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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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2008 Impreza WRX review

"Subaru are currently working at the successor for the Impreza WRX. Spy photographers caught several test vehicles. It appears that the new vehicle will be a hatchback and the overall design is inspired by that of the B5-THP concept car. By making the Impreza a hatchback, Subaru will throw the WRX STI against cars like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Opel Astra OPC or Ford Focus ST....."

This is from an exclusive review on the 2008 new Impreza WRX model from Subaru. You can find info about it's features, history and competition it may face, and also view a photo gallery with the concept car.





Read the whole article here: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/subaru/...x-ar13963.html
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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gee you think the 2008 impreza rear end will really feature upside down tail lights from the 06?
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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http://www.topspeed.com/cars/subaru/...e102252-6.html


hmmmm
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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I am quite skeptical and I will go as far as to say that is a pathetic attempt of a photoshop of an upside down 06 rear trunk and it is not even believable; I hope.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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that is so ugly!
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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why is the rear end frowning? I've seen cars with rear ends that look the glaring eyes...but not a complete frowning face...
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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why is the rear end frowning? I've seen cars with rear ends that look the glaring eyes...but not a complete frowning face...
It's frowning because it looks like the read end of a Scion Xa.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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That is very...very...VERY...UGLY.
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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oh yeah, and please edit the title and remove the word "review" and replace it with "speculation" a review requires the physical item being reviewed
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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WTF is subaru thinking? Usually, when car companies show off their new year model, everyone is like amazed but for this,.. luckily its still a concept, i think its crap. Someone gotta fire the car designer.
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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oh no.. this cant be good.
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Oh that's no good at all!
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Angry Shocking? No. Scary? Yes.

From the people that brought you Plan B9 from outer space and Newer Uglier Impreza(Saab wannabe) Grill, this is NOT shocking. I have no f'ing idea what they've been thinking lately with their aesthetic design choices.

BUT as long as they continue to be kick a$$ rides, we'll keep buying them. But really, can we create "please don't do this" petition? Can we all get on board for a re-release of the GC8 body type?
Old Oct 10, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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If Subaru wants to compeet with BMW they need to understand that part of why people buy bmws is due to the fact that they look good not just drive good



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