Spyshots of 2008 Impreza (no more frameless windows!)

[Fuzzy Logic]

And what looks like another hideous grill:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/13/spied-2008-subaru-wrx-hatchback/

 

[Dmitriy]

Doesn't look too bad... but I'm not really digging the whole Dodge
Caliber / Toyota Matrix shape of the car.

From the little bit I can see... the rear suspension looks a little

different, I really hope they aren't changing it too much from the
current Impreza, or the whole 'Subaru's are like Lego's' might go out
the window.

It would be awesome if they made a 2 door version of that.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Doesn't look too bad... but I'm not really digging the whole Dodge
Caliber / Toyota Matrix shape of the car.

different, I really hope they aren't changing it too much from the
current Impreza, or the whole 'Subaru's are like Lego's' might go out
the window.

It would be awesome if they made a 2 door version of that.

The only thing in those pics that looks like Subaru is the rims. Framed
windows, exhaust on the pass. side, folded down black antenna(?) Even
the door handles look a little odd. I don't think I'm a fan. That could
change though.

Carl

 

[alf]

The only thing in those pics that looks like Subaru is the rims. Framed
windows,

how do you see that?

I like the air inlet composed into the hood. Nice. What else: 330KM do
not believe that. And thew worst what can happen is dropping "Impreza"
name. I would accept "B9 Impreza" though.

 

[alf]

That's what they look like. If ther 'faked' them they did a better job
than the other camo/decoy stuff. Plus, seems like an odd item to try to
disguise.

so perhaps it is time to grab 2007/6 model ...

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

how do you see that?

I like the air inlet composed into the hood. Nice. What else: 330KM do
not believe that. And thew worst what can happen is dropping "Impreza"
name. I would accept "B9 Impreza" though.

That's what they look like. If ther 'faked' them they did a better job
than the other camo/decoy stuff. Plus, seems like an odd item to try to
disguise.

I dunno

Carl

 

[Body Roll]

Doesn't look too bad... but I'm not really digging the whole Dodge
Caliber / Toyota Matrix shape of the car.

It's not too bad. But the posterior looks worse than the current gen.
Apparently whoever at FHI monitors the group did not get the
"don't have any confidence backing the car up: need a better feel
and visibility" part judging by the huge Mazda3 style pillars next to
the hatch.
I hope the body skirts will stay on the mule and won't
end on the production car.

different, I really hope they aren't changing it too much from the
current Impreza, or the whole 'Subaru's are like Lego's' might go out
the window.

It would be awesome if they made a 2 door version of that.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/13/2007-honda-civic-type-r-superhatch-unveiled/

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

It's not too bad. But the posterior looks worse than the current gen.
Apparently whoever at FHI monitors the group did not get the
"don't have any confidence backing the car up: need a better feel
and visibility" part judging by the huge Mazda3 style pillars next to
the hatch.
I hope the body skirts will stay on the mule and won't
end on the production car.



http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/13/2007-honda-civic-type-r-superhatch-unveiled/

Actually, I think I agree with that too - something bothers me about the
rear of it. maybe the camo stuff is just over done. I'll wait before I
condemn it. But really, I don't SEE much to recommend it over the '07s .
Now, if the internals are like the numbers mentioned (I wonder if those
numbers are for JDM or for the US?) AND it doesn't get heavier - I might
overlook a few cosmetic problems - just like I did buying the Subarus I
have now! lol!

Carl

 

[alf]

numbers are for JDM or for the US?) AND it doesn't get heavier - I might
overlook a few cosmetic problems - just like I did buying the Subarus I
have now! lol!

Really, would you buy "Subaru 3". Then we will have "Subaru 6". And
model 5 will come around 2010.

A.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Really, would you buy "Subaru 3". Then we will have "Subaru 6". And
model 5 will come around 2010.

A.

Sorry. to be more clear, my concern was the HP and torque values quoted
were for a japanese domestic model and the US would get a detuned model.
Still, even 300HP, assuming not much gain in mass - sounds OK.

Carl

 

[M.J.]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/13/spied-2008-subaru-wrx-hatchback/

Really, would you buy "Subaru 3". Then we will have "Subaru 6". And model
5 will come around 2010.

I like to think there is a beautiful automobile underneath the camouflage.
Something not much different from this concept car:
http://www.autoblog.it/post/1605/b5-tph-una-concept-ibrida-da-subaru

A Mazda3 look alike would be a shame. I admit the thing looks somewhat
similar.
By the way, can you really tell that it has frame type windows?

M.J.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/13/spied-2008-subaru-wrx-hatchback/





I like to think there is a beautiful automobile underneath the camouflage.
Something not much different from this concept car:
http://www.autoblog.it/post/1605/b5-tph-una-concept-ibrida-da-subaru

A Mazda3 look alike would be a shame. I admit the thing looks somewhat
similar.
By the way, can you really tell that it has frame type windows?

M.J.

There's some speculation that they may have further hidden it's identity
by using black tape in such a way to simulate frames. The Tribeca has
frames. I dunno

Carl

 

[Body Roll]

Really, would you buy "Subaru 3". Then we will have "Subaru 6". And
model 5 will come around 2010.

FHI, repeat after C&D:
"cautious evolutionary styling update augmented by significant
engineering improvements"

"The power feeds through a six-speed manual gearbox that's the
personification of precise engagement - it makes BMW's 3-series
manual transmissions seem rubbery - to a limited-slip rear end and
thence to the pavement via a set of 245/45-18 Bridgestone Potenza
RE050A tires."

Quiotes stolen from
http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/11590/2007-infiniti-g35-sport-6mt-sedan.html

Or, in other words: Impreza looked good from 05 on. Why fsck with its
looks?
If I wanted a WV GTI lookalike I'd get the WV ass-ugliness. But based
on GTI
looks alone I might choose Si if I'm in fwd mood.

Of course noone expects a G35/3xx contender from an FHI for $18-24k,
but could not they at least get some decent shoes from Bridgestone?
Now that 960pole positions are available maybe Bridgestone
would be willing to replace 92s with RE-950s on the rs and wrx?
Just about anything would be an improvement over 92s.

 

[hvt]

Bro it aint dat gr8!!!!!!!!!!!

Doesn't look too bad... but I'm not really digging the whole Dodge
Caliber / Toyota Matrix shape of the car.

different, I really hope they aren't changing it too much from the
current Impreza, or the whole 'Subaru's are like Lego's' might go out
the window.

It would be awesome if they made a 2 door version of that.

 

[Blair Baucom]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/13/spied-2008-subaru-wrx-hatchback/



I like to think there is a beautiful automobile underneath the camouflage.
Something not much different from this concept car:
http://www.autoblog.it/post/1605/b5-tph-una-concept-ibrida-da-subaru

A Mazda3 look alike would be a shame. I admit the thing looks somewhat
similar.
By the way, can you really tell that it has frame type windows?

M.J.

Looking from the rear view, sure looks like framed windows, and they have
depth so does not look like tape.

Blair