RE: Driven: Subaru WRX STI Type UK
Discussion
Not bad, that line from the rear arch backward is awful though, just sort of fizzles out and leaves the rear half of the arch looking like cauliflower ear.
Still, decent effort, good to see Subaru have grown up a bit. As much as the big wing and silly wheels was very much a hallmark of Imprezas, it's a tired look that put a lot of people off too. I'd probably consider one of these if the interior and price is right.
Still, decent effort, good to see Subaru have grown up a bit. As much as the big wing and silly wheels was very much a hallmark of Imprezas, it's a tired look that put a lot of people off too. I'd probably consider one of these if the interior and price is right.
It does need the huge spoiler, never thought I would hear myself say that, Currently the back reminds me of something american
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Edited by zakelwe on Friday 8th October 09:47
Stu R said:
Not bad, that line from the rear arch backward is awful though, just sort of fizzles out and leaves the rear half of the arch looking like cauliflower ear.
Still, decent effort, good to see Subaru have grown up a bit. As much as the big wing and silly wheels was very much a hallmark of Imprezas, it's a tired look that put a lot of people off too. I'd probably consider one of these if the interior and price is right.
I agree spoiler puts me off, I'm really happy they decided to drop it.Still, decent effort, good to see Subaru have grown up a bit. As much as the big wing and silly wheels was very much a hallmark of Imprezas, it's a tired look that put a lot of people off too. I'd probably consider one of these if the interior and price is right.
Although perhaps I'm not blessed with the greatest taste in cars, I have to say that the Impreza saloon looks great in the metal, and has a touch of 'class' (no, really) that the others lacked.
I've never been an Impreza fan, but after seeing this one I've changed my mind. Oh, and i'll take mine sans-spoiler too.
I've never been an Impreza fan, but after seeing this one I've changed my mind. Oh, and i'll take mine sans-spoiler too.
I think it looks much better than the hatch and perhaps a spoiler would improve things, just not a big w*nky one please! Either way it's the first time in a while I have been tempted back to the Impreza - apart from having to fill up every 200 miles it was a car I have very fond memories of owning.
Im confused i hated the hatchback when it cam out but after seeing htis im not so sure now.
Luckily for me i still have my classic wagon and love every minute of driving it.
Also i prefer the old intereior yes it was a bit plasticky but i mine had the blue leather option fitted from new which kind of brightens it up a bit.
And its only done 56k miles tops although due to getting married and a mortgage may be up for sale soon
and how i shall miss it
Luckily for me i still have my classic wagon and love every minute of driving it.
Also i prefer the old intereior yes it was a bit plasticky but i mine had the blue leather option fitted from new which kind of brightens it up a bit.
And its only done 56k miles tops although due to getting married and a mortgage may be up for sale soon
and how i shall miss itGravelBen said:
Can't for the life of me figure out how someone managed to see a 3-series in the rear quarter view though! 
Looks like the rear quarter of a Mitsubishi Shogun has been clagged on !Needs a rear wing, even a small one
Any Pic's going about winged up ? PS ones even ?
Also wheels are too small for the massive arches.
CO2000 said:
GravelBen said:
Can't for the life of me figure out how someone managed to see a 3-series in the rear quarter view though!
Looks like the rear quarter of a Mitsubishi Shogun has been clagged on !Needs a rear wing, even a small one
Any Pic's going about winged up ? PS ones even ?
Also wheels are too small for the massive arches.
300bhp/ton said:
Be good to see something like this on the roads again.
Reckon, if you ignore the Subaru grill, it's very Evo 8 in terms of shape. No bad thing, but looks mean as hell and with over 300hp no slouch.
Count me in! Sensible 4 door family car done the right way
Reckon, if you ignore the Subaru grill, it's very Evo 8 in terms of shape. No bad thing, but looks mean as hell and with over 300hp no slouch.
Count me in! Sensible 4 door family car done the right way
Edited by 300bhp/ton on Sunday 19th September 12:04
What has happened to the standard WRX? Looking at the Subaru UK website it looks like the standard WRX has been discontinued. Is this right? Because if so, Subaru have done it again and discontinued their most popular model like when they stopped the saloon and just sold the hatch.
As a scooby driver for over 11 years, I really like the brand but I just can't understand the marketing decisions they make.
As a scooby driver for over 11 years, I really like the brand but I just can't understand the marketing decisions they make.
I love the sound of this, sounds like Subaru have responded to criticism and are trying to put the disappointing Impreza hatch into the shade.
Am I allowed to say I actually like it? I'm not sure a huge wing would suit it, too much of a performance dead-giveaway. What about a low lip-spoiler with a riser-kit in the boot for rally use?
This car, particularly in black, has a darkly enigmatic appeal that will make drivers of Audis and BMWs go 'wow, what the hell was that?' when it tears past them, almost like the menacingly anonymous product of some top-secret 'project' somewhere. Make it overtly obvious with big wings and loud decals like some of the Imprezas of old and the menace is replaced with comic McDonald's Car-Park aggression. I know the old Impreza's aerodynamics were functional, but overexposure and people fitting bodykits to cooking models have tarnished the image somewhat. Better to leave them until they're really needed (like with aforementioned riser-kit).
But overall, I like it! Secretly, I wish Alfa would do something like this, perhaps based on the forthcoming Giulietta-based saloon, with that charismatic engine powering a brilliant 4WD drivetrain underneath (the Q4 system needs some serious work to get it up to Subaru standard but it's not unthinkable), but on top, a vision of delicate automotive prettiness. Lovely.
Am I allowed to say I actually like it? I'm not sure a huge wing would suit it, too much of a performance dead-giveaway. What about a low lip-spoiler with a riser-kit in the boot for rally use?
This car, particularly in black, has a darkly enigmatic appeal that will make drivers of Audis and BMWs go 'wow, what the hell was that?' when it tears past them, almost like the menacingly anonymous product of some top-secret 'project' somewhere. Make it overtly obvious with big wings and loud decals like some of the Imprezas of old and the menace is replaced with comic McDonald's Car-Park aggression. I know the old Impreza's aerodynamics were functional, but overexposure and people fitting bodykits to cooking models have tarnished the image somewhat. Better to leave them until they're really needed (like with aforementioned riser-kit).
But overall, I like it! Secretly, I wish Alfa would do something like this, perhaps based on the forthcoming Giulietta-based saloon, with that charismatic engine powering a brilliant 4WD drivetrain underneath (the Q4 system needs some serious work to get it up to Subaru standard but it's not unthinkable), but on top, a vision of delicate automotive prettiness. Lovely.
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