Subaru announced today that it will show a new production version of the Impreza at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. Called the Subaru Impreza XV, it will be offered with Subaru's boxer diesel four-cylinder (or a gas engine) and go on sale in Europe this summer.
The engine meets the Euro 5 standard, but don't start getting hopeful about a diesel Impreza, or a diesel anything else, coming to the United States. Subaru would need to contract with an AdBlue system supplier and then figure out how to still make money on the car.
Based on the current five-door hatchback, the Subaru Impreza XV is said to offer "crossover styling" with special detailing on the fascia and wheel arches, plus a standard roof rack. So it could be a diesel Outback Sport then. Which means it probably won't be pretty.
Not that we know for sure, though. Subaru has released no photos of the XV hatch, just a couple computer renderings of its Geneva booth layout. As you can see, the Impreza XV will share the stage with the Hybrid Tourer unveiled in Tokyo.
rsholland says:
04:39 PM, 02/ 5/10
In Australia Subaru used to sell an Impreza RV, which was our Outback Sport; with a 2.0 engine and the dual-range tranny (when equipped with a manual gearbox). I suspect this Impreza VX to be the same, but for Europe.
http://autospeed.com/cms/title_New-C...2/article.html
The '11 Impreza is due for a mid-cycle refresh. Maybe this VX will hint at those upgrades?
jederino says:
05:59 PM, 02/ 5/10
I don't dislike the current styling of the Impreza hatch. I could love it if they pressed their advantage of a low-slung engine and really offer great visibility with a more daring design. However, I have a sneaking suspicion they will make it worse with discombobulated creases and Subaru's own unique (ugly) take on the tough-looking trend of poor visibility and thick pillars.