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21536 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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Replying to: rblnr (Oct 23, 2009 1:46 pm) |
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did someone already mention this? Subaru plans hybrid in 2012 October 26, 2009 - 12:01 am ET TOKYO -- Subaru, which showed a concept hybrid vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show, will add a hybrid powertrain to an existing model in 2012. But Ikuo Mori, president of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., maker of Subaru cars, wouldn't say when the hybrid vehicle will go on sale in the United States. Speaking on the sidelines of the show, Mori said the car will help Subaru meet tougher U.S. fuel economy and emissions rules that begin in the 2016 model year. Mori declined to say which model will offer the hybrid powertrain but suggested it will be a small vehicle. He said the hybrid system will showcase typical Subaru driving characteristics but didn't say whether it will have all-wheel drive. .....Subaru has been developing its own hybrid drivetrain based on technology from Toyota Motor Corp., which owns 16.5 percent of Fuji Heavy. http://www.autonews.com/article/20091026/ANA03/310269974/1180 I loved the concept car, but this says they expect to add hybrid guts to an existing model. If it is a small car, it must be the Impreza right? Or maybe they plan to introduce something smaller than the Impreza in the U.S. and offer THAT as a hybrid?
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Replying to: nippononly (Oct 26, 2009 6:14 am) 
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Replying to: xwesx (Oct 26, 2009 8:51 am) |
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http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99 Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 27, 2009 8:21 am) With the FT86 starting at $20k, figure a well equipped model will end up running $25 grand or so. That means the Subaru version would push $30k. I guess that's OK if we're talking about a 2.0l STI engine. The base model may overlap too much with the current WRX, though. I'm hoping it'll slot beneath the WRX in price.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 27, 2009 11:05 am) Bob |
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 27, 2009 1:18 pm) We'll see. I'm sure there is pent-up demand for a sleek 2 door Subaru.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 28, 2009 10:02 am) Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 28, 2009 11:50 am) |
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