dubbwah Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Japanese brand unveils Advanced Tourer concept, a sporty new sub-Liberty station wagon. Subaru has unveiled a new concept sports wagon that could be sold here as a smaller alternative to its Liberty wagon. The new sporty wagon is likely to sit in between the Impreza and the Liberty and could compete with smaller wagons such as the Volkswagen Golf wagon and the Hyundai i30 CW. And in a big pointer to the future, the concept, known as the Advanced Tourer, is powered by a smaller displacement 1.6-litre, direct injection turbocharged “boxer” engine teamed to a CVT automatic – a combination Subaru says “will guide the brand’s future engine strategy”. Advertisement: Story continues below Subaru currently has 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines for its WRX and Forester performance variants, but managing director Nick Senior says smaller turbocharged engines are being considered as the company looks to trim fuel consumption. “It’s one of the things that as a brand we’ve got to have a look at in the future,” he says. “It’s got to be considered. Is there a case for smaller engines with turbos.” Senior says that in the short term, traditional petrol engines are still the main game in the car industry. “There is a hell of a lot more to be gained with improvements in the internal combustion engine. “We’ve got to realise that despite the hype, the alternative vehicle market is 0.86 per cent of the total vehicle market in Australia. We’ve got to realise that hybrid sales decreased this year. Diesel passenger car sales have decreased this year. There is still a hell of a lot of life left in the traditional engine.” The Volkswagen Group, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have all switched to lower displacement turbocharged engines to deliver fuel savings while retaining good performance and Senior says it makes sense. The Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept also features a hybrid system with an EV mode that allows the car to be driven at low speeds purely by the car’s electric motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Shame it'll never see production looking even close to that. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Shame it'll never see production looking even close to that. Good because it's ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formattix Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Batman doors aside, I like it. I hope the 6th and following generations have more power options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Good because it's ugly. Didn't stop the 5th gen. I'd rather see more aggressive styling, than another Camry. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 http://wot.motortrend.com/2011-tokyo-subaru-advanced-tourer-concept-boxer-wagon-with-style-and-hybrid-tech-140297.html Also significant is the concept’s hybrid powertrain. Starting with Subaru’s signature, turbocharged boxer engine, engineers have downsized displacement to 1.6 liters for better efficiency. The electric motor was designed in-house and is powered by lithium-ion batteries. Despite the smaller boxer engine, the hybrid system will reportedly produce the same figures as the current 2.0 and 2.5-liter four-cylinder engines. Subaru isn’t quite ready to release power figures and ditto the hybrid’s electric-only capabilities. http://vnexpress.net/Files/Subject/3b/bb/ce/d6/subaru-advanced-tourer_2.jpg http://vnexpress.net/Files/Subject/3b/bb/ce/d6/subaru-advanced-tourer_3.jpg http://vnexpress.net/Files/Subject/3b/bb/ce/d6/subaru-advanced-tourer_4.jpg http://vnexpress.net/Files/Subject/3b/bb/ce/d6/subaru-advanced-tourer_5.jpg http://vnexpress.net/Files/Subject/3b/bb/ce/d6/subaru-advanced-tourer_6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formattix Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I like it, I'm also hoping for more power than the base 170hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/gen-6-175262.html didn't know I was late.. noob me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I like it, I'm also hoping for more power than the base 170hp. they said the power should be equivalent to 2.0 or 2.5L engine. I think they were talking about their turbocharged engine (I hope, at least) since the 1.6 is turbocharged anyway my math: 1.6L FI + Lithium-ion battery = 2.5L FI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formattix Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 The hybrid's going to cost at least $35,000 grand here, I'd rather put that into a GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Ugly and cartoonish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Not really diggin the fenders and the hood reminds me of a Maxima, otherwise it's not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdpink Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Looks like saab, acura and mazda mash-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Blind spots rival the Venza and Infiniti vehicles. Not amused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I like the styling. Too bad the bits I like will have been watered down into bland meh long before it reaches production. 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...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 In for a GT version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'm in for a GT version. I like the body as it stands. Although I do see some MDX influence out back. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'm in for a GT version. I like the body as it stands. Although I do see some MDX influence out back. TL, RDX, and MDX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadal4Hand Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Sign me up if there's a GT version!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRacer Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think that it looks like one of the coolest looking wagons ever. This is what we need to stand out in a market full of SUVs, something over the top and stylish. As long as it comes available with a proper manual transmission, and decent powertrain/diff/suspension options, you can count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ugly and cartoonish. you can say that for all concept cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppertone Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think that it looks like one of the coolest looking wagons ever. This is what we need to stand out in a market full of SUVs, something over the top and stylish. As long as it comes available with a proper manual transmission, and decent powertrain/diff/suspension options, you can count me in I concur. 2010 2.5GT limited is for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer27 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think bigger windows in the rear would be nice, but definately a fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieDriver Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I second this ^^^ - It could be toned down slightly from the concept, but definitely needs to be edgier than the Camry. I loved the Legacy concept (prior to the 2010 release), and the production Legacy lost most of the concept's edginess - I was greatly disappointed. The aggressive nose on the concept drew attention away from the bulbous shape of the body and fenders. With that aggressive nose gone, all that's left is the bulbousness. The Impreza did a slightly better job of transitioning from concept to reality, so let's hope the Gen6 will too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I like it... I like the concept interior too, though that stuff won't make it into production.. and hopefully neither will those doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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