WraithAkaMrak Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2013/03/Subaru-Viziv-concept-front-side-view-623x389.jpg Concept was teased last month, and unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show. Diesel hybrid crossover, two doors, four seats. Powertrain details, from Motor Trend's article:The Viziv concept uses a new powertrain called Subaru Boxer Diesel Hybrid, which consists of a 2.0-liter turbodiesel flat-four engine, a lithium-ion battery pack, and three electric motors. One electric motor is connected to the engine and continuously variable transmission, while the other two drive the rear wheels to provide Subaru’s signature all-wheel drive. The electric motors assist the diesel engine at low speed to improve power and reduce fuel consumption, but the diesel engine is the primary motivator at highway speeds.Using two motors for the rear axle means Subaru can also provide torque vectoring, shifting more electrical power to the outside wheel during cornering. This can improve handling at speed, and Subaru says it could also allow for tighter turning radii in city driving.Viziv mini-siteAutoblogAutoGuideMotor Trend http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2013/03/Subaru-Viziv-concept-rear-three-quarter-stage.jpg http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2013/03/Subaru-Viziv-concept-side-view.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Kinda looks like a new Ford to me. Good to see Subaru working on concepts though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Kinda looks like a new Ford to me. Good to see Subaru working on concepts though.Yeah, I was wondering if that grille shape went into design before or after we started seeing the new Fusion's grille. I guess the concept before the new fusion goes back to 2011, but its grille was a bit narrower than ended up in production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboLag23 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Subaru's really FORD-ing new design waters with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 It would look better if it was lower. Something like this: http://www.bedug.com/pics/Subaru/concept2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 How could anyone ever open those doors in a parking lot? They are crazy-long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Lambo Doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Ride Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Wouldn't be my first choice. The engine concept is Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sounds like a fun around town car. I too share concern with the doors though. I wish I could remember where I saw it (probably a commercial) but I remember seeing a car with coupe doors where the doors themselves could fold in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talkgtr Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 How could anyone ever open those doors in a parking lot? They are crazy-long. The motorized doors go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higuma Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 How could anyone ever open those doors in a parking lot? They are crazy-long. http://media.caranddriver.com/images/13q1/505127/subaru-viziv-concept-photo-505128-s-520x318.jpg http://media.caranddriver.com/images/13q1/505127/subaru-viziv-concept-photo-505133-s-520x318.jpg http://media.caranddriver.com/images/13q1/505127/subaru-viziv-concept-photo-505135-s-520x318.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpete77 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 okay, so now I'm concerned about opening the doors in a covered garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm not concerned about the doors at all because it's a concept. Those doors are meant to look fancy on the show floor and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripp3r Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 http://media.caranddriver.com/images/13q1/505127/subaru-viziv-concept-photo-505133-s-520x318.jpg I heard that you can only open one of those doors at a time, otherwise it quite literally flies away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioman79 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 yeah.. it does look like the new fords in the front. but cool concept car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grieby54 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 That's... unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarcher Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 unquie yes...gah sorry i just cant stand two doors for some reason i like four doors god dangit LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 If that ever goes into production it might get the same kind of doors as the RX8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octain11 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 looks more like an aston than a ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboLag23 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 looks more like an aston than a ford No, it looks like both. Front: http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1198144.1352313315!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/ford-fusion.jpg Rear: http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/bertone-jet-22-shooting-brake-concept-based-on-the-2014-aston-martin-rapide_100419877_m.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladtig87 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Very creative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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