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22551 messages,  Last post on Apr 19, 2013 at 1:02 PM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru, Sedan, Wagon, SUV

Your Community Leaders are ateixeira and rsholland.

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#22496 of 22551 Re: Subaru Viziv Concept at Geneva [ateixeira] by rsholland

Mar 05, 2013 (11:37 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 05, 2013 9:28 am)
Wheels aren't chrome, but rather a highly polished alloy. If you look closely at the image of the wheel, you'll see this to be true.
 
Bob

#22497 of 22551 Re: Subaru Viziv Concept at Geneva [rsholland] by ateixeira

Mar 05, 2013 (2:00 pm)

Replying to: rsholland (Mar 05, 2013 11:37 am)
Much better, I guess under the glaring light of the auto show they looked chromed.

#22498 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [rsholland] by jd_24

Mar 21, 2013 (7:27 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Mar 05, 2013 11:27 am)
Even more official!
 
http://www.subaru.com/auto-show/nyas-2013.html
 
I prefer the CrossTrek over my Impreza based on the height. Just easier to get in and out of it. Now if the MPG improvement is great enough, I might just have to trade mine in next year.

#22499 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [jd_24] by ateixeira

Mar 21, 2013 (7:45 am)

Replying to: jd_24 (Mar 21, 2013 7:27 am)
I like that green color and the tamer rims. Don't really like the white-out tail lights, though.

#22500 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [jd_24] by rblnr

Mar 21, 2013 (8:22 am)

Replying to: jd_24 (Mar 21, 2013 7:27 am)
Why the Crosstrek and not the Impreza for the hybrid? Makes no sense to me.

#22501 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [rblnr] by volkov

Mar 21, 2013 (9:33 am)

Replying to: rblnr (Mar 21, 2013 8:22 am)
Can land the distinction of the most fuel efficient crossover, that's why. It is a good way into the market I think. Many other hybrid sedan variants get stellar mileage, but don't sell. Thinking about it, I would buy the Crosstrek over the Impreza, and yes, I know how little they really differ.

#22502 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [rblnr] by ateixeira

Mar 21, 2013 (9:33 am)

Replying to: rblnr (Mar 21, 2013 8:22 am)
It's Subaru - the Outback always outsold the Legacy, even if you combined sedan and wagon.
 
They probably want to be able to lay claim as "Most Efficient Crossover".
 
The hatch would be compared to a Prius, and lose that battle.

#22503 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [volkov] by volkov

Mar 21, 2013 (9:38 am)

Replying to: volkov (Mar 21, 2013 9:33 am)
Thinking further, there may be little engineering issues. Higher ride height of the XV might give more room for battery pack or electric motors that Impreza can't accommodate.
Anyone have dirt on the proposed drivetrain layout? Will they do AWD with a centre diff or purely electric at 2 wheels like HiHy?

#22504 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [volkov] by ateixeira

Mar 21, 2013 (9:44 am)

Replying to: volkov (Mar 21, 2013 9:38 am)
Very good question.
 
What if it's RWD, with front wheels electric-only driven?
 
That would prep them for a BRZ with AWD.

#22505 of 22551 Re: It's official: Hybrid to be a version of the Crosstrek [ateixeira] by xwesx

Mar 21, 2013 (10:28 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 21, 2013 9:44 am)
A BRZ with AWD.... Mmmmmm. Yes, please!

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