Subaru Countdown

[warrior]

http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2008/aut ... index.html (http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2008/autoshow/countdown/index.html)

I want to know what legend is being reborn? Anyone know?

[Plays_with_Toys]

The new 08 WRX? Maybe the SVX?


NO! THE LOYALE!!! YES!

[sheepdog]

maybe the new STi concept, to respond to the evo x?

[deadlydave]

a new legacy rally car would be a sweet revelation, but it's probably the Impreza hatchback.

[Superu264]

a new legacy rally car would be a sweet revelation, but it's probably the Impreza hatchback.

+1

The new Impreza is being shown at the NY Auto show so I'm guessing that will be the legend reborn. Subaru's confidence is nice to see. :cool:

or

B9 Tribeca STi?!?!?!?!?

[Sarra]

I doubt there's going to be a hatchback. Everyone was all "OOOH, the 2007 SWRT car is going to be a hatchback!" It obviously isn't.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I doubt there's going to be a hatchback. Everyone was all "OOOH, the 2007 SWRT car is going to be a hatchback!" It obviously isn't.

No, it most definitely will be a hatch - have you seen the spy photos? They're legit. SoJ released a statement on it too.

Anyways, it'd be cool if the RX came back :lol:

[deadlydave]

It could always be a new baja or brat :wink:

[Huffer]

The only Legendary Subaru that deserves to be reborn is the ultra rare 22B.

Either that, or the Justy. ;)

[Wiscon_Mark]

Either that, or the Justy. ;)

The only part of that car that was really a Subaru was the tranny.

[Huffer]

I don't care, it was still friggin cool. :P

[Sarra]

The only Legendary Subaru that deserves to be reborn is the ultra rare 22B.

Either that, or the Justy. ;)

That would be awesome. ;)

And if they were going to do a hatch, then why isn't the WRC car a hatchback?

[Wiscon_Mark]

It will be - they need to stay competitive in the WRC and hatch is the way to go. Look at how Ford and Citroen dominated in 06.

For more details, read Subiesport :wink:

[Sarra]

Crap, that's what I forgot to pickup at the bookstore the other day. :-(

It's irritating me, I can't download the current stages of the WRC, the website is "down".

[sheepdog]

B9 Tribeca STi?!?!?!?!?

God no. We all just need to let that abomination of a vehicle die haha.

[Plays_with_Toys]

An all new Subaru 360 to compete with the VW bug!

[subba]

An all new Subaru 360 to compete with the VW bug!
I was just gonna say that :P

It should be a SVX with a new Turbo Charged H6.... A Subaru Super car :lol:

[sansMYSTi]

I also vote for a new SVX - it would basically be a restyled 2 door Legacy GT. I gather from the countdown that it would be a previously offered vehicle, which had not been in production for some time, so another guess may be a Justy (maybe with the 2.5 out of a Rex)

[Superu264]

B9 Tribeca STi?!?!?!?!?

God no. We all just need to let that abomination of a vehicle die haha.

I don't know, I'm really looking forward to the update. There's no way it can't look better.

[backpack09]

+1 for the brat... We need another imported half ass pickup truck...
http://www.casadelgato.com/Fleet/images/79Brat.jpg

[sansMYSTi]

Well the Baja didn't sell well, so I don't think the brat will return. As for the Tribeca, it may be ugly, but it is a very practical decent vehicle. I may replace my wifes Outback with one in a few years for my growing family, and need to tow a trailer and boat.

[SilentRacer]

I will be attending this show and be sure to take pics/vids for you guys :cool:

[Superu264]

^ I can't wait to see my fellow Subaru nerds drooling over the new toys.

[Plays_with_Toys]

I'm certain it's the impreza. It hasn't had a huge body style overhaul in 5 years.

[Sarra]

Cool, that Brat has the third eye. :D

[BE-Fresh]

I'm certain it's the impreza. It hasn't had a huge body style overhaul in 5 years.

+1
In the March issue of MoterTrend I beleive (Some "Italian Stallion" 'Stang on the front cover) theres a small artice that shows a completely redesigned STi coming very soon, '08 possibly

http://www.motortrend.com/future/future ... to_01.html (http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_vehicles/112_0703_future_sports_performance_cars/photo_01.html)

[Wiscon_Mark]

Guys, it's already announced that it's the Impreza...I didn't think that was still a question :lol:

Hatchback baby!

[warrior]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1230198 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1230198)

I feel weird.. it looks like.. damn.. what the hell does it look like?

[dodik]

but maybe just maybe theyll anounce a three door?

[Wiscon_Mark]

I think they might be.

I like the WRX, except for the grille...to fancy car-ish. Other than that, it's a good new release.

[Plays_with_Toys]

From motor trend:

http://www.taberwest.com/images/wrx003.jpg
http://www.taberwest.com/images/wrx2.jpg
http://www.taberwest.com/images/wrx4.jpg

My impressions:

+ hood scoop
+ tail light shape
- tail light coloring
- exhaust on right hand side
- front grill
- front grill
- front grill
- front bumper cut out
- square vents (subaru really needs to get a clue and put round vents in these cars, if they integrated round vents near the top of the dash it'd be so easy for gauge swap ins.

[Plays_with_Toys]

Stolen from awdpirates again:


ROCKSTAR from RS25.com did these photoshops:

http://www.pmgz.net/2057.jpg
http://www.pmgz.net/2060.jpg

The guy has incredible skills and I think the car looks a little better now that I have seen the chops. I don't mind the look of the car. The front grill sucks, but that is an easy fix. The thing that I don't like is how small they have made it. I know it is now a better platform for rallying or whatever but it is now too small for my needs.

[SilentRacer]

I really hate that chrysler seabring grill.

[Reason]

oh for christ sakes, I dislike hatchbacks as much as wagons. But I'm feeling the one with the goldies.

[OutbackGT]

+1. The grille sucks. Seems like the new WRX is going upscale like the new EVO, I don't like.

[auspex]

this thing is gross. there isn't ANYTHING i like about it.

shitty.

i'm just sure who they are targeting with this car. i understand the need for a hatch, but this WRX is just fugly...

STi has some decent chops at least.

LONG LIVE THE BD!!!!

mike

[Sarra]

That front end is worse than the "Goatse" front end they put on the Tribeca/Imprezas! How is that even possible?!

Is it just me, or is that blue Pleiades emblem starting to look more and more like the blue FORD oval?

I hope that's just a prototype and it'll be fixed for production cars, or a Euro spec or something (sorry, I actually like Europeans, I'm just trying to keep my head from asploding from uglieness).

As for it being a WRX, unless this is actually based on the Impreza chassis like the WRX sedan and wagon, it should be called something else entirely. It doesn't even look like an Impreza to me...

[Superu264]

Is it just me, or is that blue Pleiades emblem starting to look more and more like the blue FORD oval?

Thats exactly what I thought when I saw the rear. The grille and bumper look terrible. I'm hoping thats preproduction ugliness.

AND how the hell did he get the May issue of Motor Trend already? I've been waiting forever. :mad: Motor Trend blows. I can't wait for my subscription end.

[Reason]

LONG LIVE THE BD!!!!

mike

wOOt!

[dodik]

did any1 notice tailpipe on the wrong side thats not right

[Wiscon_Mark]

I'm still not entirely convinced that these are real. I mean, there's been so many speculations from magazines all over about how the new STi is going to look, and I just don't think Subaru would choose to release the STi in Motor Trend before the auto show in Japan.

[SilentRacer]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


IL apparently got seat time in the car already and report that interior build quality has been vastly improved, as well as the overall packaging and useability of the vehicle. The wheelbase is 3.7 inches longer, while the interior width grows by 2 inches. The hatchback is 1.7 inches shorter than the current Impreza wagon, while the new sedan will actually be a whopping 4.9 inches longer than the four-door it replaces. Apparently much of that length goes into an extra large trunk.

A new double-wishbone rear suspension frees up some space in the back for more cargo, while the new front suspension is an almost direct port from the Legacy model. Base models will roll on 16-inch wheels, while the WRX makes do with 17-inchers.

Unfortunately, Subarua spent all that money on improving the quality of the Impreza's interior and messing with its design that no funds remained for upgrading the important mechanicals. Thus, all engines and transmissions will carry over with nary a change. That means the WRX model trudges on with its 2.5L turbocharged flat-four producing around 225 horsepower and transmission choices remain but a five-speed stick or four-speed auto.

-from autoblog

[d1giPhux]

So much for a nice surprise.. that thing is ugly. Reminds me of a mazda /toyota matrix / ford focus dog .. UGLY!

[dodik]

im still going to the NYC autoshow on the first day and Subaru is going to be first on my list... just not impreza.

[GrassyKnoll]

im still going to the NYC autoshow on the first day and Subaru is going to be first on my list... just not impreza.

+1. Ill be sure to get pics on the forums here that evening :D

[SilentRacer]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2007/Q1/3302007181217.jpg
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2007/Q1/033020071816552531.jpg
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/image/2007/Q1/033020071816546254.jpg

[subba]

Madza 6 Body And Front End + Crysler Grill + Renault Rear end


i think this car is ugly but just like every other impreza i guess it will grow on my :(

[MR.MCSICK]

Looks like a Focus with a Malibu grille. Needless to say I dont see myself putting this fiasco on my wish list...Subaru's design dept is really slipping. Maybe the next Legacy will look like a Buick Century :roll:

[Wiscon_Mark]

It's still a good car, I can honestly put looks down by "cushy suspension" on the list of important things.

I mean, I like a good looking car, but if Subaru continues to put out a good product, It's not a big deal.

Besides, what you guys say makes me laugh, because I remember the reactions to the last 3 revisions of the Impreza's facia...same deal, for the most part :lol: Anyways, it's the new chassis that is supposed to be the big upgrade here, even if the car isn't making more power, it could be a big upgrade for performance.

[Plays_with_Toys]

Spanish cousin? The Seat Ibiza

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/03/seat_ibiza_0306_tkr_front_bumper_43F1_1a-1.jpghttp://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/589000-589999/589183_3.jpg

[Christopher Marks]

It's like a Mazda 3 5-door and a Tribeca had sex and this monstrosity popped out.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/2e3349z-2.jpg

The side profile is 95% the same as a Mazda. The Interior is a lot like a Tribeca, as well as the rear.

What a disappointment. At least Subaru hasn't ruined the Legacy or the Forrester (yet). Long live 02-05 Impreza's.

[Sarra]

It's like a Mazda 3 5-door and a Tribeca had sex and this monstrosity popped out.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/2e3349z-1.jpg

The side profile is 95% the same as a Mazda. The Interior is a lot like a Tribeca, as well as the rear.

What a disappointment. At least Subaru hasn't ruined the Legacy or the Forrester (yet). Long live 02-05 Impreza's.

They discontinued the 2008 Legacy Wagon.

[legacy92ej22t]

Hahaha, what's with the Saab 900 TMIC! Haha, I was a head of my time whn I was running that thing. :lol:

I don't care for the car at all. The one with the goldies isn't too bad though.....

[Plays_with_Toys]

What a disappointment. At least Subaru hasn't ruined the Forrester (yet).

yes they have...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/subaru_forester_2005_02_s-1.jpg

[GrassyKnoll]

that Forester looks fine to me.. :-?

[Wiscon_Mark]

that Forester looks fine to me.. :-?

the 05 Forester was way hotter.

[scottzg]

i like it.

I'm no fan of chrome, but thats easy enough to paint over.

[TRUBLU]

I for one LIKE the new look of the WRX. Sorry guys....but I do!

Somenoe pointed out the exhaust, good spotting and there is a reason for that. It's not on the wrong side! Well, sorta....

Basically the tailpipe does run down the correct size of the car but due to the shortening of the vehicle they still needed a place to run the final muffler, so it runs along the rear bar and then finally pops out on the same side as fuel filler.

[Christopher Marks]

Framed windows make me sad too :-(

The design does perfectly match those spy shots that came out last year, so I shouldn't be surprised. As long as they're copying Mazda, I hope a sedan will be available.

[StatGSR]

sedan pics....

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/04/wrx2.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/04/wrx1.jpg

[TRUBLU]

bwahahahaha the back ends reminds me of a Saturn L200

[Wiscon_Mark]

Framed windows make me sad too :-(

Not me, I get tired of the wind noise.

[subba]

[quote="Christopher Marks":24qjxwab]
What a disappointment. At least Subaru hasn't ruined the Forrester (yet).

yes they have...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/subaru_forester_2005_02_s-1.jpg[/quote:24qjxwab]

I Just Realized
The forester is a mini SUV version to this :lol:
http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2006/Toyota/4Runner/SUV/2006_Toyota_4Runner_ext_1.jpg

[redlegacygt]

well, its official... website countdown ended.. continous bitching count has just begun...lol

[redlegacygt]

also, three new colors:

New colors for the 2008 WRX:
Dark Gray Metallic
Spark Silver Metallic
Lightening Red