New Subaru concept- Best concept yet imo
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New Subaru concept- Best concept yet imo
[/URL]New Impreza Concept is one Sexy Beast
By Ryan Douthit, Driving Sports TV
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Let’s review just some of the news this week: GM sounds the opening “bell” (actually, it was the rev of a Camaro in lieu of the traditional bell) as it goes public, Bristol Palin has somehow managed to be a finalist on Dancing with the Stars, scientists have successfully trapped anti-matter (which could result in limitless free energy) and our countries airports have become a battleground for Fourth Amendment rights.
The biggest shocker of the week, however, is this: Subaru unveiled a new concept car at the 2010 Los Angeles auto show and it was sexy as hell.
Simply called the “Subaru Impreza Concept,” this is four-door coupe with lines that rival (and perhaps borrows a bit) from the Toyota LF-A Supercar, but packaged with a uniquely Subaru familiarity.
Subaru Japan says the shape’s sharp edges and streamlined form have been wind tunnel tested in pursuit of better aerodynamics. Massive wheel arches carry-over a variation of a design trait on the current-generation Legacy: a visual cue that underscores the underlying all-wheel drive system. Squint at the profile of the Concept and it’s not hard to see how they got from the current Impreza sedan to this form.
Inside, the company focused on three words, “Dynamic, Enticing, Secure.” Though, the stark white trim may not be to everyone’s real-world liking, it wears well on the concept. Quite unusual for a concept, this is an interior that doesn’t seem too far removed from being real world ready. Ford, Hyundai and Volkswagen, are already integrating computer screens into gauge clusters, Subaru can’t be too far behind. Frankly, don’t be surprised if this interior is right around the corner for all Subaru refreshes.
The Concept is powered by a 2.0-liter version of Subaru’s all-new third generation boxer motor mated to Subaru’s own CVT transmission. A 2.5-liter version of this mill is already in the 2011 Forester.
Currently, there is no official word on when the Subaru Impreza Concept’s design touches will start making their mark on the rest of the lineup. We can guess, however, that we’ll be driving something very close to this in 2011 and it likely be sporting an Impreza badge.
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That thing is ugly as fuck! Looks like a mazda 6...
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