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I am getting tired of the clear tail light styles. It looks too 90's rice rocket for me. At first they were cool and different when the Honda/Acura kids were doing them, but once they went main stream, it's over. Go back to red, please. Nice to see the Imprezza concept has.
However, I *thought* that the LED lights in the headlamp assembly were only for daytime running lights. I don't think any manufacturer has primary headlamps that are LEDs... only standard halogen incandescent and xenon arc ballast.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2011/1101_toyota_extending_subaru_p- roduct_sharing_to_highlander_tribeca/index.html#ixzz19zyaL7xg
Bob
How did you get that impression from the article?
Subaru is leading development of the 086A, while the converged crossover platform looks to be more of a Toyota project
I was thinking 086A meant Highlander/Tribeca but of course that is code for the FT86.
On another note, truly hope the new Impreza is a grabber a la the concept. Current model is just too dull to give people a major reason for it vs. Corolla/Civic (why go Subaru?) and now the Elantra. Subie needs to stand out here beyond engine choices that the majority of the audience is not interested in.
Also, 2014 year is a long wait for replacement for the Tribeca. It is really hard to believe it will last that long.
Subaru will probably have more success putting Impreza concept on the roards, which everybody agrees is an major style improvement over the current Impreza.
Bob
In fact, the only real loss is that they build fewer Outbacks, which are in short supply.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/04/ces-2010-toyota-entune-ready-to-fight-sync-al- most-w-video/
I like that it tethers to your smart phone - that means hopefully no additional monthly bill to pay.
Only if users are smart enough to ensure they pay for a big enough data plan. Don't be suprised to see mobile phone companies starting to increase the price of or eliminate unlimited plans as more people use their mobile devices for automotive and entertainment uses.
Of course if I drove to Mexico or Canada I'd be roaming...
As long as you keep that plan you're fine. But if you change plans or your carrier decides to discontinue it, you might be out of luck. I know that ATT has gone to limited data plans. My unlimited iphone plan is grandfathered in but if I were to switch to a non iphone, the unlimited option jumps up in price.
T-Mobile and Sprint have flat-fee plans. AT&T knows they have you by the ears since they have the iPhone, so they screw you.
Actually, ATT has gone to tiered data plans on all their phones - not just the iphone. I bet Verizon will do the same thing when they get the iphone.
http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/01/ces-2011-toyota-gets-sync-like-- entune-system.html#more
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The more I read, the more I like it.
They confirm no data plan to pay for.
HD radio is added. Nice, that's free and high fidelity quality.
Natural speech recognition.
iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android! DAMN they nailed it if the hype is all true.
-mike
PS: I picked up a 2011 STi Hatch
Do you like the 2011's seats? I remember that was an issue before.
I still don't fit in an EVO's seats to this day.
They also switched to solid black alcantera so it's even more sleeper now!
-mike
Didn't know that!
Bob
http://www.phillyautoshow.com/
Bob
-mike
We were thinking 1/31, Monday.
Even though the new engine uses a chain drive instead of the timing belt my EJ has that will require replacement halfway through, I'm kinda glad I have the old engine so I am not in the group of people who get the new 'FB' early on in its life cycle.
And how could they introduce a new engine at this point WITHOUT incorporating DI? Perhaps the speculation in the article will prove to be incorrect in that regard?
http://www.insideline.com/subaru/forester/2011/2011-subaru-forester-2-0-first-dr- ive.html
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
However I disagree about the timing chain and intake manifold. The intake manifold doesn't move and plastic or carbon fiber is very common these days. The timing chain is a helpful, smart move. The EJ series timing belt tensioner wasn't all that awesome, and a properly designed timing chain never needs replacement.
Plenty of engine pixs.
Bob
With a hot engine, maybe 1 minute.
Add two and two and we should see the new Impreza at NY.
On the road, the discovery that the 2.0 Forester feels pretty similar to the 2.5-liter version is good news
Yes, because I've driven a Brazilian Forester with the EJ20 and it did feel quite different, especially on the highway.
Bob
The EJ20 wasn't any more efficient, either, because you rev it and it just seems to have to work harder to keep up.
Any new news on Subaru period? New Impreza still on track for fall?
Bob
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Bob
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/06/2012-subaru-impreza-teaser/
Imprezaive!
Bob
- LED headlights are gone.. not surprising at all. I doubt LEDs will be an option, probably just xenon HIDs on the top trim or as an option.
- Shape of the rear is changed; the show car was a uniform curving shape, and the production car has a distinct bumper profile. This probably helps the low-speed crash test.
- Tail lights are more or less the same shape.
- Belt-line is lower which makes the windows larger and most likely aids visibility. But the production car looks more like a regular Subaru, and the show car was 2011 Sonata-ish with that high beltline and short windows. (Not as extreme as a Camaro, though.)
- Wheel arches are smaller. Not surprising given the show car had ridiculously oversized wheels.
- The roofline is quite a bit different. Again, the show car was longer and swoopy, like a Sonata. The production roof is shorter and has a 'pushed back' shape to it.
So far, I'm kind of disappointed. I don't expect wild concepts to make it to production, but other than the wheels I thought the concept car was ready for primetime. The production version seems tamed down.
But this is just one shot. I'm curious (and still hopeful!) to see the rest of the car.
It sure was toned down, though. Still handsome, but hardly the knock-out that the concept was, that inspired me to drive to Philly just to see it in person.
Reminds me of the 05-07 Legacy sedan.
The greenhouse is huge, so visibility should be good. Rear does not slope down like the concept, so better rear headroom, but trades off that coupe-like styling that was gorgeous.
Flares way toned down, but remember the WRX/STI could be wide-body and look more like the concept.
As is the front flares remind me of my Miata.
The result looks half way between the concept and the Cruze.
Keep in mind this is the base Impreza, and compared to the current Impreza 2.5i, it's much better looking.
Bob
It both looks better, and will offend fewer people.