zeitgeist57 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 That camo ain't working. Looks like an Autozone-special Civic Si that needs a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 needs more gold wheels Tim gets it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's a lot bigger than I was hoping. It seems the rumors about Subaru looking to go upscale with the WRX models might be true. *sigh* They're clearly dropping any pretense of a rally car and going for "Sports Sedan". The production model will be toned down a bit. The big questions will be how much power it will make, and how heavy it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's a lot bigger than I was hoping. It seems the rumors about Subaru looking to go upscale with the WRX models might be true. *sigh* They're clearly dropping any pretense of a rally car and going for "Sports Sedan". The production model will be toned down a bit. The big questions will be how much power it will make, and how heavy it is. Not sure I follow. It is the same size as the impreza, which is exactly how it has been on the past models. The 10+ widebody cars are still the same size, just wider exterior. Its the Impreza, with different cladding, and a spoiler, with a turbo engine, same recipe, new gen. How is this any different than any of the other WRX models, that have in no way looked like "rally" cars? They have looked like sedans. I understand hoping they would do things differently than the original formula, and being disappointed, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 impreza concept circa 2010 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/lead-subaru-impreza-concept-la-2010.jpg http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2015-Subaru-WRX-Concept-06.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I was under the impression that starting in 08, the Impreza was built on the same platform as the Legacy. That is why 08+ look larger than 02-07. It may sound stupid but I feel like I'm driving a much bigger car now than I did in my 05. I did like the frameless windows on my 05. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Not sure I follow. It is the same size as the impreza, which is exactly how it has been on the past models. The 10+ widebody cars are still the same size, just wider exterior. Its the Impreza, with different cladding, and a spoiler, with a turbo engine, same recipe, new gen. How is this any different than any of the other WRX models, that have in no way looked like "rally" cars? They have looked like sedans. I understand hoping they would do things differently than the original formula, and being disappointed, however. By divorcing the WRX from the Impreza, Subaru had the opportunity to go in a different direction. They are proud of their rally heritage, though the 08+ was a bit of a departure. With the WRC going to smaller cars, this was a chance to get the WRX back to its roots. Apparently that wasn't the plan, and that is where my disappointment lay. Not to mention, I think going after the 3 series market is a big mistake for quirky Subaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 impreza concept circa 2010 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/lead-subaru-impreza-concept-la-2010.jpg Looks like a Scion or a next generation Honda something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 By divorcing the WRX from the Impreza, Subaru had the opportunity to go in a different direction. They are proud of their rally heritage, though the 08+ was a bit of a departure. With the WRC going to smaller cars, this was a chance to get the WRX back to its roots. Apparently that wasn't the plan, and that is where my disappointment lay. Not to mention, I think going after the 3 series market is a big mistake for quirky Subaru. Pretty much nothing gets even close to touching 3 series territory; too strong of a loyal buyer base, and the fact that it's "cool" to own a 3 series to some people. Seems like all brands are trying to upscale their cars too much, like Mitsubishi did with the Evo X originally, and now Subaru with this all-new WRX. Let's hope they at least make one hell of an STi from this new chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Looks like a Scion or a next generation Honda something... Add WRC Blue paint. Problem solved. :gabe: LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 WHY???? it does look a brz with 4 doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I think it has promise, but i'm still waiting to see what the performance specs are. If nothing else could make for a interesting prospect for the next STi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Changed the thread title to reflect the new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I was under the impression that starting in 08, the Impreza was built on the same platform as the Legacy. That is why 08+ look larger than 02-07. It may sound stupid but I feel like I'm driving a much bigger car now than I did in my 05. I did like the frameless windows on my 05. I can see that, just as with the A4, it has grown slightly every generation, yielding something that is now as big as the old A6. By divorcing the WRX from the Impreza, Subaru had the opportunity to go in a different direction. They are proud of their rally heritage, though the 08+ was a bit of a departure. With the WRC going to smaller cars, this was a chance to get the WRX back to its roots. Apparently that wasn't the plan, and that is where my disappointment lay. Not to mention, I think going after the 3 series market is a big mistake for quirky Subaru. I got it. More of a missed opportunity, than anything really shocking. Its shocking to lose weight and shrink a car, not make it heavier and grow it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Its shocking to lose weight and shrink a car, not make it heavier and grow it. This man gets it. I see a brand new Nissan Sentra, I'm reminded of the 1st Gen Nissan Altima back in the 90s. I see a 90s+ Civic, I'm reminded of my dad's '85 Accord. I see Brent's Colorado at C&C, and my F100/F150 looks like a Ranger. Nothing against cars getting bigger and all that, but it's funny after 8+ years when they outgrow the original segment that made them successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 It becomes really obvious when you sit a 70s Challenger next to a 2012-13 Challenger on how much bigger they are, and they were considered boats in the 70s. The Dart was a small car then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 I think maybe they're growing the car up alongside the younger crowd that initially got turned onto them in the 90's? I would drive one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Changed the thread title to reflect the new car. Ok, so this is not the new WRX, but the next turbo Impreza. There is still hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Ok, so this is not the new WRX, but the next turbo Impreza. There is still hope. no this is the new WRX... in name only it seems subaru has taken the easy way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 The Impreza XT idea came from a member of COS.com and it was posted here by ewinters who thought it was clever. And it is, however it has never been announced as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 no this is the new WRX... in name only it seems subaru has taken the easy way out. The Impreza XT idea came from a member of COS.com and it was posted here by ewinters who thought it was clever. And it is, however it has never been announced as that. And my day had a mild upswing only for it to swing back down and hit me in the nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Mazda 3 much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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