WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 New York unveil starts in about 10 minutes. Live stream is running. http://suburu.com/auto-show/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/256651/ http://life.nationalpost.com/2011/04/20/new-york-auto-show-2012-subaru-impreza/ The new five-door is 4414mm long, just a single millimetre shorter than the current car. It’s exactly the same width, but 1463mm high instead of 1475mm. The new car’s wheelbase is slightly longer, too, at 2644mm compared with 2621mm. Subaru claims that this frees up extra interior space. The US-spec Impreza is being launched with a normally aspirated 2.0-litre flat four powerplant that offers 148bhp at 6200rpm and 145lb ft at 4200rpm. It replaces a 2.5-litre motor in the US market and delivers a fuel economy gain of about 30 per cent. http://nationalpostlife.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/0420impreza.jpg http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/Car/Subaru/Subaru-2041111114248881600x1060.jpg http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Subaru/Subaru-20411111059448751600x1060.jpg http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/Car/Subaru/Subaru-2041111110379711600x1060.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hmmm... I like it. Wonder what pricing will be? We're in the market for a car for my wife. Are there any published performance numbers yet? Options? Looks like a perfect replacement for the 4th gen legacy, as mentioned before. Wonder what new car will now fill the gap in the entry-level small car segment that is now missing in the scoobie lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Wow, that actually looks really good. There are a lot of Legacy cues in it. IMO, they're gonna sell a lot of them. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 2012 Subaru Impreza First Look (Inside Line) +1" wheelbase, +2" rear legroom, exterior dimensions the same curb weight down ~160 pounds 25 percent increase in bending stiffness sedan and wagon this fall WRX and STI models carry over as-is 148 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 145 pound-feet of torque @ 4,200 rpm CVT: 27/36; 5-spd manual: 25/33 hatch volume w/ rear seats down is +5.3 cubic feet hatch opening designed to accept dog crate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schado Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hmmm... Can't wait to see the WRX/STI with this body sytle. Should be interesting... 08 NBP Legacy GT BNR16G E85 13 WRB WRX. TBE & Tune 07 FXT Sports. Stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 WTF they cut the horse power?? CUT THE SHIT!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 We knew it was going to have the 2.0L. It also dropped ~160 lbs. 2.5L NA may be coming, but won't be available at launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Wonder what new car will now fill the gap in the entry-level small car segment that is now missing in the scoobie lineup? Would be great to have a new platform the size of the GC/GF or even slightly smaller, Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGT24 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I like the hatch. +1 to Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 All of us BP/BLers always wanted a Legacy STi...looks like we'll get it in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 waiting to see wrx/sti trimmed car before i pass judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schado Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 waiting to see wrx/sti trimmed car before i pass judgement. Agreed! 08 NBP Legacy GT BNR16G E85 13 WRB WRX. TBE & Tune 07 FXT Sports. Stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Good god, that thing is soo boxy :O Hatch rear somehow reminds me of protege5, which isn't a bad thing for me I guess, cause I kinda liked those. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_csl Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/256651/ http://life.nationalpost.com/2011/04/20/new-york-auto-show-2012-subaru-impreza/ http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFF/Car/Subaru/Subaru-20411111059448751600x1060.jpg Why does this picture remind me of the Pontiac Vibe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeGT Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 To me, it really looks like a refreshed version of 2005-2009 Legacy, instead of a Impreza. nothing like badge engineering within the brand.. really like the aggressive look though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz98gt Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Diggin the hatchback, especially if it gets the 27/36 mpgs too...that's really impressive, even for a fwd car, and subaru pulls it off with awd. The current wrx/sti carries over for the 2012 year?? Sadness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Autoblog has a bunch more photos and details. (Note: They're saying 110lbs lighter than 2011, not 160.) I wonder what the "Sport" trim entails (badge shown in the photos, but article references base, Premium and Limited trims). On start-up, the gauges will do the STI sweepI know this is important to some people.Why does this picture remind me of the Pontiac Vibe?Probably the prominent roof rails and the rear antenna. And it is a bit more wagon-y than the current Impreza hatch. (For me, this isn't a bad thing, as I always kind of liked the Vibe.) I'm still looking for a pic of the 5-door with the hatch open. And the center console w/o nav... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 http://cdn.images.autocar.co.uk/612x408FFFFFFF/Car/Subaru/Subaru-2041111110379711600x1060.jpg Subaru still can't build an interior door panel that looks nice.Dash and gauges look fairly decent for an economy car.They removed the sliding cup-holder cover Power mirror adjustment knob looks a little out of place on the door handle.Seats look as flat and comfortable as a park benchDo NOT like the split front side windowsPlastic silver trim is a nice touch between the upper and lower dashSeater heater switches are still in an odd position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Anyone know if the sedan has a hatch trunk lid or is it still just a regular sedan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Anyone know if the sedan has a hatch trunk lid or is it still just a regular sedan?Looks like a normal sedan trunk to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Some more pics on the Subaru media site here, including hatch w/o roof rails. Stitched black leather seating looks pretty decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ in PA Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Subaru still can't build an interior door panel that looks nice. I like the ones in my 4th gen Legacy. I wish Subaru would go back to the vertical door grab handles, instead of the purely horizontal ones incorporated into the armrest. But I'm sure the latter is cheaper to build. Overall, my impression of the styling is not bad, but it's a little too angular (seems to be a Subaru trait - does it have something to do with their manufacturing methods? Compare it to the rounded body of, say, an Audi.) Also, the darn accentuated wheel arches are my least favorite element of the design. In fact, the more images I see, the more I think those wheel arches ruin an otherwise decent looking car. (I hate the new generation of Acuras and Mazdas for the same reason.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsquarewi Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Why does the hatch not seem to have an exhaust? Where the sedan has the single pea-shooter hanging out back. Is it just because these are press photos or is it hidden behind that plastic skirt? This looks so much like what a 4th gen Legacy does I was half-expecting to see dual exhausts out back (not really) but I didn't expect to see a complete lack of exhaust. If they did hide it, that is very cool. The sedan looks like a standard C-segment, cheap exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 waiting to see wrx/sti trimmed car before i pass judgement. Agreed! It's a bit meh IMO but the gas mileage is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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