Higuma Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Here a a couple of shots I took from the latest copy of Club Legacy.... The captioning in the first photo is suggesting that there is a internal debate going on inside Subaru over whether to continue producing the Legacy Wagon as the new Impressa platform should produce a "WAGON" as it is going to grow a bit in size overall - the concern being that these 2 models may end up competing directly with each other because of lack of other competition in this market segment... The writer seems confident that the Legacy platform will win but can't be sure.... Second shot is spy photos of 2 Impressa's - one RHD one LHD - and they believe that they are equipped with the new FA16DIT... Belief being that the GT type model will have the FA16DIT with normal models having a EE20 n/a... Further sidebar believes that the new WRX will get the FA20DIT but FA20DIT, FA16DIT & EE20 all remain viable candidates at this point for the Impressa line... Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarcher Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Wow thats a big honking hood scoop there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eehpeehthreeh Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Higuma, is the Impreza GT still an option there in Japan? I did a quick check on Subaru.jp but didn't see it. If not, this is even more interesting. Maybe it'll be brought back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higuma Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Higuma, is the Impreza GT still an option there in Japan? I did a quick check on Subaru.jp but didn't see it. If not, this is even more interesting. Maybe it'll be brought back? No there is not currently a "GT" - there are some rumors that if the WRX STi ends up sitting on a somewhat different chassis or body config that there may be a Impressa GT that comes out with the FA16DIT as a performance stopgap to those not in the market for a full fledged WRX - STi with FA20DIT... This is what the article seem to suggest ( I haven;t gotten my hands on my own copy to read yet ) - a "GT" type config on the Impressa with FA16DIT and a FA20DIT config for the WRX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 The EDM/ADM/JDM? markets finally get the Outback, instead of only the Legacy wagon http://www.carscoops.com/2013/10/subaru-facelifted-outback-with-new.html Nice to see an Outback with the hood scoop, even if its just for the turbo-diesel boxer engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 The EDM/ADM/JDM? markets finally get the Outback, instead of only the Legacy wagon http://www.carscoops.com/2013/10/subaru-facelifted-outback-with-new.html Nice to see an Outback with the hood scoop, even if its just for the turbo-diesel boxer engine. Got the current issue of Subaru's "Drive" magazine with the '14 Legacy. No scoop but from the pixs provided, it looked like the front was elongated a bit (more overhang off the front wheels) and the fender flares were not as pronounced as in the current model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higuma Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 The EDM/ADM/JDM? markets finally get the Outback, instead of only the Legacy wagon . ? ? ? We have always had the Outback in JDM....... or am I missing something ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Damn... sign me up for the first 2 photos. I dig that a lot. I don't think a wagon Legacy is in the cards for N America though... but if the Impreza keeps growing, it will be the same size as the 05 LGT I currently own, and by then who cares. That new spy shot of the WRX sedan is f--king terrible though. What were they thinking? It could be the blandest car I've ever seen. The back end looks like a shittier version of some old Scion, hood scoop or not. It could be worse than the reviled 2008 WRX sedan. Man, that thing was worse than a Kia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 this is pretty cool. I know it would never make it to production in this form, however, that rear diffuser is really nice. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It would be nice if they brought back the Impreza 2.5RS. Something sportier and more power than the base model, but doesn't require premium gas. Or they could use the FA20 and detune it a litte bit. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The EDM/ADM/JDM? markets finally get the Outback, instead of only the Legacy wagon Wha? AUDM gets both, always has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Wonderful. No, you're both spot on 100% correct. Mea culpa. Of course you'd know better since you're local to each market. So jealous of all the markets where normal Subarus are actually sold.? ? ? We have always had the Outback in JDM....... or am I missing something ? Wha? AUDM gets both, always has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 The EDM/ADM/JDM? markets finally get the Outback, instead of only the Legacy wagon http://www.carscoops.com/2013/10/subaru-facelifted-outback-with-new.html Nice to see an Outback with the hood scoop, even if its just for the turbo-diesel boxer engine. I have had mine for a while now... And the Outback has always been an option here, same with the Legacy wagon. Subaru sedans are about as rare as they can get, but that's because nobody here wants a sedan. I'm surprised every time I see a Legacy sedan, and that's at most once per month. The only models you can get here that aren't wagons are the BRZ, the STi and the Legacy 2.0D with 6MT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PtPixel Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 this is pretty cool. I know it would never make it to production in this form, however, that rear diffuser is really nice. Toning down the wheel flares does a hell of a lot for the body shape. Really hope they stick along that design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 ^^^ especially if they put in some turbo power & a 6MT. While I'm wishing :-) Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 More of the same, TV stills captured in March: http://www.carscoops.com/2013/10/did-prototype-of-new-2015-subaru-wrx.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higuma Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Got my own copy of Club Legacy today... Here's a quick shot of what the Legacy is competing against in the purposed Impressa Wagon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Pic makes it appear too tall. Almost like it's cross competing with the Forester or the Exiga rather than a Legacy wagon. The orange Leggy wagon concept above appears lower and sleeker. Of course, my opinion might change in the actual presence of these vehicles. Regardless, I think we can all agree that this is one huge ass (rear bumper mostly). Thx for the news and rumors Higuma. Keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Not to be a Grammar Nazi, but my OCD tingles: Impressa http://www.bedug.com/pics/impressa.jpg Impreza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higuma Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 FYI... not that it matters but... Even though it is spelled that way outside of Japan... インプレッサ.... As it is spelled in Japanese has no "Z" in it anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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