Guest Geneb Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 TBH the STI is a completely different beast and looks completely different with its wider wings. comparing the 1.5 to the sti is like comparing an escort popular 1.1 to a escort cosworth. here is the new STI http://files.windingroad.com/newsuploads/2007/11/new-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-japan-spec.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 TBH the STI is a completely different beast and looks completely different with its wider wings. comparing the 1.5 to the sti is like comparing an escort popular 1.1 to a escort cosworth. here is the new STI http://files.windingroad.com/newsuploads/2007/11/new-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-japan-spec.jpg That looks worse IMO. The normal one looks like some cheap crap Malaysian car, but for a standard cheap hatchback for doing the shopping in who cares? The STI looks like the same crap car with a chav body kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 That looks worse IMO. The normal one looks like some cheap crap Malaysian car, but for a standard cheap hatchback for doing the shopping in who cares? The STI looks like the same crap car with a chav body kit. i was pushing more on the performance side, as for the looks it does remind me of a focus but people are saying they look nice in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Looks like a 1 series bmw and an astra have mated. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I used to love subaru's but now, to say I don't like them, would be an understatement, new Evo looks nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 They are making a diesel boxster engine by all accounts.... Boxster? Or Boxer? I heard in TG mag that it's a very good engine as well, might have to swap the Accord for a new Legacy TD if it's that good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I was stuck following an STI one yesterday. From a distance I first thought someone had put some chav rear lights on an astra or something. Couldn't believe it when I realised what it was and it was meant to look like that Fugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have just driven the new shape Impreza. After the initial shock of the looks I decided to give the car a fair chance. I have driven all previous models of the Impreza, from standard 1.8 models to full blown P1's and most other models, so I have a fair idea of what they should feel like. The model I got to drive was a base model 1.5, so this probably is not a fair review but who cares! It was really really gutless - a lot slower than a Astra 1.4 Club!! it also looks rediculous:( on the plus side it does handle really well and the boxer engine sounds great at full revs. Maybe the WRX and STi versions are better...... watch this space looks like an astra - saab cross. But I'm happy with my scooby though. 2 litre turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 looks like an astra - saab cross. But I'm happy with my scooby though. 2 litre turbo. More astra BMW 1 series IMO Reminds me a lot of the leon too. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 More astra BMW 1 series IMO Reminds me a lot of the leon too. Scott =op and the Hyundau i30... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 saw one on the road yeasterday and I just laughed at it..... the driver also looked very embarrased to be in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 http://image.automotive.com/f/auto-shows/subaru-rally-concept-is-a-5-door-at-frankfurt-motor-show/7100809+w640+cr1+re0+ar1/subaru-rally-car-concept-front-left-5-door.jpg http://image.sportcompactcarweb.com/f/car-news/2008-subaru-impreza-wrc-rally-car/6856644+w640+cr1+re0+ar1/2008-subaru-wrc-rally-car.jpg http://image.sportcompactcarweb.com/f/car-news/2008-subaru-impreza-wrc-rally-car/6856653+w640+cr1+re0+ar1/2008-subaru-wrc-rally-car.jpg Rally car looks a lot better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 http://image.automotive.com/f/auto-shows/subaru-rally-concept-is-a-5-door-at-frankfurt-motor-show/7100809+w640+cr1+re0+ar1/subaru-rally-car-concept-front-left-5-door.jpg http://www.scoobyblog.com/uploads/2007/10/newwrctesting.jpg http://image.sportcompactcarweb.com/f/car-news/2008-subaru-impreza-wrc-rally-car/6856644+w640+cr1+re0+ar1/2008-subaru-wrc-rally-car.jpg http://image.sportcompactcarweb.com/f/car-news/2008-subaru-impreza-wrc-rally-car/6856653+w640+cr1+re0+ar1/2008-subaru-wrc-rally-car.jpg Rally car looks a lot better!! If it looked like that I would be happy to drive it, but the the silver one on page one is just hidious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If it looked like that I would be happy to drive it, but the the silver one on page one is just hidious. I still wouldn't have it, looks like a remote controlled car lol Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If it looked like that I would be happy to drive it, but the the silver one on page one is just hidious. But the one on page 1 is the base 1.5 model, which is guaranteed to be utter rubbish. How can you all base your opinions on that thing on page 1... Its like saying that all supra TTs are crap because you drove a crap NA, come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 But the one on page 1 is the base 1.5 model, which is guaranteed to be utter rubbish. How can you all base your opinions on that thing on page 1... Its like saying that all supra TTs are crap because you drove a crap NA, come on. I am not normaly to bothered about Power all tho it's nice to have. I go by looks (bit shallow I know) and the one on first page is butt ugly where as the one with the kit is a bit nicer. That doesn't mean I want to rush and buy one cause I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Yeah, subaru have royally screwed up with the new Impreza, but having said that, they might just want to enter a different market with it. To says is guttless when you drove the 1.5! lol, its supposed to be guttless!! what did you want from It?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Imagine all the people out there who lust after Focus STs and Clio Sports and Civic TRs! There ARE people who simply aren't interested in RWD and rally bred cars, they actually WANT hot hatches, these are the people who have a new pin-up lust machine on thier walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I am not normaly to bothered about Power all tho it's nice to have. I go by looks (bit shallow I know) and the one on first page is butt ugly where as the one with the kit is a bit nicer. That doesn't mean I want to rush and buy one cause I don't. Now this statement I have no issues with, what so ever The cars (all models) look similar, but the judgements on the 1.5 being made against the sti is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 But the one on page 1 is the base 1.5 model, which is guaranteed to be utter rubbish. How can you all base your opinions on that thing on page 1... Its like saying that all supra TTs are crap because you drove a crap NA, come on. Er WTF!!!!! I have driven base models of most new cars and they are all quite reasonable. I own a supra TT, but I still like the NA and consider it a decent car in it's own right. I was comparing the new Impreza to the previous model and all of the other impreza's (old and new) that I have driven before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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