today i started thinking what the heck does that name mean? anyone have a clue?

Shaun

You got waaaaayyyyyy too much free time on your hands.

I can't believe that I thought it meant something great.
Impreza in English is 'you have way too much time on your hands'. I would have never guessed.

(if I didn't say it someone else would have)

-Mel

hahha...Mel drop a little bit of wisearse humor yet again! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/wink.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/biggrin.gif

According to Subaru, "Impreza" means "To make your mark" The Impreza was the car that was going to "Make Subaru's mark" in the mainstream automotive world instead of being known as the company that was about as far away from the mainstream as one could get at the time.

My wife who has been Japanese all her life http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif say that there is no meaning for Impreza.

Jim

It's a latin word, translation is "enterprise". Imprezza in Italian, means the same i.e. a business enterprise. Considering how they go warp speed - the Star Trek NCC-1701 Enterprise comes to mind.

You shouldn't really expect Japanese product's names to have Japanese names, because in Japan most of the product's names are in english, latin whatever thats not Japanese. Well except for like company names like Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, Fuji, and stuff.

According to a Japanese version Impreza booklet from Subaru, "Impreza" is a coined word. The origin of the word Impreza is an English word impresa, which means a crest and/or a maxim. (However, I tried several English-English and English-Japanese dictionaries to look up this word, "impresa" I couldn't find it... uhmmm...). Moreover, and same time, Subaru wanted to add a new "impression" of youth, nimble, and sporty image to their traditional technology base of "boxer engine" and "4WD" for a new era. Therefore, name "Impreza" that is coined from impresa and impression was given to our cars.
Did this help you?? Hopefully my translation works OK for you.

I thought the SOJ took IMPREZA from the spelling, IMPREZZA. If you can find out what that word means, than you got it.

Impreza is latin. ImpreZZa as stated above,is Italian for "enterprise"

Impreza - To make an impression?, a lasting impression. Sounds kinda right to me..

I thought it had to do with how impressive it is.

Ok, to continue on this theme, who can tell me what "Subaru" means? Winner gets to wash my car! http://geocities.com/r337m0nk3y/cwm/blah.gif

(BTW, I already know...)

J. Kent

"Subaru" is the Japanese word for the constellation Pleiades. Notice the constellation logo. Nifty, eh?

Impreza is the name for one of the stars in the Subaru Constellation if I remember correctly.

Porter, you sure?

I was reading a (brief) history of Fuji Heavy Industries. The article mentioned that when FHI split up to cover different markets (i.e. auto engines, air planes, etc...), the automotive faction was called "Subaru" which means "unite."

This is all according to a "glossy" that Subaru put out in conjuction with Road & Track (or maybe Car & Driver?).

I'll double check though.

...my car still needs a good washing! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/tongue.gif

J. Kent

Impreza means......umm... "The best Rally machine" !!!haaaa,right?!

Jonathan-

I think you are correct, "subaru" used conversationally does mean "unite," I believe that is why the constellation is called Subaru. Seven major stars (actually between 400 and 500 total) united in one cluster. The name is rather clever.

The star badge on the grille is a picture of the Pleiades, it cannot be mistaken.

The Pleiades constellatuion is alos more commonly known as Taurus.

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Actually, the constellation Pleiades is IN the constellation Taurus, but is considered separate. The funny thing is that a person with very good eyesight can see seven stars instead of six, so the six stars badge is technically a little off.

And the star from the constellation that got used as a car name was Alcyone, for the SVX.

Ross N.

Man, where did you guys find this thread??
You had to get one with a "wise ass" comment from me. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif
I am much nicer than I was wayyyyyy back in....um...May. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smile.gif

-Mel

If i remember correctly, Alcyone is the brightest star of the constalation... And the reason for six stars, is that it looks like 5 small stars and one big one... And 6 matches the 6 "brothers" of FHI.
--Adam

Haha, wow I didn't even realize the dates there. Now don't I look foolish for replying to the really old thread? Oh well, at least my spam cover didn't read ttt...

Ross N.

Actually, Pleides is more commonly known as the 7 sisters

Eric

Yep. That comes from Native American folklore, and they had pretty good eyesight on average.

Ross N.

Subaru means unite and it`s a name of constellation Pleiades

One more attempt to revive a really old thread.....

The issue about the constellation having 7 stars vs. the 6 star logo:

Originally Subaru's logo did indeed contain 7 stars which were connected to resemble a constellation, however some time in the early 1990s the logo was updated to what it is today.

I know this because my mom owned a 1986 GL before she got her forester and I remember noticing the differences. IIRC, the 7th star was on the oval ring surrounding the 6 main stars.

Now I was reading the SOA website about their history, and I believe they picked the stars logo because fuji heavy industries was formed out of 5 smaller companies. Each of the small stars represented the past companies, and the Big star represents fuji-heavy industries.

-Mike-

I have the true answer to this question...Sorry I didn't see this thread until today!! Impreza is a made up word. Let me explain: Back when Subaru came out with the Legacy in 1989, Acura was suing Subaru for the name because it too much sounded like "Legend". After going to court, Subaru obviously was able to keep the name Legacy. Now, here's where Impreza comes in: When Subaru was replacing the Loyale, they need a catchy name so they looked to Acura again and copied the "Integra". This is no BS!!! I understand it was just to spite them. Subaru has a heck of a sense of humor, eh??

Billy

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Thanks for bringing this "old horse" to life with the Integra info. Puts it all in perspective!

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And to think, we still make fun of them today!

Impreza is Japanese for "thin paint".

I just wanted to bring this up to the front again so everyone could see the real answer I posted yesterday!!
Billy

and as for the word "Subaru". There are six stars, six letters in Subaru. Yep, it's an acronym.

i think the acronym subaru stands for
Super Uper Beats A$$ Rally Unit

I definately read somewhere that it came from Italian. So the "enterprise" thing isn't far off. "Impresive" maybe?

I'm just glad they didn't change the name Impreza to something stupid here in the US. ie. Altezza to IS300

Oh and how could I forget the worst change of all:
Silvia to 240sx
I happen to like to Japanese names. Especially Silvia...

Ok, so all points are well taken, and seem to make sense...so what's the final answer?

Thought I'd throw this one in for good measure..

Nissan 300ZX = Fairlady Z (I kinda like that name...)

it means, "hand in wallet means more modifictions"

My friends in Houston and I put together a car crew called Team Halcyon, named that because Halcyon is a cool word, and my friend got the idea from the Orbital song. I happen to be a huge Orbital nut, so it was a good match for me. Imagine my surprise when I found out that the big star on my Subie's badge was Alcyone, or Halcyon! So now I can revel in my car crew's/favourite musical group's/Subaru's goodness! Yay!

Marc

You all have to much time on your hands!!!
J/K:>

Ok right from the cover of my owners manual for my STi VI type R

"Impreza" Derives from the word "Impression"
as the vehicle leaves a fresh impression as it drives by.

For anyone who is interested here it is.


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I believe that it is an owners manual for the Australian market STi's as it states
"no other vehicle for under $100,000 is as exciting as a turbo Impreza"

ian/555,
This might work...
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Yep! You can choose "Save as..." or "Open in Current Location..."

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I'm going to go with the enterprise meaning...

Okay. Good info so far.
Now what does "Pleiades" mean....and Taurus??

So, in the USA, we're actually driving a Enterprise 25RS. Cool. Wonder what would Kirk say about this. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/tongue.gif

and just another interesting side note- Subaru spelled backwards is u r a bus. which would also explain the bad gas mileage i get http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/tongue.gif

LOL Very Good dreamin deamon!