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not sure what i think of it.. i kinda like it, though the front end looks like an R8

Subaru WRX Concept Officially Unveiled - Autoholics

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THE ALL-NEW SUBARU WRX CONCEPT DEBUTS AT THE 2013 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

• SUBARU WRX CONCEPT hints at next generation WRX design language
• Focus is on sharp handling, AWD grip and turbo power

New York - Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled the SUBARU WRX CONCEPT at the 2013 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. The design concept hints at the design language of the next generation WRX.

The bold and muscular design emphasizes turbocharged power and AWD grip in a more agile and athletic form. The SUBARU WRX CONCEPT blends the WRX's famous power and road-holding prowess with an even greater focus on sharp handling, steering and communicative chassis. To further improve handling dynamics, the SUBARU WRX CONCEPT features a carbon-fiber roof to enhance the already low center of gravity and reduce weight.

Considerably lower, sleeker and wider, the SUBARU WRX CONCEPT delivers even more street presence than previous generations of WRX. The new grille design is larger and bolder and sets off the classic WRX hood scoop. A pronounced powerbulge provides clearance for the new turbocharged engine and intercooler. A prominent hexagonal grille form and deep lower valences with air intakes are designed to enhance aerodynamics, add downforce and aid engine cooling.

The three dimensional mesh pattern of the grille denotes the sporting nature of the SUBARU WRX CONCEPT and sets the Subaru star cluster apart, while the new hawk-eye headlights integrate the Subaru family design heritage.

A sharp character line runs from the front corner through to the taillights, intersected by the boldly flared wheel arches emphasizing the Subaru's AWD system. The compact cabin greenhouse draws attention to the power and solidity of the body and focuses attention to wide stance that provides a visual link between body and chassis.

The rear design echoes the hexagonal design motif from the front grille and features a dramatically curved trunk lid that also acts as a rear spoiler. The distinctive wide rear bumper of the SUBARU WRX CONCEPT adds to the powerful street presence of the car and is off-set by large quad tailpipes denoting the powerful turbocharged engine. The aggressive rear diffuser improves vehicles aerodynamics.

The all-new SUBARU WRX CONCEPT features a new paint color, "WR Blue Pearl III", which modernizes the iconic WRX look. Fluorescent Yellow is used as an accent on the WRX badge on the front grille, the brake calipers and the exhaust tip finishers, adding character notes to the design.

Filling out the broad fenders are BBS "RI-D" One Piece Forged Duralumin wheels and featuring 245/40ZR20 Dunlop tires with an exclusive tread pattern.

Key Dimensions
(Overall Length x Width x Height): (178.0in x 74.4in x 54.7in ), Wheelbase: (108.7 in.)

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit Subaru Cars, Sedans, SUVs, Crossovers, Wagons | Subaru of America.
 
im reserving my judgment until i see a wagon
 
Yea... but personally, I think the Wrx needs a new facelift anyways. Might as well go with something radical instead of playing the Honda game and keep releasing watered down piss versions of the new Civic. The new Elantra has more personality than a new Civic these days.
 
To me its like the 04'-06' Pontiac GTO. Its not a bad looking car but not really a descendant of previous generations. I see some styling cues I like, and some I'm really not in to.
 
Looking at the body lines fender to door to fender.. definitely has similar lines to the brz/frs, but with 4drs
 
To me it looks like the design of the concept could be set in stone and green lighted for production. I'm sure they'll change a few hundred things before then, but as it sits I can see this car selling like hot cakes...

I think it's fucking great, basically.
 
Keep in mind this is a concept. Not even a "sneak peek" at any planned upcoming model. I think they've said this is what the WRX could look like someday. But everyone on NASIOC is touting this as the 2014 or 2015 model. I'm highly skeptical. For one, all concepts get watered down to shit. Two, the front end is way to short for this to be AWD. Either the nose will be longer, or the wheelbase will be shorter in the real version.

Also Subaru has said they were going to split the Impreza and the WRX/STi. It will no longer be an Impreza WRX/STi, just WRX/STi. Think along the lines of the Lancer and the EVO. Similar, but different chassis.
 
what makes you so sure? the new mazdas all have small noses. half the engine is under the damn dash.
 
OH MY GOD I'm so sick of this front end ! Why is EVERYONE putting the same fuckin front end on cars ?
 
what makes you so sure? the new mazdas all have small noses. half the engine is under the damn dash.

Because the engine is in front of the transmission. Subaru AWD trannies have axles that come out perpendicular from the transmission. You can move the engine back all you want, but the tranny moves back with it. Try to imagine the placement of the engine/tranny in relation to the wheel. As it sits, if there was actually anything under the hood of that concept (which I'm certain there isn't, honestly it's probably a painted ball of clay) the wheel would be sitting about mid way at the engine.
 
After looking at the rear and side more... it resembles a GTR.. front fender body line/ vent...exhaust/ valance
 
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