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Future Vehicles 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Replying to: zman3 (Jan 29, 2007 9:14 am) Many people though the spy shots were of a Mazda because of the body styling and the distrating camo treatment, but careful analysis showed some Subaru-specific suspension and driveline parts (for instance rear-diff) that pegged it to be an AWD Subaru. So it is not a Mazda, even though the styling might suggest Mazda. Most definitely a Subaru based on the running gear under the car. |
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Replying to: rsholland (Jan 29, 2007 7:25 am)  That rendering has a JDM Outback-style grille. I think the grille we've seen in the actual camo'd photos & in that rendering is either a non-North American grille or the grille for the Outback Sport. I think the Impreza will have a Legacy-style grille. Bottom half of the rendering screams "Matrix" to me. |
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If that's for real, it's definitely disappointing. I'd almost rather be polarized into finding it ugly than this boring, uninspired effort that is completely void of any passion. Note that I am a fan of the current Impreza grill, and find the Tribeca to be quite attractive - moreso in person than in photos, but nonetheless. This may be the first Subaru I've seen in a long time that doesn't seem to have any personality. Doug
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Replying to: dstew1 (Jan 29, 2007 11:01 am) I bet their Impreza styling decisions were made when it became obvious Tribeca will be a disapointment in sales, but there was not much available on the sales of Impreza with the new nose, hence overly conservative approach.
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Replying to: dino001 (Jan 29, 2007 11:56 am)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Jan 29, 2007 12:26 pm) Too bad, frameless doors were light and easy to open/shut. Plus they allowed for very narrow pillars and great visibility. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 29, 2007 12:57 pm)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Jan 29, 2007 12:26 pm) |
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Replying to: dino001 (Jan 29, 2007 1:01 pm) Funny because my other car is completely open - a Miata. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 29, 2007 1:59 pm) Great or simply distinctive and good styling might bring new people to the brand -- problem with Subaru's is that they sell themselves after their bought, hence the passionate followers like us. What's the line -- 'Once you get it, you get it'? Anybody know why the Zapatinas thing didn't work out? The hiring showed they understood the issue.
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