2014 Subaru WRX caught hot-weather testing in the States
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2014 Subaru WRX caught hot-weather testing in the States
2014 Subaru WRX caught hot-weather testing in the States
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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...photo-5233917/
Few mainstream hot hatches have tugged as many heartstrings in the last decade or so than the Subaru WRX. From its turbocharged four-cylinder heart to the traction of its all-wheel-drive footprint, Rex has been the benchmark by which others are judged since its debut in the States as a 2002 model. Suffice it to say that the next WRX, due in 2014, has mighty big shoes to fill.
Judging by the spy photos you see above, those shoes will be planted under bodywork that's not particularly different from that of the standard Impreza. We'd be lying if we said we weren't hoping for a bit more pizazz from this fourth-gen WRX, but most of its tepid styling – assuming these images are indeed indicative of the 2014 WRX – would be forgiven if the machine boasts more turbocharged performance than ever before.
As you can see, Subaru's engineering team brought along a current third-gen WRX hatchback for testing alongside the new model, and a brief comparison shows how much more restrained the styling of the latest Impreza is when compared to its forebear. We also note what appears to be an intercooler sticking further up into the hood scoop than the third-gen model, which could mean a turbocharged version of Subie's new FA engine is underhood. We'll have to wait and see.
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/24/2...in-the-states/
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Pole Position
hmm they releasing the sedan first instead of the hatch....way too demure though...
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Super Moderator
Now all they need to do is raise the price by $1500-2000, and put every penny of that into the interior. It's seriously shameful what close to $40k buys you in the WRX stable.
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They seem to understand whats going on with their Luxury cars, as they always had good interiors... but affordable cars? Interior quality perception is still of low importance.
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Lexus Fanatic
I will keep my eyes open. I work very close to Summer testing grounds and test routes for Toyota, Lexus, Ford, GM, Volvo, and even Fisker . Im sure Subarus with the camo and black tape all over it will show up soon
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