and the bad news....

[ed-209]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/fi...ru_impreza.html

No turbocharged wrx for the uk  market..... four words.

goodbye subaru.

hello evo.

[RA Dunk]

we`ll still be getting the STI though, thats gonna be the daddy []

[kloon]

That is just fugly [:@]

[billyboy]

They have totally lost the plot and their sales are gonna suffer BADLY!

[jodie typeRA]

think thay will be handing out a few p45s lol

[scientific steve]

i take it that folk will be able to import the WRX from Japan ?

prob get it for the same price as the base model too

[Richie Cross]

Quote from the article -  

"Inspired by the Toyota Corolla and BMW 1-Series"

Says it all really.

[thewelsho]

From that article, the new Impreza has gone from bad to worse. It was, and still is and ugly pile of bile that has totally lost its edge. The new offering has blended itself with all other medicore middle-of-the-road cars, its a devation from what made/makes owning a Subaru a joy and thrill. To describe the car as bland, would be an overstatement. Who knows, maybe the STi will offer something more, but two things: 1)Not holding my breath; 2) Won't be able to afford it anyway. Screw you Subaru...

[thewelsho]

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Quote from the article -  

"Inspired by the Toyota Corolla and BMW 1-Series"

Says it all really.

Yeah! There is is! Two of the most ugly modern cars on the road.

[craigy]

i do agree with you here

but

 

and its a random but, im sure that the shape of this car is purly been done to try and compete and win world rallys, seems to me that they have lost faith in the current scoob and to be fair its the largest car on the rally

 

i have a feeling that as soon as subaru start racking a few wins together we will start to love the car

only my opinion, but like the missis keeps saying to me,

my opinion dont count , lol

craigy

[scientific steve]

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im sure that the shape of this car is purly been done to try and compete and win world rallys, seems to me that they have lost faith in the current scoob and to be fair its the largest car on the rally

I'll go with you on this point

i have a feeling that as soon as subaru start racking a few wins together we will start to love the car

but i shant on this point

I think it will take a bit more that a few wins on the WRC to change the fact that this is one fuggly car

[st3ph3n]

Auto Express is about as reliable as a 1970s Fiat.

I take everything they say with 2 pinches of salt, a clove of garlic and a raindance.

The S-GT has just gone on sale in Japan. That's the new name for the WRX over there. So maybe it will get branded like that here?

Any "journalist" and website that managed to not catch the word "suspen-sion" in their proof reading is not worth the digital ink it's printed on.

[thewelsho]

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Any "journalist" and website that managed to not catch the word "suspen-sion" in their proof reading is not worth the digital ink it's printed on.

Ha! Never noticed that. I did notice however, their comments regarding the suspension; "Impreza's handling has lost none of its magic". Don't they know that the standard suspension is mince? So maybe you're right regarding their credibilty and reliabilty regarding such matters. That said, at least they got the picture right and that alone is enough to make me spew!

[st3ph3n]

The standard car's handling is very capable ...... for a standard car.

The enthusiast and average Joe have very different requirements for suspension. Having your bones battered about with stiff springs isn't for everyone.

[Richie Cross]

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The S-GT has just gone on sale in Japan. That's the new name for the WRX over there. So maybe it will get branded like that here?

 Mmm, still don't think I like it 'enough'. This picture reminds me of a Seat Ibiza...with a scoop.

http://jalopnik.com/cars/super-s_gt-potent...reza-266208.php

[colzo]

Don`t care what anyone says, that car looks cr@p! The STI would have to look much better. If it had to be a hatchback then  I`ve got the S3 brochure in front of me and it is extremely appealing.

[frazer_gallagher]

bland bland bland [] rs4 avant nxt car i think

[PECO]

This all sounds familar - the bug eye was universally hated, blob eye wasn't much better and the hawk eye wasn't well received either, even the original classic was never a looker - but at least they were all unique and offered real character in a world where other mainstream car makers had sold out (with a few exceptions - mitsubishi being one) - it looks like the new model is trying to be all things to all men.  However, as car enthusiasts - looks should be secondary - if the car goes well and has the character of its predecessors that's what counts.  If you want a looker then buy a TT!  Personally I can't wait for the new Impreza - I suspect they are been clever with their marketing - there will be a WRX as this is their best selling model in the UK and the STI will be something else..........

[Boyakasha]

 

1st mistake making the car from spare daewoo parts

2nd mistake no saloon in the UK

3rd mistake no WRX

That famous saying "3 strikes and you're out" could never have been more appropriate []

 

[jamesm]

The change to the hatch is not necessarily the problem, it is the fact it just looks so bland although undoubtedly the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />US saloon looks better. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

I think that the greenies have seen off the WRX as they want to sell more normally aspirated models in an effort to reduce the range's CO2 emissions. I think I read that 70% of Imprezas sold have been turbo models so regardless of the reasoning it seems a pretty bizarre move not to sell the WRX here.

I think they have a really hard sell ahead of them as they will no doubt lose many WRX customers who don't want to or aren't able to step up to the STI. They will lose customers because it is a hatchback and they will lose customers who just don't like it.

I think it will be difficult to sell such an anonymous bland hatchback to a whole new customer base. However we can only assume that Subaru know their market and know something we don't.

As for the STI, I like what I have seen so far, all be it just the photochopped versions. The current STI is a long way from the base model 1.5 Wagon! I could live with a hatchback and as long as they manage to beef up the styling a bit to make it more aggressive and Impreza like so I am looking forward to seeing one for real! Just need to find the money to trade up to an STI!!

 

[Alan-G]

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Any "journalist" and website that managed to not catch the word "suspen-sion" in their proof reading is not worth the digital ink it's printed on.

Spotted that one as well St3ph3n !  []

[st3ph3n]

Autoexpress is the car equivalent of heat magazine.

maybe if there's no rex in the uk then we're getting a cheaper sti? or possibly more then one sti?

Hell, with reporting like that I could write for autoexpress.

[4Hero]

a 180bhp diesel will be replacing the wrx in the uk (so I heard). The new model is still minging though.

[st3ph3n]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread...;highlight=S-GT

Interesting read there about the S-GT. Japan-centric of course, but worth a read. 

[dougster]

Will it not help residual values of the current vehicles?