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07-16-2013, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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2014 Impreza
Hi All,
I've searched the forum and elsewhere, and aside from a note that some 2014 Imprezas will receive the Starlink treatment, I haven't seen any new model year info at all. I ask because I'll be looking to purchase in the next month or two, and if the '14 is the same as the '13 (which I believe was the same as the '12) with just some minor trim differences, I won't wait for any official announcements. On the other hand, if there was a chance for a bit more power....well...
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07-16-2013, 10:02 AM | #2 |
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odds of a new engine are about 0.0%
odds of electronic gadgets, radio, etc changing 100% the car was just redesigned, they just redesigned the Forester, and are working on the WRX/STI redesign/relaunch (no longer Impreza's, mind you) and then probably the Outback before they work around to making big changes to the 'new' Impreza. All opinion, of course. But if they introduce a diesel or turbo Impreza in the US before 2016, come back at me and brag about how wrong I am, lol. Last edited by Zeeper; 07-16-2013 at 10:12 AM. |
07-16-2013, 10:08 AM | #3 |
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Probably add some new electronic gadgets or new grille, but more power? No. Theres no chance.
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07-16-2013, 10:51 AM | #4 |
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Turbo Diesel Impreza! If only...
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07-16-2013, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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When will they simply give us the 6mt and/or TD??
Id sure LOVE the diesel with the dual-range 6mt in my XV. Aussies and Phillipinos get them... |
07-16-2013, 06:29 PM | #6 |
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07-16-2013, 07:50 PM | #7 |
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are subaru diesels known to be reliable?
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07-16-2013, 09:15 PM | #8 |
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Diesels, in general, usually are. Unless its a TDI, ask Steve...
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07-17-2013, 03:23 AM | #9 |
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07-17-2013, 08:14 AM | #10 |
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07-17-2013, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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07-17-2013, 09:17 AM | #12 | |
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07-17-2013, 09:29 AM | #13 |
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^Sorry, thats the XV Diesel 6MT - vid is of the XV running through the snow. The 42 MPG was for the diesel XV
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07-17-2013, 09:38 AM | #14 | |
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I like my Impreza a lot, but I'd love it if it had a diesel engine and 6MT tranny. Golly, the thought sends shivers up and down my spine. I still don't know where Solistik got his numbers. I'm not aware of any diesel engine that can provide 50 MPG combined while also delivering 350 ft-lb of torque. That's an engine that would make me swoon. Sounds like a fantasy to me, at least with today's technology. Maybe that will be possible in 5 or 10 years.... |
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07-17-2013, 09:53 AM | #15 | |
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07-17-2013, 10:21 AM | #16 | |
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and the highway mpg is 50 http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...e/viewall.html (old article, but still same EE20 engine) |
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07-17-2013, 10:34 AM | #17 |
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07-17-2013, 10:47 AM | #18 | |
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If Subaru ever brought their diesel engine to the USA, I'd be looking to see if they avoided VW's stupid design mistakes. |
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07-17-2013, 11:24 AM | #19 |
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Mercedes has a slick new TD that reportedly makes sick amounts of torque and high mpg's.
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07-17-2013, 11:52 AM | #20 |
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From what I've read, the disparity in UL vs. diesel gas prices in U.S. vs. Europe explain why different engines make it to different markets. That said, I would definitely hold off on my forthcoming Impreza purchase if I thought a 2.0 turbo, a 2.5na or any kind of diesel were coming for '14. All evidence seems to say no on all counts though.
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07-17-2013, 01:15 PM | #21 |
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I still think they should offer the 2.5 NA engine that the Forester has in our car. It would offer a minimal hit to fuel economy and offer much better performance. Look to Fuelly for more justification about cost vs reward
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07-17-2013, 01:58 PM | #22 | |
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Also with the Legacy I can regularly beat the highway MPG value on trips, with the Impreza I got over the highway MPG number once. Ever. That included 10+ trips with over 500 miles of sustained highway driving. The 2.0 looks decent on paper however it is a bad pairing in the car. Maybe it works out better for people that live on flat ground in the south. I would gladly buy another Impreza if I could get one with a 2.5. Last edited by ocellaris; 07-17-2013 at 02:33 PM. |
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07-17-2013, 02:08 PM | #23 | |
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I so miss the 2.5 and the non CVT trans. I agree that I would most likely see an improvement in MPGs in my situation. |
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07-17-2013, 02:32 PM | #24 | |
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I've been saying this since I bought my 12' Impreza. I would rather have the 2.5/6mt as at least an option. |
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07-17-2013, 03:41 PM | #25 |
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Also worth nothing that the Impreza is about 400lbs lighter than the new Forester, which would close the mpg "hit" gap even more
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