oxbrain posted:

That will never be sold in the US.

Pontius Pilate posted:

Never forget Saab.

Edit: Oh no they're not making the new 9-5 into a wagon? What to believe in now?!

bull3964 posted:

I'm still not convinced we will see the Subaru badged version in the US. Subaru has spent waaaaay too much time marketing the fact that their entire lineup is AWD that I don't see them releasing a RWD car here.

Autoblog posted:

It's worth noting that the automaker has confirmed for the first time here at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show that the upcoming production version of this sports car is coming to America.

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Masuda is so optimistic about the sports car's potential, he instructed the engineering team to use the Porsche Cayman as a performance benchmark.

With front struts and a double-wishbone setup in the rear, the suspension is not unfamiliar to Subaru, but the dimensions are much different due to the overall size of the car. Masuda is not ready to offer a final weight on the sports car, but says it's approximately 20 percent lighter than the Subaru Impreza STI.

Transmission options have not yet been finalized, but both a new manual and automatic are expected.

Will the sports car ever offer all-wheel drive? It is possible. So is a turbo verison, says Masuda. "We have no concrete plan about a turbo, but we are open in the future."

bull3964 posted:

The Impreza getting itself back under 3,000lbs is HUGE, especially since they managed to increase the wheelbase.

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Also, they managed to make the less powerful 2.0L engine quicker than the 2.5L.

heat posted:

See the little arrow next to the picture of a gas pump? That tells you the gas cap is on the passenger side of the car. Lots of new cars are doing this, and it's a simple, elegant solution to a common problem.

travisray2004 posted:

Holy poo poo. I don't mind the current gen Impreza because it looks kind of awkward. This just looks.....boring.

A5H posted:

That would be why they are called dildo shifters
(I'm getting a pink on)

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The next Mitsubishi Evo will be powered by a hybrid powertrain and will go on sale within three years, company president Osamu Masuko has confirmed to Autocar. Although Masuko did not reveal the full technical details, it is understood that the Evo XI will switch to a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, saving it from tightening emissions regulations while preserving its trademark mid-range shove.

“We will start work on the project next year, and it will be ready within three,” said Masuko. “I have set the goal of developing a sporting car featuring electric power.”

It is hoped that the mix of diesel torque and electric motor will deliver a 0-62mph time of under five seconds, yet cut CO2 emissions to less than 200g/km.
The Evo XI will feature a revised version of the S-AWC four-wheel drive system, which integrates braking, steering and traction control.

The future of the Evo has been the subject of much debate this year. Senior management initially claimed it would be axed in favour of investing in electric vehicles, but it reversed this decision following a backlash from fans.

Masuko is believed to have made the decision after being persuaded that a halo model such as the Evo could have a positive effect on the entire Mitsubishi range, which is set to become increasingly environmentally focused.

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Doesn’t sound much like a flat-four though – perhaps this is intentional, as the flat-four sound is such a Subaru trademark.

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No doubt because of the direct injection, the flat-four revs far more lustily than any non-turbo Subaru, but the sound - basically that of an Evinrude outboard chasing a smallmouth bass - is typical for a Subaru flattie.

Laserface posted:

thebushcommander posted:

Like'a Dis?

davebo posted:

So what we have here is the Audi RS4 Avant. It features 444hp that peaks at 8250rpm, quattro AWD, 7-speed DSG. It will not be coming to America.

Cream_Filling posted:

That pink Torana concept car from about 5 years ago was pretty cool...



It's basically the new Cadillac ATS but with a hatch. What do you think the chances are of them ever making something like that?

Left Ventricle posted:

Chevy did it twice, and it was horrible to look at both times. Corsica and Malibu. I'm having a hard time coming up with a picture of the Corsica though. The Malibu Maxx is just so awkward-looking.

Naky posted:

I would buy the everlasting poo poo out of this as a huge fan of three door hatches. BMW of America needs to stop being such a prissy image conscious prat over here and start considering to bring over hatches already. Jesus christ.

Some recent article about the plans for CTS wagons posted:

In the U.S., luxury wagons attract some of the most affluent car shoppers in any segment.

Motronic posted:

It flips up when you start the car, and goes back down when you shut it off.

I don't get it. They started this in the A8.

Either find a place for it or don't, but why move it all the time?

KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:

If it's integrated in to the dash are they really going to steal it

Cream_Filling posted:

Hey, the last generation Legacy was a legit decent looking sedan. Same with the previous generation Forester. And the GD pre-pignose impreza was alright, honestly, even if you didn't like the bugeyes, as were the GC Imprezas, which are firmly in the realm of boring but practical styling that Subaru used to be in. The ugliness has really ramped up lately, though, especially with the awkward attempts at fender flares, horrific headlight designs, and general fatness.