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It looks like a Subaru because you've seen the Subaru.
If this was an all original design, I think it would be very Saab like. There are enough styling cues present.
I like the front and rear treatments better on this than on the Subaru. The rally look (huge fog lights) isn't my cup of tea.
If this was an all original design, I think it would be very Saab like. There are enough styling cues present.
I like the front and rear treatments better on this than on the Subaru. The rally look (huge fog lights) isn't my cup of tea.
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It shares the Subaru's boxer horizontally opposed engines.
2.5l 165hp
and Turbo 2.5l 227hp
It does not get the STI engine.
Only a wagon style will be offered (unless of course it becomes a huge sales hit)
2.5l 165hp
and Turbo 2.5l 227hp
It does not get the STI engine.
Only a wagon style will be offered (unless of course it becomes a huge sales hit)
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I don't think it will be a mistake.
I don't think enough Americans really know the Impreza all that well (especially those in the Southern states where 4wd isn't necessary).
Also, in general Saab and Subaru aren't sold in the same dealerships.
It's not like the Cimmaron situation, where Cavaliers were being sold in the same room as the Cimmaron. Also, the Cavalier was (pretty much) the cheapest Chevy at the time. Basing a Caddy off of it was a bad idea. The Subaru is not a cheap car. Although it's the least expensive Subaru, it's still significantly more than Civic, Corolla, the Koreans, etc...
For those that aren't aware of the 9-2x's lineage, it will make a nice addition the the very small Saab Line-up (essentially 2 cars for the longest time (9-3 and 9-5)).
And there's really nothing wrong with Impreza. So for those that do know it is Subaru based, they won't have much to complain about other than "It's not pure Saab, and where the ignition is located". It's not like Saab is rebadging the cheapest thing out there. They are giving an already recognized and well reviewed car a second chance by offering it in two markets.
The front end styling is reason enough for some people to be turned off of the Subaru, and go for the Saab.
I think this is a much smarter move than the 9-7. There are way too many trucks on that platform already.
I don't think enough Americans really know the Impreza all that well (especially those in the Southern states where 4wd isn't necessary).
Also, in general Saab and Subaru aren't sold in the same dealerships.
It's not like the Cimmaron situation, where Cavaliers were being sold in the same room as the Cimmaron. Also, the Cavalier was (pretty much) the cheapest Chevy at the time. Basing a Caddy off of it was a bad idea. The Subaru is not a cheap car. Although it's the least expensive Subaru, it's still significantly more than Civic, Corolla, the Koreans, etc...
For those that aren't aware of the 9-2x's lineage, it will make a nice addition the the very small Saab Line-up (essentially 2 cars for the longest time (9-3 and 9-5)).
And there's really nothing wrong with Impreza. So for those that do know it is Subaru based, they won't have much to complain about other than "It's not pure Saab, and where the ignition is located". It's not like Saab is rebadging the cheapest thing out there. They are giving an already recognized and well reviewed car a second chance by offering it in two markets.
The front end styling is reason enough for some people to be turned off of the Subaru, and go for the Saab.
I think this is a much smarter move than the 9-7. There are way too many trucks on that platform already.
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There is no Sedan model (wagons only), but there are 2 models.
The 9-2x is powered by the 2.5 litre regular Impreza Engine. (165hp)
The 9-2x Aero has the WRX Turbo engine.
The 9-2x is powered by the 2.5 litre regular Impreza Engine. (165hp)
The 9-2x Aero has the WRX Turbo engine.
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