2022 Subaru WRX Official Announcement *Merged* - Page 9

Scooby-Doode · 07-27-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

Questions prayers dreams riddles queries phones emails...no less stupid.

Remember the Buggeye had unpainted side skirts...this dunks all over that.

How can I forget.

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Snow Drift · 07-27-2021, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mcarb002

I get the Tom Doll meme lulz, but realistically, cmon.. how much input does he truly have in the A-Z process of a next-gen WRX...lol you guys are yelling at the clouds.

True. SOA is just a distributor.

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Originally Posted by fredzy

Who asked for the WRX to be Outbackized? Who? None of the people who buy it, I guarantee.

Both the Viziv Tourer concept and the Viziv Performance concept (all the way back in 2017!) had warned of this clad-tastrophe. Very strange that Levorg didn't get the treatment, but of all things, WRX does. Must be because Levorg was not and never will be destined for the US. The US.. a place where the general populace has spoken with their wallets that they love this garbage.

If they would have done this to the Levorg to bring it here, I'd totally get that. But WRX? And I'd HIGHLY doubt there will be a body color option for this stuff.

Now to see what they will do to the STI... the Viziv concept hints that the wheel wells will still be black, skirts will be body color.

Correct. We knew this was coming...

Viziv Performance

Viziv Performance STI

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

Questions prayers dreams riddles queries phones emails...no less stupid.

Remember the Buggeye had unpainted side skirts...this dunks all over that.

I was so happy in 2005 when they painted the skirts.

Straight6 · 07-27-2021, 05:34 PM

I will reserve my judgment until the final photos are released. Most here are yelling at the cloud or aren't potential buyers in the first place. I LOVED the plastic cladding on my MKII GTI.

Scooby-Doode · 07-27-2021, 05:51 PM

I'll take the Viziv flared fenders and quarter panels. If the production WRX is like these prototypes, then it is very likely that even the STi will get the same body type.

Did people forget that the WRX gained the widebody from the STi during the hatchback refresh because it was deemed production for both body types was a waste of money. After all, Subaru is a small company that's can't afford two different production lines.

Only 23 days to see what Subaru delivers.

4S-TURBO · 07-27-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow Drift

Viziv Performance STI

That not found anywhere in this thread.

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Originally Posted by Straight6

I will reserve my judgment until the final photos are released. Most here are yelling at the cloud or aren't potential buyers in the first place. I LOVED the plastic cladding on my MKII GTI.

And neither is this:

Let the false equivalence flow to stem the tide of the scary hate for Subaru's unbroken string of odd design choices. I mean it's ok to hate on BMW, amiright?

dwf137 · 07-27-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

So you're saying Subaru's compromise made absolutely nobody happy here?

The grin I get on my face from my motorcycle far exceeds any grin that my cars have ever given me... and for a lot cheaper. so maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

Kostamojen · 07-27-2021, 06:26 PM

What if they actually did a Wilderness WRX and this is what we are seeing?

Then have a base without the cladding, and a Limited with everything nice and painted.

Honestly though, I don't mind the cladding. Could make the lighter color cars far more visually interesting.

4S-TURBO · 07-27-2021, 06:41 PM

What if...

...a wagon version.

NAH

youra6 · 07-27-2021, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Diamond

No hatch, no buy.

That's great, less demand = better chance of me getting one.

mcarb002 · 07-27-2021, 07:01 PM

What if…the performance is so utterly amazing that people will forgive the plastic cladding hahaha

chanomatik · 07-27-2021, 07:06 PM

Wilderness Rally Xperience

Nailed it.

Edit:

Just bought my ticket for NYIAS. Looking forward to projectile vomiting on this thing!

20WRX20 · 07-27-2021, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Wilderness Rally Xperience

Nailed it.

Edit:

Just bought my ticket for NYIAS. Looking forward to projectile vomiting on this thing!

I bought my tickets months ago and am still waiting on the tourbus company to confirm. They'll prob cancel last minute and I'll be spared the agony of having to view this car in person.

kayen · 07-27-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Wilderness Rally Xperience

Nailed it.

Edit:

Just bought my ticket for NYIAS. Looking forward to projectile vomiting on this thing!

Definitely nailed WRX. This car is huge anyways, time to put it to pasture. It is no longer the vehicle we loved in the 2000's.

They might as well pull in the body clad loving people for increased sales. Going for all those adventure people, who want some kick for their urban jungle driving.

4S-TURBO · 07-27-2021, 07:56 PM

Put a tent on it

chanomatik · 07-27-2021, 08:00 PM

I think Subaru's plan all along has been to make their performance cars increasingly bland and underwhelming to the point that sales numbers decline and they feel justified in not making them anymore.

OR

The WRX becomes this weird, rugged... THING, but the STI is something shared with Toyota and is a slicker, track-wise car. We won't know that one until next year.

In Japan, the WRX is already the commuter performance car (S4) as it's only offered with a CVT. Prior to the 2015 WRX there wasn't a JDM WRX, just Impreza and STI. Americans are a different breed, but it wouldn't surprise me if the 2022 WRX is what it appears to be because the 2023 STI is going to be dramatically different and fill a different void.

All speculation on my part.

JP Chestnut · 07-27-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow Drift

True. SOA is just a distributor.

The Granola High Rolla runs, by far, Subaru’s most important market — overwhelmingly so. His white bread fingerprints are most definitely all over Subaru’s vehicle offerings.

4S-TURBO · 07-27-2021, 08:16 PM

"So here's the deal with this thing. First we put performance in the sedan segment. Then we put the dogs in the trunk. And finally, *chuckles*I think to put an exclamation point on this bizarro world we've created with Subaru and the energy drinking mutant derp generation who grew up with dirt bike riding redneck x games rally cross barf, we put a tent on it. A ****ing real tent on a sedan's corpse. Profit! HAHAHAHAHA"

mcarb002 · 07-27-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

The Granola High Rolla runs, by far, Subaru’s most important market — overwhelmingly so. His white bread fingerprints are most definitely all over Subaru’s vehicle offerings.

Input is not the same as development.

JP Chestnut · 07-27-2021, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mcarb002

Input is not the same as development.

Whatever. If you think this turd would show up in the USA with unpainted black plastic fenders if he didn’t “ok” it, I’m not sure what to tell you.

mcarb002 · 07-27-2021, 09:18 PM

so much hate lol give it a chance man. Let's see when it comes out and we get all the details.
Maybe it's not plastic, it's carbon fiber ; )

wrx-miata · 07-27-2021, 09:32 PM

Every time a new generation WRX is previewed, the car is hated by the previous generation owners, just the way it is. The new generation slowly grows on the haters.

chanomatik · 07-27-2021, 09:35 PM

VA WRX is still ugly AF to me, yet somehow Subaru has seemed to top themselves by making the car appear to be actually wider AND fixing the door mirrors.

Color me impressed, Subaru!

quentinberg007 · 07-27-2021, 10:08 PM

This is the fault of all the idiots that lifted their WRXs and installed roof baskets.

T-37 · 07-27-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

I think Subaru's plan all along has been to make their performance cars increasingly bland and underwhelming to the point that sales numbers decline and they feel justified in not making them anymore.

OR

The WRX becomes this weird, rugged... THING, but the STI is something shared with Toyota and is a slicker, track-wise car. We won't know that one until next year.

In Japan, the WRX is already the commuter performance car (S4) as it's only offered with a CVT. Prior to the 2015 WRX there wasn't a JDM WRX, just Impreza and STI. Americans are a different breed, but it wouldn't surprise me if the 2022 WRX is what it appears to be because the 2023 STI is going to be dramatically different and fill a different void.

All speculation on my part.

I think it's wishful thinking for the STI/Toyota thing, the rumors have been out there for a while, but it may end up being another GR Yaris, everywhere-in-the-world-but-the-US scenario.

There's always the possibility that the STI is just this with a black plastic Type R wing.

JustyWRC · 07-27-2021, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Metamucil > Coffee

It's what makes Subaru, Subaru.

Remember.....they changed the slogan.

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Originally Posted by Apharmd

There's just not much competition left for the WRX these days. I agree, Subaru has definitely got complacent.

Is $1,000,000,000 development(just for SGP) complacent? Very interesting.

07-27-2021, 05:51 PM	#204
Scooby-Doode Scooby Specialist Member#: 28976 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ANE Where Vehicle: 2016 Step 2 Push Buggy GT	I'll take the Viziv flared fenders and quarter panels. If the production WRX is like these prototypes, then it is very likely that even the STi will get the same body type. Did people forget that the WRX gained the widebody from the STi during the hatchback refresh because it was deemed production for both body types was a waste of money. After all, Subaru is a small company that's can't afford two different production lines. Only 23 days to see what Subaru delivers. Last edited by Scooby-Doode; 07-27-2021 at 11:42 PM.

07-27-2021, 07:06 PM	#211
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	Wilderness Rally Xperience Nailed it. Edit: Just bought my ticket for NYIAS. Looking forward to projectile vomiting on this thing! Last edited by chanomatik; 07-27-2021 at 07:27 PM.

07-27-2021, 10:08 PM	#223
quentinberg007 Scooby Guru Member#: 7887 Join Date: Jun 2001 Vehicle: 2023 GR Corolla 2024 bZ4x	2022 Subaru WRX Official Announcement This is the fault of all the idiots that lifted their WRXs and installed roof baskets.

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07-27-2021, 05:34 PM	#203
Straight6 Scooby Specialist Member#: 419593 Join Date: Apr 2015	I will reserve my judgment until the final photos are released. Most here are yelling at the cloud or aren't potential buyers in the first place. I LOVED the plastic cladding on my MKII GTI.

07-27-2021, 06:26 PM	#207
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2025 I5N & ND3 too 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	What if they actually did a Wilderness WRX and this is what we are seeing? Then have a base without the cladding, and a Limited with everything nice and painted. Honestly though, I don't mind the cladding. Could make the lighter color cars far more visually interesting.

07-27-2021, 06:41 PM	#208
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	What if... ...a wagon version. NAH

07-27-2021, 07:01 PM	#210
mcarb002 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324784 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South East Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Sienna 2023 Model Y	What if…the performance is so utterly amazing that people will forgive the plastic cladding hahaha

07-27-2021, 07:56 PM	#214
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	Put a tent on it

07-27-2021, 08:00 PM	#215
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	I think Subaru's plan all along has been to make their performance cars increasingly bland and underwhelming to the point that sales numbers decline and they feel justified in not making them anymore. OR The WRX becomes this weird, rugged... THING, but the STI is something shared with Toyota and is a slicker, track-wise car. We won't know that one until next year. In Japan, the WRX is already the commuter performance car (S4) as it's only offered with a CVT. Prior to the 2015 WRX there wasn't a JDM WRX, just Impreza and STI. Americans are a different breed, but it wouldn't surprise me if the 2022 WRX is what it appears to be because the 2023 STI is going to be dramatically different and fill a different void. All speculation on my part.

07-27-2021, 08:16 PM	#217
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	"So here's the deal with this thing. First we put performance in the sedan segment. Then we put the dogs in the trunk. And finally, chucklesI think to put an exclamation point on this bizarro world we've created with Subaru and the energy drinking mutant derp generation who grew up with dirt bike riding redneck x games rally cross barf, we put a tent on it. A ****ing real tent on a sedan's corpse. Profit! HAHAHAHAHA"

07-27-2021, 09:18 PM	#220
mcarb002 Scooby Newbie Member#: 324784 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South East Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Sienna 2023 Model Y	so much hate lol give it a chance man. Let's see when it comes out and we get all the details. Maybe it's not plastic, it's carbon fiber ; )

07-27-2021, 09:32 PM	#221
wrx-miata Scooby Newbie Member#: 443313 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mechanicsburg PA. Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blaze yellow	Every time a new generation WRX is previewed, the car is hated by the previous generation owners, just the way it is. The new generation slowly grows on the haters.

07-27-2021, 09:35 PM	#222
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	VA WRX is still ugly AF to me, yet somehow Subaru has seemed to top themselves by making the car appear to be actually wider AND fixing the door mirrors. Color me impressed, Subaru!