Agree with that, but still seems to me to be a step backward in the looks department. Actually, when you look at a standard Impreza and compare it to the WRX version alone, its chalk and cheese, so maybe just maybe, the new Impreza like the old one; poor in its non-WRX format, will look much better and acceptable to all in its full WRX/STi trim. Not holding my breath though and as Stephen said, "speculation".