Subaru RWD coupe will be sold worldwide, Toyota version only in Japan

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Inside Line is reporting that the new, RWD coupe being developed by Subaru and Toyota will only be sold as a Subaru in markets outside of Japan, while the Toyota version will remain exclusive to the Land of the Rising Sun. The report goes on to say that the coupe will be based off the Subaru Impreza (despite Toyota/Subaru's own press release saying that it's an "all-new" platform) and that power will be provided by a naturally aspirated, 2.0-liter boxer engine producing 220 hp at 6,500 rpm.

Toyota and Subaru are using the Integra Type-R as the performance benchmark for the new coupe, with a 103-inch wheelbase, a 2+2 seating layout and a curb weight of 2,866 pounds. As reported before, the coupe will debut in 2011 and pricing is expected to begin just south of $20,000.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/28/subaru-rwd-coupe-will-be-sold-worldwide-toyota-version-only-in/

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The report goes on to say that the coupe will be based off the Subaru Impreza (despite Toyota/Subaru's own press release saying that it's an "all-new" platform) and that power will be provided by a naturally aspirated, 2.0-liter boxer engine producing 220 hp at 6,500 rpm.


inta-motha-****ing-resting..

[Nate8409]

Sounds bad ass. I saw this yesterday on Nasioc.

[SteelWRX]

That's awesome! I'm genuinely excited about the idea of this new model.

They also claim that it will be mated with the current STI 6-speed tranny. Fun.

[Robk0000]

That would be a nice car. Under $20k, **** yeah.

[Robk0000]

Already modifying and i dont even own the car.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n76/robsimprza00/rwd.jpg

[Nate8409]

I hope they don't stick an R180 in this thing. R200 or bigger.

[WinterKnoll]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_528/car_photo_264426_25.jpg

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/222900/subaru_impreza_coupe.html

[jonny-rockets]

wow that looks reallllllll nice.

[ValuePack]

Reminds me of an updated Prodrive P2:

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Prodrive-P2-FA-Top-1280x960.jpg

I'd be very suprised if Subaru offers a RWD version...

[dusted187]

im sold

[Nate8409]

yeah if onllllly it looked and was a prodrive p2.

I don't like the looks of it. Why does Subaru have such a Saab influence their looks so much.

If this is how they let their largest shareholder act I would be scared.

Soon the "Subarolla SLE Sedan."

[jonny-rockets]

Why does Subaru have such a Saab influence their looks so much.




i've been wondering about this same thing. strange phenomenon. saab is gm owned, and subaru's parent company is partially owned by toyota, so i am thoroughly confused.

[dusted187]

i like saab's....thats just my opinion though

[WinterKnoll]

I like Saabs, but I hate their specialty colors, they make me vomit.

[Iheartsubarus]

I think that my be my new car..... if the RS can hold out that long!

[Iheartsubarus]

i've been wondering about this same thing. strange phenomenon. saab is gm owned, and subaru's parent company is partially owned by toyota, so i am thoroughly confused.

Subaru is also partialy owned my GM.

[jonny-rockets]

hmm that would explain it!

where did you find out of this? i have been going by this chart for a while.. but i don't see that relationship on there..


http://www.leoradvinsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/thumb1280x1280_2364177540_0e30819365_o.jpg

[jonny-rockets]

ahh i think i found out. even though fuji heavy industries owns subaru, GM owns about 30-45% of their stock.

[Nate8409]

GM Sold their share to Toyota. No more GM.

Subaru is also partialy owned my GM.

[Iheartsubarus]

GM still has their hand in the cookie jar..

And GM is the reason the the 98-01 RS motors a junk.

[etaks99rs]

I just can't see Subaru coming out with a RWD car.

[Bu11dogg2]

any updates?

[Nate8409]

I wish some kind of update would come on this. I want it so bad.

[Bu11dogg2]

RWD doesn't really excite me :(

[Nate8409]

It should!!

[I8UR911]

slim to none chance that in the current economy Subaru will put this car into production..........even slimmer chance it will be RWD and have a Subaru badge on it

[Bu11dogg2]

Agreed