Some pics from the NAIAS in Detroit
 

I went by the Subaru booth yesterday and thought I'd share some pics. I was hoping to sit in it but it was on the turn table.:mad0259:

The information on the screen is wrong

it is 55 front/ 45 rear

look guys no buttons XD

So confusing!

Lol, they want us to guess. That is definitely a Limited because you can see the HVAC switches,the seats, the spoiler, the fog lights, but no steering wheel buttons.

Guess nothing's truly finalized yet. Weird lol

:lol: and DRL's

God, that car is gorgeous. Something every picture of this car needs is a person standing next to it just to get the point across how small it is. That's such a huge factor to the presence of this car that you just can't pin without context.

Did not see this vid posted, but given the volume, I could have missed it.

Cars.com talking about FRS vs BRZ...

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???

That looks like a generic Subaru info screen with info regarding their AWD system in one of their cars. The picture looks like a AWD setup.

have you passed by the scion booth? is there a scion booth? half the reason i'm heading up there was to SIT IN an FRS/BRZ. that really blows it's up on a turntable and not on the floor. :mad0260::mad0260::mad0260::mad0260::mad0260:

"No can sit in car. Price in glove box. Enthusiast no can know price. Must make suffer them. Must prolong agony. They stronger get." Some exec in Japan.

+1
What I was thinking as well.

how does it look in person? is she still a cutie up close or what?

It looks good in person. I was thinking of getting one as an auto X car. I'm worried about the headroom. Definitely need headroom with helmet. Anyone knows how tall is that guy in that clip?

Yes, scion was there with a silver one. I can't remember if I've taken a picture of that. I'll post when i get home. I'm quite worried about the hp on this car. It may feel like a downgrade from my old S2000CR? Hope it drives better anyways.

This sounds like Manderins, not Japanese. Are you sure this is not a copycat Chinese guy pretended to be Japanese? :)

:bellyroll: got to love marketing

edit: my bad, sorry to the marketing people

Look for the video review thread for FRS/BRZ. A few guys talk about perfect headroom good enough for helmets.

Got to love people that think Subaru revolves around the BRZ. Look at the third picture, it's a Legacy. This is just an information screen for the car maker as a whole, that includes all models. The screen in question is probably talking about torque split in the AWD system.

Honestly if I didnt purchase a Subaru many years back then I honestly would have no clue what a legacy is :lol:... i was going to buy an 05 gt wagon or 06 limited gt but decided to wait for the brz. I love legacys!

I hope so for over 6' people plus 2" of helmet.

Yes, you ask and you shall recieve.

^ Do you know why the antennae is missing? I'm still puzzling over that

The base is still there so perhaps they removed it just like how they remove the shift knobs at the auto shows.

So it looks like nobody can sit inside both the BRZ and FR-S; that sucks.

Lol I feel bad for Dave who traveled up there just to sit in the car. Sucks for all who hoped to sit inside.

Actually I'm far more excited about the Dart, new Fusion, seeing the 130R, some of the P-Cars, etc. I'm so disappointed about their US Debut of these cars that I likely won't spend more than a minute or two looking at them.

Yeah but I still feel bad for those of you who traveled to Detroit to see it in person and sit inside. Sure there are other cool cars to see but sucks they won't let you sit inside the AS1's.

They're being so damned tight with info and denying buyers access that they're probably expecting to sell these things on 'test-sits' rather than test-drives... :mad0260:

Here are my pictures from Wednesday, finally got them uploaded! Enjoy.


Pictures!

Audi's booth is always clean and pure feeling. *The new A4 Allroad should be a hit.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6...c86d96d4_b.jpg
RYE_3589.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Audi TT RS is 5-cylinder heaven. *Not too sure on the red with red/black wheels though
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6...ec427e96_b.jpg
RYE_3592.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Engine bay of the Audi RS5 is a rebellion against other German brands affinity for sheets-o-plastic in the engine bay. *Strictly functional here.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6...b12db14a_b.jpg
RYE_3594.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

BMW i8 is futuristic, but in a good way? *The doors are totally implausible for tight parking garages
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6...2f328b29_b.jpg
RYE_3606.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New BMW 3-er looks better and tidier in person than the added inches left me to believe on paper
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6...7d745a34_b.jpg
RYE_3609-Edit.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

BMW 335i in a fantastic blue
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RYE_3614.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

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RYE_3616.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New 3-er interior is a bit of a mess stylistically. *The "Modern" interior trim is literally artificially ribbed wood, yikes!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6...8c1fee37_b.jpg
RYE_3621.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

//M5 is huge. *Interior still smells like other 5-ers, which is toxic and/or cancerous
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6...021cc4e4_b.jpg
RYE_3624.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

MINI's booth was fun!
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RYE_3639.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

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RYE_3644.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr



I love this shot of the new JCW Coupe in the "JCW Garage" portion of the MINI booth
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6...dc51e7bb_b.jpg
RYE_3645.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New [oops, "just] Beetle is great looking, and VW's booth had a fun DJ spinning lively and danceable tunes
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6...fd0e1026_b.jpg
RYE_3661.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New "991" 911 looks fantastic despite being bigger than ever
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6...90884ce0_b.jpg
RYE_3669.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

911's new interior is a big step up for Porsche fans
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6...f58326f6_b.jpg
RYE_3670.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Scion display was much more inviting, surrounding, and fun than the old shoe-box theme from years gone by
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6...cc2dac35_b.jpg
RYE_3679.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New FR-S looks good, driving experience TBD
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6...5ce2c59c_b.jpg
RYE_3692.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Toyota had a couple Prii there I guess *yawn*
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6...5be240ba_b.jpg
RYE_3705.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Lexus sports GT concept looks much better than $350k LF-A sitting nearby
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6...e3069465_b.jpg
RYE_3710.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New Caddy looks like a Caddy. It's supposed to be small, but looked big up on display.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6...68b24d42_b.jpg
RYE_3720.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Chevy's booth honestly felt like a cheap small-town car show. :( *Too bad because they had some great cars to show off.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6...ae476895_b.jpg
RYE_3881.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Green Chrome "Hot Wheels" Camaro was awesome
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6...ca9f89c3_b.jpg
RYE_3735.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

...and more


Chevy's "the red concept" looked like a small Camaro, and that's a great thing. *GM, BUILD THIS with an LNF and rear-drive ASAP!
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RYE_3746.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

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RYE_3742.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Uh oh, who's been watching too much Office Space? *GM had bins of "Flair" promoting the Sonic. *Hopefully the demographic is impressed.
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RYE_3753.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

The best part of the Nissan GT-R; the engine
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6...96fbc795_b.jpg
RYE_3758.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

The worst part of the Nissan booth; the Murano 2-door convertible SUV w/sunroof. *Whaa??
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6...0fd346fa_b.jpg
RYE_3765.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Michelin Man was hanging out and thrilled to pose for snapshots
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6...774d2bdd_b.jpg
RYE_3768.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Sebastian Vettel's early 2010 Red Bull Formula 1. *Drool!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6...0f800a0a_b.jpg
RYE_3771.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Subaru BRZ, coming in 2-ish months to dealerships. *I can't wait to drive one!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6...50f41fa7_b.jpg
RYE_3784.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Fiat 500 Abarth looks great, and promises an amped up 500 experience
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6...9c19ee70_b.jpg
RYE_3798.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

500 Abarth interior. *RED!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6...3b455372_b.jpg
RYE_3793.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

My photography & car enthusiast friend Rob is excited to drive one
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RYE_3792.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New Dodge Dart looks good. *Based on the Alfa Romeo Guilietta, with lots of cast and extruded aluminum, it should be exactly what Dodge needed for a small-ish car
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6...c4d64d7e_b.jpg
RYE_3802.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

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RYE_3803.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

If you haven't noticed, Tron light style has been prevalent this year at the show. *More proof:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6...9f803797_b.jpg
RYE_3809.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Bentley's booth is always a perfect example of simple luxury. *The new twin-turbo 4.0L V-8 should be fantastic too
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6...1d03dafd_b.jpg
RYE_3819.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

The Hyundai booth was dark, but interesting
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6...18aed77e_b.jpg
RYE_3826.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New Hyundai Veloster Turbo looks funky & cool, and should be good competition for the Cooper S, GTI, and forthcoming Fiesta ST
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6...bf2951d1_b.jpg
RYE_3831.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

New Mercedes-Benz "Super Light". *It's been about 60 years since that name was relevant
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6...4455b6f5_b.jpg
RYE_3842.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Oh there it is! *An actual Mercedes Super Light! *This is the first one, a 1953 300 SL. *Note the half-upper-doors
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6...22344da7_b.jpg
RYE_3844.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

...and finally:


The most beautiful concept of the show, the Acura NSX. *Acura spokespeople say it'll be in showrooms in 3 years. *Time to start saving!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6...a8aa9a7f_b.jpg
RYE_3856.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

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RYE_3859.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Want to see 1,094 Horsepower in one place? *Here it is, the 444 HP Mustang Boss 302 and the 650 HP Mustang Cobra! *
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6...41728f29_b.jpg
RYE_3865.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

The under bits of the Mustang Boss 302
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6...92e851b3_b.jpg
RYE_3870.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Come on Ford, why isn't the Fiesta ST in production yet!?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6...64a31890_b.jpg
RYE_3868.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

The super-mesmerizing "bucky balls" in the trying-very-hard Lincoln exhibit.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6...0a80f028_b.jpg
RYE_3875.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

Edsel Ford's very cool runabout hiding upstairs in Lincoln's booth
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6...e790f341_b.jpg
RYE_3878.jpg by Ryephile, on Flickr

That's all!

Excellent stuff Rye!

I absolutely agree with you on the 3, exterior is nicer than expected but interior is a total clusterf-. Same with the ATS - boring like all of the other Caddy sedans. The Dart looks better in your photos than in most of the promo pics, which is good cause it looks pretty darn good in the promo pics too.

Also, BRZ in showrooms in 2-ish months? I want this to be true, but no US pricing on either BRZ or FR-S leads me to believe it's gonna be closer to 4-ish.

Thanks :)

I talked to a Subaru press rep at the show and they said the car should show up at dealers starting "the same time as the Geneva Auto Show", which is in early March. They also said that while the price hasn't been disclosed yet, they can say the BRZ will start "..in the mid $20k's". Nothing really new I know, but just a little bit straight from the source.

I got a few of the interior of both by zooming in with my camera while I was there.

Scion is the first two, and Subaru is the last.

I asked Subaru and Scion and both said mid 20's.

I think most of us will agree tho that they both won't start at the same price. Meh.

My dealer was telling me maybe mid Feb to start the pre-order process.
I certainly hope this is the case.

Man that NSX is so sexy looking! Too bad I wouldn't be able to afford it new.

Car looks great in person btw. Working on trying to get in it lol

That Abarth's full red seats so nice! get out of my Dreams and Into my FUture BRZ!!!

I found a picture I took of the BRZ interior [from a distance] and it turned out better than I expected. You can see the parking lights are on, so the tachometer lettering is glowing red. Tougher to see are the dual levers on the side of the seat; one for recline and one for flip-up to access the rear seats. Also, the push-button start is there, and there are no steering wheel buttons.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6...d5997a48_b.jpg
RYE_3781a by Ryephile, on Flickr