It looks similar enough to the concept for me

 

The concept had more aggressive drg, more volumetric form, higher belt line, sharper faster character line then it got lost in the production. I love the small details from the concept, but overall it`s not too bad.

 

QFT!

The first time I saw the bugeye, I was so blinded by the ugliness, I couldn't see where I was throwing up. But now I think it's the best looking of the GDs, my hawkeye included.

Maybe it's just so iconic now, I dunno.

 

I didn't hate the bugeye when it came out, but I wasn't crazy about it. It grew on me quick just like the new Impreza hatch did, once I saw it in person.

 

agreed.

 

FRANKLY I like the production better. The concept looks like I'm about to pick up Marty McFly and fly away.

 

Yeah, really not bad but compared to the concept the production one got robbed.
Real life sucks...

 

The biggest drawback for me is the lack of wagon or hatch. Aside from that the front hood shut line keeps catching my eye in a bad way.

 

Concepts are one thing, but when it comes to actually volume manufacturing some of that stuff, it is a whole different story. That's how that stuff gets lost in translation. The concept is given to the engineers and they have to figure out how to build it and still make a profit and make it functional without totally losing the essence of that prototype.

There are a LOT of small details on the concept that I think look better - the flatter, simpler scoop, "real" diffuser, the narrower greenhouse in the back that gave a much stronger hind quarter presence, the rake to the fascia on either side of the lower grille where it sweeps to the side vents vs. flatter on the production and how the lower corners of the front bumper angle in vs out.

That would be the Levorg

 

Prius windows . Wish the car had a lower roof line.

 

It's only "iconic" in America (and that's largely because of the snail under the hood). The rest of the world thinks it was a fat *** replacement for a wonderful car.

-Brian

 

Yeah, especially next to the small greenhouse on the concept.

True, the weight went up, but so did the rigidity.

 

I'm not sure how tall you are, but those of us that are 6'+ are certainly happy that the roofline was increased to a normal height. Subarus have always been great vehicles for taller people, even with their relatively small size.

-Brian

 

Very close. Engineers have the package ready. All the internals. We work with the engineers to bring it as close as possible to the concept. We`re also allowed limited movement and placement of those internals which sucks. Most of it is pedestrian impact and and occupant safety. I`m a car designer .

 

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