Latest 2007 STi Scoop from Japan & other sources - May 10th Update

jmillward · 03-29-2005, 07:19 PM

May 10th 2007
I have come by some new pics here in Japan and it seems they are looking at multiple formats of the Impreza.
i - current 4 door type
ii - 2 door hatchback
iii - EU style hatch
Here are the latest pics - enjoy.

Previous
As you are all well aware I keep an eye on things closely here in the spy magazines and well here is what I came across today from CAR TOP www.cartop.co.jp

The IMPREZA WILL GO HATCHBACK from 2007!!! It will also be 4255 X 1800 X 1430mm in size with 300ps and 43.0kg torque.
They are gearing up for the new WRC rules as one could guess and are going light to compete with the likes of Ford and other hatch backs.

As always I will bring you more once I know. Cheers - Jason in Japan!

***VSGTS14*** · 03-29-2005, 07:22 PM

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

mcR · 03-29-2005, 07:24 PM

300+ hp in a hatchback and awd.. nothing beats it

mofoSTI · 03-29-2005, 07:26 PM

im in

***Datadatum*** · 03-29-2005, 07:32 PM

Hmmm... I want my STi wagon 5 door.

y2ks2k · 03-29-2005, 07:38 PM

I keep seeing that front on various pictures. That is the most butt ugly front I have ever seen. In my opinion, the current models front can last another 10 years. Im telling you… Front ends make a car… The front end of the Integra was one of its keys to success. That front end will kill the car.

mg5904 · 03-29-2005, 07:39 PM

Were I a cynical man, I would think that Subaru, in a fit of creative confusion, would be feeding JDM "Spy Mags" with various design studies to gauge consumer reaction.

Subaru guy1: "Well they certainly didn't like the "Alfa" nose".
Subaru guy2: "And not much interest in Legacy lights."
Subaru guy3: "How about a hatchback design?"

Usdmsti · 03-29-2005, 07:48 PM

to quote field of dreams " if they build it they will come" **** dude I am so there - I have been waiting for such a vehicle- if it does I am selling my 04 maybe = )

**GZA** · 03-29-2005, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mg5904

Were I a cynical man, I would think that Subaru, in a fit of creative confusion, would be feeding JDM "Spy Mags" with various design studies to gauge consumer reaction.

Subaru guy1: "Well they certainly didn't like the "Alfa" nose".
Subaru guy2: "And not much interest in Legacy lights."
Subaru guy3: "How about a hatchback design?"

Hahaha

ValvetrainEngineer · 03-29-2005, 08:04 PM

As always, thanks for the updates Jason! The hatchback would be interesting, but would that make it a 2-door? I need the 4 for easy car seat access in back! The front end is fine to me, it can't stay the same forever! And how many people complained when the bug eye went away...this is no different.

Thanks!

jmillward · 03-29-2005, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ValvetrainEngineer

As always, thanks for the updates Jason! The hatchback would be interesting, but would that make it a 2-door? I need the 4 for easy car seat access in back! The front end is fine to me, it can't stay the same forever! And how many people complained when the bug eye went away...this is no different.

Thanks!

Looks like a 2 door - 4 seater. In the non-STi version there will most likely be a 4 door varient.

Did your care package arrive?

USAF_STi · 03-29-2005, 08:14 PM

I would buy that in a heart beat. i am a sucker for hatchbacks.

olappa · 03-29-2005, 08:42 PM

IN A HEARTBEAT IS IS!

Definitely.

And I can have a legitimate excuse to remove the backseat too.

Chiefy · 03-29-2005, 08:49 PM

Nice find again jmillward, keep us in the program.

I like the idea..........

mike_ · 03-29-2005, 09:59 PM

I highly doubt they will get rid of the sedan. Offering both a hatch and sedan version seems more likely. Sort of Mazda 3 hatch and sedan, Jetta/Golf etc. I like the front end styling from those pshops, better than any of the other rumored crap.

03-29-2005, 07:19 PM	#1
jmillward STI Driver Car: H17 GDB F JDM STi Fav Mod: all mods! Location: Tokyo Posts: 207 Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Latest 2007 STi Scoop from Japan & other sources - May 10th Update May 10th 2007 I have come by some new pics here in Japan and it seems they are looking at multiple formats of the Impreza. i - current 4 door type ii - 2 door hatchback iii - EU style hatch Here are the latest pics - enjoy. Previous As you are all well aware I keep an eye on things closely here in the spy magazines and well here is what I came across today from CAR TOP www.cartop.co.jp The IMPREZA WILL GO HATCHBACK from 2007!!! It will also be 4255 X 1800 X 1430mm in size with 300ps and 43.0kg torque. They are gearing up for the new WRC rules as one could guess and are going light to compete with the likes of Ford and other hatch backs. As always I will bring you more once I know. Cheers - Jason in Japan! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Nivek : 06-03-2005 at 08:49 AM.

03-29-2005, 07:24 PM	#3
mcR STI Driver Car: cars Location: Bronx, Ny Posts: 269 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: 2007 STi scoop from Japan!!! March 30th 2005 300+ hp in a hatchback and awd.. nothing beats it

03-29-2005, 07:26 PM	#4
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,442 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Went wingless... pics inside im in

03-29-2005, 07:38 PM	#6
y2ks2k Senior STI Driver Posts: 390 Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Im new here and just got I keep seeing that front on various pictures. That is the most butt ugly front I have ever seen. In my opinion, the current models front can last another 10 years. Im telling you… Front ends make a car… The front end of the Integra was one of its keys to success. That front end will kill the car.

03-29-2005, 07:39 PM	#7
mg5904 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 41 Join Date: Jan 2002 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE: Re: Went wingless... pics inside Were I a cynical man, I would think that Subaru, in a fit of creative confusion, would be feeding JDM "Spy Mags" with various design studies to gauge consumer reaction. Subaru guy1: "Well they certainly didn't like the "Alfa" nose". Subaru guy2: "And not much interest in Legacy lights." Subaru guy3: "How about a hatchback design?"

03-29-2005, 07:22 PM	#2
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,996 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

03-29-2005, 07:32 PM	#5
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,707 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Hmmm... I want my STi wagon 5 door.

03-29-2005, 07:48 PM	#8
Usdmsti STI Driver Car: Black 04 WRX STI Location: CT Posts: 295 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	to quote field of dreams " if they build it they will come" **** dude I am so there - I have been waiting for such a vehicle- if it does I am selling my 04 maybe = )

03-29-2005, 08:04 PM	#10
ValvetrainEngineer Spec C Club Car: '04 WRB Fav Mod: A working ECU... Location: CT Posts: 1,486 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (7)	RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: I As always, thanks for the updates Jason! The hatchback would be interesting, but would that make it a 2-door? I need the 4 for easy car seat access in back! The front end is fine to me, it can't stay the same forever! And how many people complained when the bug eye went away...this is no different. Thanks!

03-29-2005, 08:14 PM	#12
USAF_STi Spec C Club Car: 05' CGM on silver Fav Mod: Ed's tune! Location: Bay Area NorCal Posts: 1,918 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	I would buy that in a heart beat. i am a sucker for hatchbacks.

03-29-2005, 08:42 PM	#13
olappa STI Driver Posts: 286 Join Date: Jun 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	IN A HEARTBEAT IS IS! Definitely. And I can have a legitimate excuse to remove the backseat too.

03-29-2005, 08:49 PM	#14
Chiefy STI Driver Car: 03 JDM STi Posts: 262 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice find again jmillward, keep us in the program. I like the idea..........

03-29-2005, 09:59 PM	#15
mike_ The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 913 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: RE: Re: RE: Minor gripe du jour: Gas filler door I highly doubt they will get rid of the sedan. Offering both a hatch and sedan version seems more likely. Sort of Mazda 3 hatch and sedan, Jetta/Golf etc. I like the front end styling from those pshops, better than any of the other rumored crap. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.