Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept

The Subaru is preparing a new concept for the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, which opens its doors to the public between 3 and 11 December. Its name is Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept, a station wagon built on the platform of the new Impreza may anticipate that the new option of the Japanese brand family.

With bold strokes that resemble the latest releases from Audi, Advanced Tourer Concept measures 4.58 meters long, almost 20 inches less than the Legacy wagon. In the concept traveling only four passengers in individual seats. However, the final version should have space for five occupants. There are also LED display with access to television, and internet browser.

Besides the beautiful lines, the Tourer Concept stands out for the hybrid powertrain. A 1.6-liter engine with direct fuel injection and turbocharger works in conjunction with other electric propulsion powered by lithium-ion batteries. The force is passed on to four wheels through a CVT can walk model and all-electric mode at low speeds.

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2012 Subaru Impreza

The mechanics has always been one of the world, but the look has always left something to be desired. Subaru begins to change this history with the launch of the new generation Impreza in the Hall of New York. The brand presents a whole new look in both the sedan and hatchback version. Check out 2012 Subaru Impreza pictures in high resolution.

The fourth-generation Subaru Impreza, and bolder look, will also debut the new range of engines, more interior space and more embedded technology.

Inside, the new 2012 Subaru Impreza gaining new information and entertainment systems and the finish is to be built with better quality materials.

In the UK, for example, the 2012 Subaru Impreza will be offered with a new 1.6-liter Boxer engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission or the second generation Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). All versions are equipped as standard with Symmetrical AWD All-Wheel Drive, but with differences between the cars equipped with manual transmission and automatic.


The new 2012 Subaru Impreza will also feature as standard with the Subaru Dynamics Control (SVDC) – a system that combines the functions of stability control and traction – brakes with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist.


In relation to the visual, the new 2012 Subaru Impreza gets a new grille hexagonal in shape following the brand new standard. The headlights, according to the brand, the style is “hawk eye” while bending the hood convey more aggressiveness. The design of the bumper has more lines and striking air of sportiness is reinforced by the drawing of the area where are the auxiliary fog lights.



Observing the sedan version laterally, one senses a certain proximity of the traits with Volvo models. In generation, the sedan has won more European visual pattern. At the rear, the design is conservative with a slight bulge in the lid of the trunk (which simulates a kind of mini-spoiler) and more rounded lines in the bumper. Lanterns, which invade the quite side is contoured in tone crystal / translucent.

In the hatch version, the changes are even more rear notávies. The bumper design is robust with striking lines and wrinkles with strong baffles at the ends and a black finish at the bottom center. The lantern design won the straightest lines. At a glance, even with the racks on the roof, the Impreza hatch models somewhat resembles the minivan segment.

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Subaru BRZ STI Concept

Today we speak of the Subaru BRZ STI Concept, but the image was leaked on the internet. As the Subaru lost the surprise, then immediately released the first official images.

Although it is a concept, the production version will not change much over the photo model. Like the FT-86, it will pull back, but the engine should be a 2.0 boxer with “mere” 300 hp – 100 hp more than its “cousin” – mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.



In its design, both the car, Subaru and Toyota have the same look, changing just a few aesthetic details, such as bumpers and taillights, to fit the design of each automaker. In the case of Subaru BRZ STI Concept, the front bumper is a grille reminiscent of the mouth and the headlights are with black mask. In the rear, the model carries four exhaust outlets (two on each side), red lanterns are completely translucent and have straight lines.



In addition, the fenders are highlighted, a detail that ends up leaving the vehicle with size more “muscular”. Completing the set, the car has a spoiler of proportion a bit exaggerated, as is usual in sports versions of the Japanese brand cars, such as the Impreza WRX STI.

The Subaru BRZ STI Concept will be unveiled at Los Angeles in the next 16 days and, alongside his brother FT-86, promises to be one of the great stars of the show.

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