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Not sure if anyone has been keeping up with this, but some cool announcements.

 

Diesel:

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/08/subaru-diesel-boxer-to-debut-in-geneva/ --- PIC

 

They say the new Impreza will be announced at the NY Auto Show. I'll definitely be heading in to see that!

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/08/more-on-the-subaru-imprezas-new-look/

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/205057/subaru_impreza.html

 

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A diesel boxer? SWEEET! Any words on multi-fuel engines?

 

And FINALLY, they ditch that center Alfa Romeo protrusion. Nasty looking. The chrome top to the grill reminds me of a Mazda, but it is a good styling cue. They've kept the cat-eye glasses headlights, but softened the edges and rounded the points, looks better. The hood indent leading to a scoop is very clean too, I like that, doesn't look like it's just dropped into the hood. The tail lights are nice too, very simple and effective styling. I don't know about having a tail-fin like that, it seems you can achieve more with subtle aerodynamics that don't look tacked on. The jury is still out on the crossover style body, but I kind of like it. Then again, I've always been partial to the wagons.

 

Overall, I like it a lot better than the current styling. With the right marketing, I think you will see a resurgeance in Impreza owners, new and old. Well done, Subaru!

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Uh Oh, I'm gonna get in BIG trouble here ... :Flame:... http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/09/reports-get-your-mini-with-awd-by-2008/ ... but if this is correct, and I can get a Mini-Cooper convertible with AWD it's bye-bye Subaru for moi!

 

An AWD convertible? Now THAT is hedging your bets! Hey, at this point it's encouraging to see any automaker trying something a little out of the mainstream...so no complaints from me.

 

Nathan

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