First look at 2015 Subaru WRX

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by infinite012

This.

Every time a new Impreza/WRX/STI comes out, all the existing Subaru Impreza/WRX/STI owners cry wolf. 2 years later, another refresh comes out and the same thing happens, except this time, the existing design becomes the design that Subaru should go back to.

I've seen it happen from bugeye (02-03) to blobeye (04-05), blobeye to hawkeye (06-07), hawkeye to hatch (08-present), and hatch STI to sedan STI.

The only thing in common with all these people bitching is that they all hold the 22B in high regard.

3-4 years from now, this will be the gold standard in Subaru styling.


The 22B is the highest regarded Subaru for a reason, heathen!

[NemesisPrime909]

Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

I know there were some other threads on the 2015 wrx but here is the first official picture of the new production WRX.

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http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/11/2...ru-wrx-teaser/

interesting they wouldn't use WR Blue

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by chulooz

No one likes a redesigned impreza before launch, no one.

First of all....this.

Definitely the expected reaction.

I'm a little bit disappointed but also realistic. This isn't that bad at all. Front looks great but the rear and sides just don't seem to fit. Maybe a little spoiler would complete the look, or maybe I just need to see it in person.

Hopefully it will have:

6 speed
275 hp (at least)
good shocks
good brakes (maybe FHI 4 pots?)
good steering feel
decent gas mileage

and won't cost >$30k.

That would certainly help my opinion of the car.

- Andy

EDIT: also, real diffs.

[Levi]

Hope the engine is special, like 8,000 RPM 2.0l Turbo with LFA response, at least no turbo lag. Then can think about building a BRZ with that engine.

[chaoskaze]

^Quit dreaming xD

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[Ralph Spoilsport]

It... looks... so... tame.


On the upside, it means my 11 WRX will continue to be the best looking year for the WRX (black headlights).

What the world needs now is not a WRX meets Civic.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

EDIT: also, real diffs.

Why would Subaru add real diffs to WRX? It's not an STI.

[mines13]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Why would Subaru add real diffs to WRX? It's not an STI.

I believe he is refering to a Torsen diff in the rear instead of the viscous rear diff which we normally get in the non STi trim. Don't think he expects a front LSD in the base car.

[mines13]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

First of all....this.

Definitely the expected reaction.

I'm a little bit disappointed but also realistic. This isn't that bad at all. Front looks great but the rear and sides just don't seem to fit. Maybe a little spoiler would complete the look, or maybe I just need to see it in person.

Hopefully it will have:

6 speed
275 hp (at least)
good shocks
good brakes (maybe FHI 4 pots?)
good steering feel
decent gas mileage

and won't cost >$30k.

That would certainly help my opinion of the car.

- Andy

EDIT: also, real diffs.

I agree with all of this, I think the 6MT is an absolute based on the leaked mule pictures... The knock out for me would be a rear Torsen as the rest would be easy enough to fix.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by mines13

I believe he is refering to a Torsen diff in the rear instead of the viscous rear diff which we normally get in the non STi trim. Don't think he expects a front LSD in the base car.

There has been no viscous rear LSD in the WRX since 2007.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by mines13

I agree with all of this, I think the 6MT is an absolute based on the leaked mule pictures...

There's a 6MT in a Legacy, that's cable-actuated and has a dreadful feel. I doubt Subaru will put a 6mt off an STI in a WRX unless they are axing the STI completely.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by mines13

I believe he is refering to a Torsen diff in the rear instead of the viscous rear diff which we normally get in the non STi trim. Don't think he expects a front LSD in the base car.

WRX has had open front and rear since 2008. VSLD rear died with the last gen.

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

There has been no viscous rear LSD in the WRX since 2007.

^This.

[mines13]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

WRX has had open front and rear since 2008. VSLD rear died with the last gen.

Oh wow, I stand corrected. I thought all the USDM cars always had the rear VLSD. Apparently they were worse then I gave them credit for.

[mines13]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

There's a 6MT in a Legacy, that's cable-actuated and has a dreadful feel. I doubt Subaru will put a 6mt off an STI in a WRX unless they are axing the STI completely.

I would bet on the 6MT simply because the supposed 2L engine and the mules. Fuel economy targets are going to be much easier to hit with a 6th "freeway gear"... We will know for sure this month either way.