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Hot on the wheels of the WRX STi reveal last night, the folks at Subaru revealed their diabolical plans to rule the wagon segment at the Tokyo Auto Show later this month. The first non-production vehicle they'll be showing to complete this evil plan is a Touring concept called the EXIGA — a seven-seater combining a spacious interior with "exhilarating driving performance." Well, you know it's got to have "exhilarating driving performance" — because it certainly isn't going to survive on looks alone. Although that's never stopped Subaru before. Full press release after the jump.
Exhibition Outline of the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007Tokyo, October 9, 2007 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the major features of its vehicles and technologies, which will be exhibited at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007. Taking "Fantastic moments" as its theme, FHI will showcase Subaru's efforts to integrate the Pleasure of Driving and Environmental Responsibility.
FHI will present a World Debut to its performance flagship, the Impreza WRX STI and also present the Touring 7-seater "EXIGA Concept", which combines a liberating roomy interior space with exhilarating driving performance, and the future electric vehicle "G4e Concept" fitted with next-generation lithium-ion batteries. In addition, FHI will unveil the Impreza BEAMS Edition developed in collaboration with BEAMS, famous fashion retailer. Besides showcasing these models, the company will call attention to its unique environmental solutions and advanced safety technologies.
A press briefing is scheduled to be given by President Ikuo Mori on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at 11:50, at the Subaru booth.
Comments
I didn't think it was possible to make the current Accord Tourer any uglier.
Bloody shame that I cannot get a Subie Wagon like that in America without having to get the high ground clearance and butch style of the Outback.
Hahahahahah. They managed to get a droopy Accord butt on a wagon. That take real *skill*, man.
The only thing I can say in their defense is that they were copying the overall shape of the equally hideous Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution wagon: [www.seriouswheels.com]
Memo to Subaru: perform decimation on your stylists. That might motivate them to produce designs that aren't utter crap.
@cgarison: What? Don't they sell Forresters over there? Or the Legacy wagon?
Whoa. It's not as ugly as the Nissan Stagea, but it's pretty bad.
@imoody: They do sell Forresters, but the US version of Legacy wagon has been dropped in favor of the high ground clearance Outback. The sedans are all Legacies and the Outback (SUS) sedan is no longer available.
I have not been a fan of the Forrester since it was launced after the death of the Loyale.
For some reason I suspect we'll all look back 20 years from now and love Subaru's quirky styling, just like today's DOTs Datsun.
Subaru is one of the few brands where you can get non-FWD performance on a budget. I'd assume that their 3rd string styling team contributes heavily to the "on a budget" aspect, so I'm ok with it.
Proof that the Barons of Bland haven't converted all of Subaru's designers.
I think it'd look a lot better with 3-4 inches chopped out of the beltline and a grille that doesn't remind me of a CTS. But still, not a bad looking car.
@cgarison: The Forrester XT is faster than the WRX wagon, though... Q-cars FTW.
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