06-07 Wrx Impreza

j0kr187 · 10-13-2004, 12:07 PM

More information about the new impreza 2006-2007

The illustration above, purloined by our man in Japan, is an insider's estimation of what the next Impreza WRX STi will look like. Although many of the characteristic features of the current car are carried over-hood scoop, aggressive fender flares, enormous wing-the rest of the car shares some styling elements with Subaru's new corporate face, exemplified by the B9 Scrambler concept car designed by Andreas Zapatinas and displayed on a pedestal at the 2003 Tokyo show. The front-end styling of the concept is shown here and is reportedly the face of future Subarus. A new Impreza WRX STi should hit Japanese roads in 2007 and ours soon after.

source: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

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MikeWRX-NJ · 10-13-2004, 12:10 PM

looks like an evo with a hood scoop.

bull3964 · 10-13-2004, 12:10 PM

That bumper will never pass muster with us crash tests.

Oldnslow · 10-13-2004, 12:13 PM

While it looks more and more like this new look will indeed be the new WRX/STI, I'd be more interested in insider scuttlebutt on what mechanicals the car will have---like, for instance, the engine and transmission!

SIL01 · 10-13-2004, 12:14 PM

Ugly bumper...evo/peugot grill...celica headlights...hood scoop...yeah, not feeling it.

mcu81 · 10-13-2004, 12:24 PM

i cant get over how weird the headlights look, its like 2 pieces or something, its just not working, rework the headlights is a must, and then the car will look alot better

-mikey

teamslow wrx · 10-13-2004, 12:27 PM

We need the bug eyes back!!!

AWDPilot · 10-13-2004, 12:35 PM

I don't understand, there is like 100 million topics on the 06/07 impreza, some still right on the main page of the forum. Look before you post please

Xeno · 10-13-2004, 12:38 PM

yeah not a fan of the front end.. return to square front ends.. flat lights and agressive stances..

Achilles38WRX · 10-13-2004, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibjer

I don't understand, there is like 100 million topics on the 06/07 impreza, some still right on the main page of the forum. Look before you post please

correct! this pic an variations of it have already been posted numerous times.

RC0310 · 10-13-2004, 01:15 PM

wondering if any bodykit can actually make it look half decent...

ian840 · 10-13-2004, 01:37 PM

Awful lot of hating. I don't like the car depicted in that video game or whatever, but this new picture from C&D looks great in my opinion, much better than the current car. It has less of a "small car, boxy" look and more of a sporty, low slung look and stance. The current look of the car is its biggest downfall for me, I love everything else about the cars performance, it just needs a bodykit like Zerosport's IMHO. I would be less inclined to put a kit on this new look, just lower it, Im sure it wont come that low from the factory...
Oh and everyone stop all the bickering about reposting, who cares? Does it really ruin your day or something? Relax...jeezus.

Extraze · 10-13-2004, 01:38 PM

so many negative comments.

i LOVE it ... bring it over ... and all you haters can have my 04

Calamity Jesus · 10-13-2004, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achilles38WRX

correct! this pic an variations of it have already been posted numerous times.

I think this was moved here from General Community. News & Rumors seems to be the dumping site for that forum.

Porter · 10-13-2004, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull3964

That bumper will never pass muster with us crash tests.

What do you base that statement on? If the Elise can pass a crash test, then that certainly can.

bull3964 · 10-13-2004, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porter

What do you base that statement on? If the Elise can pass a crash test, then that certainly can.

Just look at it. One minor bump to the front and there's going to be a whole lot of damage. From the grill to the headlights, any indentation is going to screw all that stuff up. There just isn't enough bumper there. I mean, look at what happened to the Legacy's bumpers.

Porter · 10-13-2004, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull3964

Just look at it. One minor bump to the front and there's going to be a whole lot of damage. From the grill to the headlights, any indentation is going to screw all that stuff up. There just isn't enough bumper there. I mean, look at what happened to the Legacy's bumpers.

You're talking about the 5mph insurance bumper red tape... Not really relevant to safety, which is what the NHTSA crash testing will be focusing on. In my opinion the IIHS test requirements (and the success of their lobbying) has actually reduced the safety of our vehicles in order to protect the insurance companies' profit margins.

samagon · 10-13-2004, 03:12 PM

first, if this car were to be the one they built, the bumper is no less of a worry for the 5mph rules as that of the BMW Z4.

anyway, on to the 'official picture' I've seen this pic in no less than 4 different posts. this pic is no where near what a real artist from any competent automotive company would create.

look at any of the lines on the hood, the one on the passenger side doesn't follow the one on the drivers side. look at the roof line, this is exactly the roofline of the current car. look at anything on this car, none of the lines match up.

this is the most widely publicised POS drawing I have seen.

dmatthew · 10-13-2004, 04:03 PM

haha if this car really comes out you guys will be like "***"

Achilles38WRX · 10-13-2004, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bull3964

Just look at it.

you realize your critiquing a photoshop'd guess of what the next car could be?

WR^2X · 10-13-2004, 04:21 PM

If it looks like that - or has any hint of that frontend design - I am glad I got in for '05 rather than waiting!

Rallycarperson · 10-13-2004, 04:34 PM

Man, I just dont like that design...

Id like to see a cossover between the GC8 and the bugeyes.

-Mark
MAPmotors.com

03boxer4 · 10-13-2004, 04:37 PM

looks like a G35 sedan went to pimp my ride...

capaWRX · 10-13-2004, 04:45 PM

I would bet on Subaru reverting back to the GC chassis type headlights (updated of course) with the new grille design...

IMO - that would be the best looking impreza ever...

mr_yellow · 10-13-2004, 04:54 PM

Isn't that picture the same one in the "unrallified impreza concept" thread started right here on nasioc?

10-13-2004, 12:07 PM	#1
j0kr187 Scooby Newbie Member#: 67768 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Long Island Vehicle: 07 Wrangler X Black	06-07 Wrx Impreza More information about the new impreza 2006-2007 The illustration above, purloined by our man in Japan, is an insider's estimation of what the next Impreza WRX STi will look like. Although many of the characteristic features of the current car are carried over-hood scoop, aggressive fender flares, enormous wing-the rest of the car shares some styling elements with Subaru's new corporate face, exemplified by the B9 Scrambler concept car designed by Andreas Zapatinas and displayed on a pedestal at the 2003 Tokyo show. The front-end styling of the concept is shown here and is reportedly the face of future Subarus. A new Impreza WRX STi should hit Japanese roads in 2007 and ours soon after. source: http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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