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Thumbs down Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 08:25 AM



Subaru took the covers off of the much-anticipated Impreza WRX at the New York auto show. Two body styles were unveiled, a sporty 5-door hatchback and a more conventional-looking sedan.

It's immediately obvious that the new Impreza WRX has become more civil and comfort-oriented. Our attention focused on the 5-door because that's what we believe will be the foundation for the high-performance WRX STI model. A peek inside the cabin reveals a spacious interior, with ample room for five adults. Although WRX purists may gripe, saying the new car lacks the hard-edge character of past WRXs, it's safe to expect that this car will appeal to a broader audience.

But if you expect the WRX has gone soft, think again, because the car will be quicker than the model it replaces. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-4 that produces 224 bhp and 226 lb.-ft. of torque, which is about the same as the previous car; however, the new WRX is 50 lb. lighter, so expect its 0-60-mph times to be at least a tenth of a second quicker. The new WRX will also ride better than the past model, thanks to a stiffer chassis and retuned suspension.

Prices have yet to be announced, but expect them to be about the same as the current car's sticker, if not a bit higher. The car will be in dealerships this fall.


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IMO, this looks very bad!
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 10:05 AM

Wait, did they say a sedan is also revealed? That might just change my mind about this car...
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 10:16 AM

The previous car wasn't really a beauty but can we say about this crap thing ?
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 10:48 AM

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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 11:24 AM

The sedan better look 1000000 times better. That thing is just revolting and doesn't stand a chance if the Mitsubishi Evo concepts are anything to go by.

I see Honda Civic, Toyota Camry/Aurion AND Saab in the front end treatment.
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 11:55 AM

Actually, the profile is not really that bad. It could have been a whole lot worse. But it's the front-end that really puts me off.
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 12:33 PM

I think it could have been worse, not that I find it very attractive either. The shape of the rear lights, especially the part on the trunk door reminds me of Audi A5.
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 12:40 PM

It looks better than those leaked photos. The new exterior design looks a bit dated already, but it definitely looks better than the old model, which isn't hard. I don't actually mind it that much, however i can't stand the interior, it doesn't look like they have put much effort into designing it.
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 12:57 PM

ugly. bööghhh confused:exterior design very bad.old version better the new impreza
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Re: Official: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX - 03-31-2007, 01:53 PM

You know, I always felt that the Impreza Sportwagon looked a little awkward. As hatchbacks go, competency was never a problem for the Impreza; looks were. Taking this into account then this has to be - by Impreza standards at least - a far better looking car...

It is odd though, that intercooler bonnet scoop sits further forward than what us Subaruists are accustomed to.

Call it bias, call it stupidity but heck I quite like this car. And my connection who's up in Japan to get a first hand preview of the new car says it's awesome. I can't wait to give it a drive.
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