2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration

guitarlix · 02-22-2007, 11:21 AM

New nose + hatchback. I was one of the few people who liked the old nose (below) on the Impreza.

FightingChance · 02-22-2007, 11:22 AM

You and I may be the only people to like the Alfa-inspired nose on the current Impreza. :[

throwback · 02-22-2007, 11:29 AM

If the new one looks like this it will be a huge improvement. probably will improve sales.

throwback · 02-22-2007, 11:30 AM

From the back it looks almost SAABish

HoeyHimself · 02-22-2007, 11:31 AM

The WRX STi is THE ONLY Asian performance car that I take seriously. I can not stand the thought of them making it a hatchback. If there was any Asian import car that I could be even persuaded into considering, it would be the WRX STi..but making it a hatchback will kill any masculinity that the car has, it will ultimatly end my admoration for the car.

SonicAerio · 02-22-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FightingChance

You and I may be the only people to like the Alfa-inspired nose on the current Impreza. :[

Make that 3...I myself liked the newest nose found on the current Imprezza. Its kind of a shame. this future illustraion make the next STI or imprezza look more like a Japanese Saab and I am not sure I like it.

It seems to look more bland.

Although they offer the current wagon - I prefer that to this new hatch - now it blends in more with the Mazdaspeed 3

If anyhting Suburu just confirmed the Mazdaspeed3's existence in trying to reproduce it.

Like Hoey said - If Subi decides to only make an STi hatch and not offer a sedan then I have lost respect for them - because the sedans just plane look better and are better designed for performance. Hatchback is the only reason I wouldn't consider the Mazdaspeed 3...the sedan is much more a looker.

HoeyHimself · 02-22-2007, 11:56 AM

Another reason why I dont want the Impreza WRX STi to go hatchback....

Whos going to go up against this guy in the same competitive manner?..

The current WRX STi just seems to fit along side the current and future EVO better then anything with a hatchback.

genjy · 02-22-2007, 11:57 AM

The current Impreza looks weird because it has a fresh front-end design on an outdated looking body. Simply put, the body wasn't made for that front-end.

The bug eye Impreza is still my favorite.

guitarlix · 02-22-2007, 12:04 PM

Why all the hate for hatchbacks?

The STI will do fine against the EVO. There are other hatchback rally cars out there.

HoeyHimself · 02-22-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarlix

Why all the hate for hatchbacks?

The STI will do fine against the EVO. There are other hatchback rally cars out there.

Be that as it may, it allows the EVO to have complete control over the sedan segment for out of the box rally race cars. For a moment, if I wernt so against buying import..I would seriously consider a WRX STi..but if it went hatcback, well, id be ONLY considering a EVO. I dont think that I would be the only person feeling that way.

FightingChance · 02-22-2007, 02:22 PM

The Citroen Xsara is a hatch and looks pretty good.

**Rex Raider** · 02-22-2007, 02:35 PM

The Impreza has had more face lifts than Joan Rivers.

masrapido · 02-22-2007, 06:12 PM

The new design has a distinctive euro flare to it, as is the trend with so many new compacts. As much as I like the idea of a hatch, I hope Subi gives us a sedan version as well to satisfy a more traditional taste - although there's not much traditional about the STI - and to compete with Mitsubishi's offering, of course.

**paul8488** · 02-22-2007, 06:24 PM

I used to be super-excited about Subaru, but have lost interest over the years. A WRX is already more car than I need, so any STi / GT / Yippee model they come up with is just overkill to me. I wish GM would get serious about AWD and give Subaru a run for their money.

guitarlix · 02-22-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HoeyHimself

Be that as it may, it allows the EVO to have complete control over the sedan segment for out of the box rally race cars. For a moment, if I wernt so against buying import..I would seriously consider a WRX STi..but if it went hatcback, well, id be ONLY considering a EVO. I dont think that I would be the only person feeling that way.

Impreza and Impreza WRX will have both, sedan and hatch variants. WRX STi will be hatch only.

02-22-2007, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
guitarlix 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,154	2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration New nose + hatchback. I was one of the few people who liked the old nose (below) on the Impreza.

02-22-2007, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
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throwback 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 980	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration If the new one looks like this it will be a huge improvement. probably will improve sales.

02-22-2007, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
throwback 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 980	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration From the back it looks almost SAABish

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HoeyHimself 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Drives: 2003 Ford Mustang Posts: 4,536	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration The WRX STi is THE ONLY Asian performance car that I take seriously. I can not stand the thought of them making it a hatchback. If there was any Asian import car that I could be even persuaded into considering, it would be the WRX STi..but making it a hatchback will kill any masculinity that the car has, it will ultimatly end my admoration for the car. __________________

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02-22-2007, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
HoeyHimself 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Drives: 2003 Ford Mustang Posts: 4,536	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration Another reason why I dont want the Impreza WRX STi to go hatchback.... Whos going to go up against this guy in the same competitive manner?.. The current WRX STi just seems to fit along side the current and future EVO better then anything with a hatchback. __________________

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guitarlix 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,154	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration Why all the hate for hatchbacks? The STI will do fine against the EVO. There are other hatchback rally cars out there.

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FightingChance 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2004 Drives: Bicycle Posts: 1,096	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration The Citroen Xsara is a hatch and looks pretty good. __________________ "I cannot wait for the new fad to come along, one that doesn't involve making respectable looking cars look as though they were parked nearby when the plastic factory exploded."

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masrapido 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 202	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration The new design has a distinctive euro flare to it, as is the trend with so many new compacts. As much as I like the idea of a hatch, I hope Subi gives us a sedan version as well to satisfy a more traditional taste - although there's not much traditional about the STI - and to compete with Mitsubishi's offering, of course.

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,404	Re: 2008 Subaru Impreza Illustration I used to be super-excited about Subaru, but have lost interest over the years. A WRX is already more car than I need, so any STi / GT / Yippee model they come up with is just overkill to me. I wish GM would get serious about AWD and give Subaru a run for their money. __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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