Tuesday 30th March 2010

Winging it: Tall Tail For Tweaked Impreza?

Subaru expected to reveal big wing on Impreza STi at New York show

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Is Subaru getting brave again? This teaser shot of the updated WRX STi certainly seems to suggest so.

A full-on WRC-style rear wing could be part of the updated STi package, which will be unwrapped at the New York motor show on Thursday.

We've already shown you the new wide-bodied version of the humbler WRX, but the new wing seems like it could be reserved solely for the 300bhp STi version.

There are also whispers of an STi version of the four-door saloon, but it's likely that anything like that won't make it to the UK.

Either way, it's nice to see a big wing back on a fast Impreza - Subaru might not be a company that can do beautiful, and its WRC glory might be firmly in the past, but a bit of attitude in its line-up will be most welcome.

[soad]

I dare say a big spoiler suits the car well.

[anonymous-user]

As an ex "classic" impreza owner, I hated the new one when it came out

Having seen some in the flesh I admit they are growing on me somewhat, I would be interested to see what this one looks like, it could the thing that sways me

[Dagnut]

They need to change the rear lights, rear quarter, square off the front.. a wing isn't going to stop the ugly features

[CJ.OK]

Lets just hope its not a perfect excuse to use the phrase:

"You can't pilish a turd...... but you can roll it in glitter"

[G0ldfysh]

Ugly is the good thing on these cars, why have something that is pretty that means everyone will have one. Bringing on the only bought because is cute, pretty etc comments.

If... yes shame is such a big IF they get the drive right again and give us a rally rep same style as previous RB5, P1, then yes please saloon for me.

[Hub]

Another week, another special edition Impreza or attempt to improve the styling!

[300bhp/ton]

Have to say I'm still quite a fan of the Impreza. Sure the hatch looks a tad less grown up than the saloons. But it's still a damn site better looking car than anything VAG, Astra VXR or Focus.

[Oddball RS]

Well they have finally sorted the stlying, hats off to em!

[EviLScooB]

1st the wing, will they bring back the burble? Combine with the sedan then were talking!

[Kenny.Junior]

CJ.OK said:

Lets just hope its not a perfect excuse to use the phrase:

"You can't pilish a turd...... but you can roll it in glitter"

Sorry to be a pedant but i'm afraid you can

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-polish...

I used to drive an RB5, classic shape does it for me, but no Impreza is a looker good from some angles but as a whole? Although that's not the point is it? I loved that car but had to go when my son was born, too much negative attraction. Now a new Spec D saloon..........

Edited by Kenny.Junior on Tuesday 30th March 12:56

[BUG4LIFE]

Is this not the Cosworth Scooby?

[briSk]

PLEASE STOP ENCOURAGING THESE PILLOCKS FROM USING SHEET-BASED TEASER ADVERTS. ta

[PistonSquizz]

I look like that when I wake up in the morning!

[BoRED S2upid]

There are also whispers of an STi version of the four-door saloon, but it's likely that anything like that won't make it to the UK.


I think you will find big Impreza wings will be hitting all sorts of models very soon. Coming to a Halfords soon.

[THHLEEDS]

I just hop they haven’t modelled the front end on a Japanese cartoon character again.

[R66STU]

i think the new imprezza looks like that new Kia

[Riggers]

BUG4LIFE said:

Is this not the Cosworth Scooby?

Could be - we will endeavour to find out...

[WorAl]

PistonSquizz said:

I look like that when I wake up in the morning!

Wow you've got a big nose

[300bhp/ton]

WorAl said:

PistonSquizz said:

I look like that when I wake up in the morning!

Wow you've got a big nose

A tad portly too......

[rhinochopig]

ETA In case anyone is interested - car above is the Gobstopper V2 which is being built by Roger Clark Motorsport.

Edited by rhinochopig on Tuesday 30th March 14:54