Sti hatch

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Impreza Hot Hatch On Way

Auto Express can exclusively reveal the Japanese firm has outrageous plans for the next Impreza. Altering a formula which has proved a success for the past 12 years is a bold move, but the introduction of an Impreza hatch follows Mitsubishi's plans to radically alter its Evo line-up.

The decision confirms comments made by Impreza chief engineer, Hiroshi Mori, who told Auto Express that the next-generation car "might take a new design direction, and could be smaller". So why have designers turned their back on saloons? The new car will be smaller, lighter and cheaper to produce than the four-door, and should have better handling, thanks to its short wheelbase and stiffer body.

Led by ex-Alfa Romeo and SEAT designer Andreas Zapatinas, Subaru's styling department has not only opted for a squared-off finish at the rear, but a long nose as well - bringing the new model into line with the look of many European hatches. The front overhang will house the turbo motor's intercooler, which will be moved from its current position at the top of the engine bay.

With the new car not due until 2007, Subaru has a
facelifted Impreza saloon already waiting in the wings. Exclusively revealed by Auto Express in Issue 838, it will be launched at the end of this year, before going on sale early in 2006.

The Impreza hatch will sit on a shortened Legacy chassis. The plan is to introduce basic 1.5 and 2.0-litre variants, with flagship models coming with a 2.0-litre 300bhp turbo motor. Five and six-speed manual gearboxes will be available, along with a five-speed auto.

Despite the extra versatility provided by the five-door body shape, engineers won't compromise the Impreza's handling for practicality. Unlike the Legacy, which has compact rear suspension to maximise boot space, the Impreza will use a layout that will optimise driving dynamics.

To enhance the cornering potential even more, engineers and test drivers will also develop an advanced version of the current Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD). This allows more torque to be channelled to the rear wheels for sharper turn-in.

No matter how good the handling, it remains to be seen whether loyal fans will warm to the idea of an Impreza hatchback.


NO WAY!

 

I think I like this one better!



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Looks like a Rsx and Celica mix-up.

 

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Looks like a Rsx and Celica mix-up.
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+1

It's still a Subaru Impreza STi, it's smaller and more compact (i hope it will also be significantly lighter and more nimble), and the looks are sort of growing on me. Not that I like it yet
still, I've been waiting for a 2-door Impreza...
I don't like the design direction (rear visibility will take a hit i'm sure with those high rear corners, and wth did they do to the headlights?) but i get and respect why they went with a smaller body. Hopefully the car is competitive in the rally world, and hopefully they bring 'em over here and decide to bring back the GC8 coupe after a year of not selling any

 

Time to go buy a bunch of 1st gen Imprezas to keep in shape because we'll not have many left.

 

hatchy look yes front-end no....

 

That looks like someone crapped their pants, painted it blue, and slapped a wing on it.

Ye gods.

 

I don't know????? but I personally thinks it look great the only problem is that the wing looks like it's a double deck and I don't like that...other wise, I'D LIKE ONE...

 

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ARRGH. i think imprezas are slowly starting to look worse and wosre. the GC chasis looks the best, then the bug eyes. the hatch is aneat idea because it can shave more wieght off of the already huge STi, and offering it with the 2.0l will keep it in the WRC. the headlights look gross, not to mention the really high trunk line. then there is that grille . they should just revamp the GC chasis alittle put some futuristic SQUARE front end on it with normal headlight and put the 2.5l in it and all it good.

i really hope the STi doesnt look like that. i would prefer a coupe over the hatch but what can you do but send hate mail.

 

EEEEWWWWW..... [xx(]

 

i heard the usdm imprezsa are going to 2.5l base.
i think the quoted 2.0l referes to au. and jp. spec imprezas..

 

hey maube this is the new STi. bet ya it was nothing.