking, and the mpg was actually worse (if only by 1mpg) than the larger Legacy. The XV looks promising. And the added ground clearance is something I could use, on occasion. The Outback is more space than I need, and gets expensive optioned up (at least $28k with CVT, moonroof, AWP; $30k if you want that with leather). The Forester is still stuck with 4EAT (though the CVT is presumably coming MY12 or 13, we haven't heard anything yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B 127 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 This is definitely just the new Outback Sport. On the Japanese Subaru site, they have everything up for the new Impreza XV. Here is the link. http://www.subaru.jp/impreza/xv/#/exterior/exterior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I like it the way it is..... 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Fascinating lineup, that's for sure http://www.subaru.jp/carlineup/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.