impreza grille to disappear in 08

BlueSTI1320 · 08-30-2006, 09:56 AM

Subaru "propeller" grille to change
source carsguide.news.com.au

by Gavin McGrath. THE prominent propeller nose will be flung from future Subaru models.
The Japanese brand's controversial aircraft-inspired grilles, as featured on the [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]Impreza[/color][/color] and Tribeca, will disappear from the radar. Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, chose to use the propeller corporate face on the current model as a pointer to its aeronautical history.

But [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]Subaru[/color][/color] spokesman David Rowley concedes the new face, introduced to Impreza last September, has had mixed reviews, even though sales have not declined. Rowley says the propeller face has not been applied to the facelifted Liberty and Outback, due out next month, and it won't make it back for the forthcoming Impreza, scheduled for release next year.
"It's fair to say the design will not appear on future Subarus,” he says. "We had always said the aerospace theme could be applied in a variety of ways, like the way it's been presented on the Impreza and Tribeca.
"Fuji Heavy Industries said it would evolve over time. But it has not really been applied to Liberty and Outback."
Subaru's chief designer, Andreas Zapatinas, has resigned, effective the end of last month, but it is believed he was fired.
Rowley says Zapatinas was not responsible for the propeller theme: the Impreza and Tribeca designs were well advanced when the former Alfa and [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]Fiat[/color][/color] designer joined the Japanese carmaker.

Sorry if i posted in the wrong place.

***VSGTS14*** · 08-30-2006, 10:04 AM

awesome news.

smurfm3 · 08-30-2006, 10:55 AM

ftw!!

Chris05STi · 08-30-2006, 10:57 AM

PERFECT! They are finally listening to us!

scubadiver424 · 08-30-2006, 10:59 AM

hey, I like the propeller design

Rootus · 08-30-2006, 11:00 AM

Heh. Everyone I talk to likes the 06/07 Impreza front better than the previous two models. As long as they don't do something silly on the next one and go back to the overly-round shapes, it's good. The sharper lines are more appealing to me.

DARKSTI · 08-30-2006, 11:42 AM

Yea, the sales actually jumped with new grille. Oh well

I love mine

***VSGTS14*** · 08-30-2006, 11:47 AM

i think sales only jumped because the car was becoming widely known and it was it's third year out.

T3h_Clap · 08-30-2006, 11:58 AM

this just proves that sales aren't dependent on the styling of the car.

with a good platform, ad campaign, good price point and dealer support you can sell a **** ton of cars

big will · 08-30-2006, 01:50 PM

does this mean the 07 will have a new face?

DARKSTI · 08-30-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big will

does this mean the 07 will have a new face?

No, it will be starting 08+

osbjmg · 08-30-2006, 02:10 PM

Subies have always been ugly, that's why they are so unique

Also, about the Si-Drive thing - I think my STi already came with it, except I can't turn the knob off of sport mode, maybe it's broken?

***wdb*** · 08-31-2006, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARKSTI

Yea, the sales actually jumped with new grille.

Sales jumped for what model? And could you please point me to your information source, thanks.

***Turbineguy*** · 08-31-2006, 06:25 AM

I like my 06 too. Not much love for the propellor nose I guess.

lackskill · 08-31-2006, 06:27 AM

id be happy if they went back to the 04/05 grille...

08-30-2006, 09:56 AM	#1
BlueSTI1320 Amateur STI Driver Car: blue 2006 sti Posts: 33 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	impreza grille to disappear in 08 Subaru "propeller" grille to change source carsguide.news.com.au by Gavin McGrath. THE prominent propeller nose will be flung from future Subaru models. The Japanese brand's controversial aircraft-inspired grilles, as featured on the [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]Impreza[/color][/color] and Tribeca, will disappear from the radar. Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, chose to use the propeller corporate face on the current model as a pointer to its aeronautical history. But [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]Subaru[/color][/color] spokesman David Rowley concedes the new face, introduced to Impreza last September, has had mixed reviews, even though sales have not declined. Rowley says the propeller face has not been applied to the facelifted Liberty and Outback, due out next month, and it won't make it back for the forthcoming Impreza, scheduled for release next year. "It's fair to say the design will not appear on future Subarus,” he says. "We had always said the aerospace theme could be applied in a variety of ways, like the way it's been presented on the Impreza and Tribeca. "Fuji Heavy Industries said it would evolve over time. But it has not really been applied to Liberty and Outback." Subaru's chief designer, Andreas Zapatinas, has resigned, effective the end of last month, but it is believed he was fired. Rowley says Zapatinas was not responsible for the propeller theme: the Impreza and Tribeca designs were well advanced when the former Alfa and [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]Fiat[/color][/color] designer joined the Japanese carmaker. Sorry if i posted in the wrong place. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-31-2006, 06:27 AM	#15
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,625 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	id be happy if they went back to the 04/05 grille... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-30-2006, 10:04 AM	#2
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,008 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	awesome news.

08-30-2006, 10:55 AM	#3
smurfm3 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi, 04 M3, 90 Sp Fav Mod: Clear bra Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 565 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	ftw!!

08-30-2006, 10:57 AM	#4
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,733 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	PERFECT! They are finally listening to us!

08-30-2006, 10:59 AM	#5
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,623 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	hey, I like the propeller design

08-30-2006, 11:00 AM	#6
Rootus S204 Racer Location: Mahan, OR Posts: 2,905 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Heh. Everyone I talk to likes the 06/07 Impreza front better than the previous two models. As long as they don't do something silly on the next one and go back to the overly-round shapes, it's good. The sharper lines are more appealing to me.

08-30-2006, 11:42 AM	#7
DARKSTI Silver Member Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Invida G200 Location: Reno,NV Posts: 2,599 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yea, the sales actually jumped with new grille. Oh well I love mine

08-30-2006, 11:47 AM	#8
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,008 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	i think sales only jumped because the car was becoming widely known and it was it's third year out.

08-30-2006, 11:58 AM	#9
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: 0R!4ND0 Posts: 21,333 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	this just proves that sales aren't dependent on the styling of the car. with a good platform, ad campaign, good price point and dealer support you can sell a **** ton of cars

08-30-2006, 01:50 PM	#10
big will STI Driver Car: 06 AW STI on gold Fav Mod: CBRD tune Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 299 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	does this mean the 07 will have a new face?

08-30-2006, 02:10 PM	#12
osbjmg Professional STI Driver Car: 06 CGM STi Fav Mod: brake dust generators Location: Durham, NC Posts: 422 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Subies have always been ugly, that's why they are so unique Also, about the Si-Drive thing - I think my STi already came with it, except I can't turn the knob off of sport mode, maybe it's broken?

08-31-2006, 06:25 AM	#14
*Turbineguy* Non-Reformed Meth Addict Car: '06 WRB Fav Mod: A laptop and tuning software. Location: Swampbilly Central Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	I like my 06 too. Not much love for the propellor nose I guess.