Changes are big with both the 2008 WRX sedan (sold in North America only) and hatchback growing 3.7 inches in wheelbase and getting a new double-wishbone rear suspension. The new WRX will weigh 50 fewer pounds than the outgoing model, in spite of the increase in size. Aside from what ought to be a more refined ride, less trunk intrusion allows for a wider and deeper trunk. Engines carry over with emission and fuel economy improvements. The WRX’s turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four packs the same 224 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque, but peak horsepower now comes at 5200 rpm instead of 5600, and peak torque arrives at 2800 rpm, down from 3600. The base Impreza’s 2.5-liter boxer four drops 3 hp to 170, but torque jumps to 170 lb-ft from 166. WRXs will use the STi's quicker steering gear of 15.0:1 vs 16.5:1.
I know some will say it looks Toyota-ish or like a Suzuki Reno, but what do you all say on it?
It will odd to to see the 5-door STi on Rally courses, but it will always be welcomed.



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Guess I will buy the outgoing model when the time comes. I was hoping for the concept pics I saw a few months back.

Mazda just called and they want their 5 door Mazda 3 back.

Emok(Tony Wise) wrote:Mazda just called and they want their 5 door Mazda 3 back.

Thats what I thought as well.



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looks like @!#$

Subaru Bombed that one.

Mr.Goodwrench-G.T. wrote:

looks like a souped up corolla

Subaru should just fire it's in house design staff, then go straight to Pininfarina.




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They screwed that car up.



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Emok(Tony Wise) wrote:Mazda just called and they want their 5 door Mazda 3 back.

More like Suzuki called and wants it's Reno back. Wow.



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Actually, I see more of the Kia Rio sport wagon in the 5 door.. and agree with the Corolla comment about the sedan.

But whatever it resembles, it's ugly. It just doesn't work for me at all.




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The current model I was a tad iffy on . I got used to it. This I don't think I will get used to... it's hideous. I realy think the 04-05's were the pinnacle of their new styling... everything directly before and directly after are ugly.


On the other hand....you have other fingers.

I just bought a 20 inch widescreen ultrasharp flat pannel..I'm going to have to subscribe to the high quality porn places now......damn

i just threw up in my mouth....a lot.



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I wish they would just stop redesigning the impreza. The best model, IMO was the one right after the first gen WRX. They should have stuck to that look a while longer. Everything after that has been pretty bad looking.

the 4door aint too bad. the hatch is just disgusting.

Holy crap it's ugly!!! I just hope it's not the final design because it's nasty. Nobody will buy this.

NASTY!
Looks cheap and Korean. Something i would expect form Kia or Daewoo, not Subaru.


The ONLY thing they did right was make the hood scoop smaller and the car lighter.

NASTY! are you listening Subaru, go back to the drawing board.




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It's either avant garde or a pretty blatant rip-off.

Subaru's looked better when GM held a bigger stake in them.

Hey at least the design that the Subie copied is a Italdesign.







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That really is a blatant rip off. Just in no way feeling it. Agreed that the sedan looks like a Corolla on steroids.



I had something really funny to put here but it was too long.

I just barfed all over the place.. Ever since 05, Subaru's have gotten uglier and uglier..





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Mr.Goodwrench-G.T. wrote:Hey at least the design that the Subie copied is a Italdesign.

Holy CRAP!
when i said it looked like a Suzuki Reno I didn't realize just how much it REALLY does look like the Reno. They could literaly be shared platforms they look so alike. And that is no joke because GM owned a stake in both companies.

Wow.

That's scary. What's more scary is the Suzuki is actually better looking.



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Oh my god. I hate it. Ew god ewwwww.

Agh im so mad at Subaru right now, the 06 STI is hands down the most gorgeous Subie to date, and now they go and ruin it with this?


What the hell?!?