North America to get Subaru version but not Toyota version?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

That article is almost 2 years old if I'm not mistaken.

It would be a huge mistake on Toyota's part to make a solid decision like that, 4 years before the production model is even shipped to be sold.

Plus, its not cited from any official toyota statement.

Yeah, it's really old article.

Originally Posted by JDMinc

Interesting... so in this latest spypic of the test mule the wheels would have to be back more for it to possibly be an AWD?

No offense to anyone, but I can't see RWD subie... Yeah, I know there's some in D1 and Formula D and blah blah blah, but stock... No way. Subie is famous for Boxer Engine AWD

[casualsurfer]

Originally Posted by Ground N Pound

I have read more than once that US will get the Subaru version but not the Toyota version. Is this based off any actual info or just people purely speculating?

And if true why would they decide to do this? I personally would want a Toyota not a Subaru version.

If it's on the Internet then it must be true.

[casualsurfer]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

No offense to anyone, but I can't see RWD subie... Yeah, I know there's some in D1 and Formula D and blah blah blah, but stock... No way. Subie is famous for Boxer Engine AWD

obviously you've never heard of Subaru Justy or a host of other non-US Subaru models that are not AWD. just because a regional marketing strategy is focused on a set of features doesn't mean they don't/can't/won't make it. my worry is that the folks at Subaru USA will have their marketing slogans so far up their butt and fear about "brand dilution" that they forget the number one mission Subaru exists: sell cars people want, and it's obvious to me that people want a light weight AWD coupe with a turbo 2.5L engine

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by casualsurfer

obviously you've never heard of Subaru Justy or a host of other non-US Subaru models that are not AWD. just because a regional marketing strategy is focused on a set of features doesn't mean they don't/can't/won't make it. my worry is that the folks at Subaru USA will have their marketing slogans so far up their butt and fear about "brand dilution" that they forget the number one mission Subaru exists: sell cars people want, and it's obvious to me that people want a light weight AWD coupe with a turbo 2.5L engine

Yes, I know Justy is. It was running EF10 & 12 engine (correct me if I'm wrong) and you know that some Justy came 4WD. Also Earlier had EJ16 & 18 FWD Impreza's. Yes, I know most of Subie that came out (not all).

I'm just saying that Subie is well known for Boxer AWD now. Only few know bout bout those FWD Subies.

[talagang_crazy]

if subie makes this a sti platform, im going that route all the way, ill wait the extra year or two and pay the extra money

[DanZilla]

I really hope its turbo rwd. we already have wrx's and sti's here. I want something different from factory now lol

[MR2fan]

Originally Posted by DanZilla

I really hope its turbo rwd. we already have wrx's and sti's here. I want something different from factory now lol

Thinking about this some more, I think a subaru turbo RWD coupe could sell here. Subaru will have an AWD sedan and a RWD coupe. Just hope Toyota and Subaru versions won't cannibalize each other's sales so much that neither end up being a good business case and both get cancelled shortly or something

[White Comet]

Originally Posted by MR2fan

Thinking about this some more, I think a subaru turbo RWD coupe could sell here. Subaru will have an AWD sedan and a RWD coupe. Just hope Toyota and Subaru versions won't cannibalize each other's sales so much that neither end up being a good business case and both get cancelled shortly or something

This is what I am worried about as well if both get sold over here with little to differentiate them other than badging.

[boostedscooby]

I want the subaru version with at least 305hp no awd ( less hp trans loss) small rear seats, $25,000 to start . call it the STi coupe

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by boostedscooby

I want the subaru version with at least 305hp no awd ( less hp trans loss) small rear seats, $25,000 to start . call it the STi coupe

That would be nice but I think $25k starting is a bit low for that. I say closer to $30k if that even comes out. For all we know Subaru will go with the NA engine at first.

[Matador]

Originally Posted by boostedscooby

I want the subaru version with at least 305hp no awd ( less hp trans loss) small rear seats, $25,000 to start . call it the STi coupe

And I want blow jobs from all the current Victoria secrets models, and when they are finished, bust like a boss on Megan Fox.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

And I want blow jobs from all the current Victoria secrets models, and when they are finished, bust like a boss on Megan Fox.

Pre-cosmetic...enhancement I would hope. She's....gone off the deep end.

[zigzagz94]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Pre-cosmetic...enhancement I would hope. She's....gone off the deep end.

Even with her aftermarket parts i'ld still give her a test drive.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by zigzagz94

Even with her aftermarket parts i'ld still give her a test drive.

But...its like she replaced Nismo R-tune factory parts for Auto Zone AEM....