solo413 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Saw this article last night what are your thoughts? I honestly hope they bring this back and with this design, I would absolutely order one if it's in my price range. http://m.motoring.com.au/news/large-passenger/subaru/svx/subarus-radical-new-svx-in-the-pipeline-44032 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/12/se4y9y7u.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 That design is ugly IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 If it was a little softer may be... The rear fenders are to big for a DD. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Remember the Subaru SVX? Yes, that stylish Giorgetto Giugiaro-penned 3.3 litre coupe from the early 90s ? "It's making a comeback, and with a six-cylinder boxer hybrid setup," says a source close to Subaru. If you look at the fact that the company is registering record profits, has two new Viziv crossover concepts on the motor show circuit that hint at a future design, and wants to build a large, high-powered sports coupe for the US market, then a reinterpreted SVX makes perfect sense. And don't be surprised if the name changes. The image you see here is based on an advanced sketch shown to us by our source and reveals a shooting brake-style coupe that promises the very best handing Subaru has to offer. Boasting a low-slung side profile, flared fenders and an angled shooting brake styled C-pillar, the new SVX will redefine Subaru's corporate look. The new coupe's headlights are heavily influenced by the Viziv 2 Concept shown at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, as is the grille and high waistline. As reported in a recent story, Subaru's chief designer Mamoru Ishii, says that the company will focus more resources on creating better looking designs in the future so we can expect an even more refined exterior than you see here. From what we are hearing from our source, the new SVX is a large, high-powered coupe that is being strongly requested by American dealers who want a high performance, grand tourer style of coupe to lift brand image and draw a wider clientele to their showrooms. The now out-of-production SVX employed a 176kW 3.3 litre flat-six that was married to Subaru's signature 4WD system. In line with the next-generation Tribeca due out in 2016, the new SVX will slot into the lineup above that model and will be the flagship of the range, says our source. Obviously its main market will be the US, but countries such as Australia and the UK are on the list as well. The reinterpreted SVX will employ a Subaru Global Platform (SGP) that will go online from the all-new Tribeca in 2016. The point of this new construction, according to our source, is to permit an "axle-forward layout" and electrification (ie: hybridisation). Given that the boxer engine and 4WD layout have never been a very frugal combination at the pump, Subaru are pulling all stops to create a powerful, great handling coupe that meets the new stringent CO2 emissions regulations and delivers acceptable mileage. To achieve that result, Subaru engineers are developing a new 3.3 litre flat six with direct injection and a longer stroke that will be married to a powerful Lexus plug-in hybrid unit and Subaru's signature 4WD system. "In contrast to the XV Crosstrek's hybrid unit that was developed in-house by Subaru, the SVX's hybrid system needs to cater to a much more powerful engine, so needs the assistance of Lexus' plug-in hybrid system," explains our source. By using the Lexus unit, Subaru would save a lot in R&D costs as well. Power is expected to clear 280kW which places it in the same ballpark as the Tesla Model S, which we are told is considered by Subaru to be one of its rivals. Expected to land in showrooms in 2017, the reinterpreted SVX will be built at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant in the central USA, our source tells us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermTheElf Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 who was brz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 From what we are hearing from our source, the new SVX is a large, high-powered coupe that is being strongly requested by American dealers who want a high performance, grand tourer style of coupe to lift brand image and draw a wider clientele to their showrooms. Sure, all the grey-haired shoppers buying up all the XV Crosstreks were actually there looking for a high performance grand tourer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Looks like a car for hipster golfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo413 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 It reminds me of the bmw z3 roadster I used to love and always wanted one of them http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/13/eza5ubyp.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/13/6e5y5avu.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Doubt this will happen. BRZ was a success, yes, but this is a whole new league for Subaru.... Will be happy if they pull the trigger though. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Brz is far from success compared to the frs. Sales figures are less that 50% of the frs Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Brz is far from success compared to the frs. Sales figures are less that 50% of the frs Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk LOL the BRZ was never meant to sell equitable numbers to the FRS:lol::lol:! Subaru didn't even decide that it was going to sell a version of the GT86 until late in the product development. Scion was slated to get +3x the number FRS's as Subaru was to get BRZ's from day 1. Subaru was only supposed to get 6,000 USDM BRZ's a year. Because the Scion version doesn't sell as well as the BRZ does, Subaru was able transfer some FRS production to BRZ production. Subaru sold +8,500 last year... guess where the extra 2,500 units came from? It came from Scion only selling 18,327 units instead of the 20,000 they forecasted. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eehpeehthreeh Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If this is some sort of spiritual successor to the SVX, I hope it at least takes some of the design cues from the original. In any case, if this turns out to really happen, my wallet will be crying. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laufu Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Lots of exaggerated lines, but if they tone it down for production, it could look like the BRZ hatchback aka Cross Sport Design concept, from the 2013 Toyko Auto show. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/subaru-cross-sport-concept/#photo-1579531 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickrocks1126 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Meh. Don't see why when they have the WRX, STI and the BRZ covering sport 4-door and 2-door market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christurismohk Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 And just when I thought the Libird wasn't strange enough... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33985&stc=1&d=1366013997 http://imageshack.com/a/img845/3255/tbxf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo413 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 And just when I thought the Libird wasn't strange enough... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33985&stc=1&d=1366013997 http://imageshack.com/a/img845/3255/tbxf.jpg In a way this is pretty awesome but also pretty ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Looks like the bastard child of a Dodge Magnum and BRZ... (In response to the OP) All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflashrtist Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 A) will cost an unaffordable amount if it ever hit general market B) Are the transformer wings covering the rear tires optional? I'd hate to have a flat I can't change but wouldn't want to sacrifice the apparent flight ability either lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I guess those wings are high enough so they miss the curb's ? to bad, they ruin the look of the car. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu baru Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Subaru did the SVX way too early. Now that they're a more established brand, both in quality and performance, they could pull it off. That concept won't see production, it would end up being a much more subdued version of that. Personally, I'd love to see Subaru do a more upscale performance car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 One of these days Subaru should hire a stylist for their cars. That would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 They did.. only problem was that they had 14 of them working on a single car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoPete Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm not impressed with the styling of these cars. But a 3.3L flat six plug-in hybrid with Subaru AWD? Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dga Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 We all know that if it comes out it'll look like this, but with two doors, and Subaru is going to boast that they redesigned every panel. http://pictures.dealer.com/p/patriotsubarusne/1846/efae2c01ec32a34a189e0b5f48e2ce93x.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slissner Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Grotesque. Hideous. Revolting. I drove my 1992 SVX LS-L for almost 100,000 miles. Most enjoyable car I've ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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