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Originally Posted by Tcoat
Nobody said it was "based on" the Legacy we said it was the mule to demonstrate proof of concept.
Parts bin parts are used all the time and do not indicate common design in any way. To use your own standard response If you knew anything about parts manufacturing you would know this.
They didn't need to modify the tunnel nor move the starter to make things fit. The design accounted for these in the new platform. Where the hell did you even come up with that malarkey?
Subaru doesn't design new platforms for one model? Everything they have ever made is built on their very first design? Jesus dude you have not one single clue about such things do you?
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Well, so sorry to inform you, but you're wrong yet again. The current Impreza and the BRZ are both built on a heavily modified version of that Legacy platform. Subaru basically carried over the front strut (reversing the LCA in the case of the BRZ and fitting a more vertical strut, though the geometry is essentially unchanged) and put an existing rear subframe and suspension developed for the Tribeca, apparently, under the rear. For 2018 Subaru has announced that all of their cars will be built on one platform as is the trend these days due to the enormous cost of compliance with structural integrity regulations around the world. Every manufacturer is trying to cut design, development and construction costs of the platforms by making one do every job.
The BRZ is "just" a two door Impreza. The Forester is "just" a crossover version of the Impreza. The new BRZ, if we are lucky, will be just the two door sports coupe version of the outback.