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PRESS RELEASE

Exhibition Outline of the 80th Geneva International Motor Show

Tokyo, February 5, 2010 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that it will exhibit the "SUBARU HYBRID TOURER CONCEPT" as an European premiere and unveil the "Subaru Impreza XV" as a world premiere, which will be marketed this summer in Europe, at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show slated for March in Geneva, Switzerland (Press day: March 2 and 3; Open to the public from March 4 through 14).

It will also showcase the "Subaru Plug-in STELLA", a production electric vehicle launched in Japan last year, "BOXER DIESEL" models, and highlight Subaru's unique Horizontally-Opposed Boxer Engine technologies. With these exhibits and throughout the booth design, FHI will showcase Subaru's efforts to integrate enjoyable and reliable driving with environmentally friendly solutions. The press conference by President Ikuo Mori is scheduled at the Subaru booth on March 2, 2010 at 15.45h

Employing the Subaru's core technology of "Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)" and "Horizontally-Opposed Boxer Engine", the "SUBARU HYBRID TOURER CONCEPT" reflects Subaru's vision of the future grand touring car. Presented with an eye-catching sculpted exterior design, the concept offers an ideal combination of Subaru's authentic driving performance, all-round safety features and environmental friendliness provided by its unique hybrid system.

The "Subaru Impreza XV", developed on the basis of the iconic Impreza 5-door model, offers a new crossover styling. Exclusively designed front grille and wheel arch, and specially equipped roof rails and a roof spoiler accentuate the uniqueness of this special Impreza version. The available 2.0-litre Horizontally-opposed petrol engine and the turbo BOXER DIESEL engine comply with European EURO 5 regulations for enhanced environmental friendliness.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/06/s...eva/#continued

SLegacy99

3 years later I still don't care for this Impreza.

1993ES300x

I'm sure it's a great car and dose a lot of things well for what it's suppose to do. But they need to fire the design team. If ugly is what they are aiming for then I guess they met their goal.

spwolf

lets hope that future subarus get much better design than this...

Kaydee

^ the way the new Legacy is heading, I wouldn't count on it

(Cj)

+1

mmarshall

Somebody in Subaru's PR department (or autoblog) screwed up. That image is not a concept. It's a conventional, U.S.-market 2009-2010 Outback Sport.........right out of Subaru's paper brochure (I know....I have the brochures).

spwolf

its based on Impreza.... probably thats why it is being marketed in Europe as new model (i would guess Outback Sport is not sold there).

1993ES300x

i'm just really pissed off at Subaru because the old RS2.5 was one of my fav cars then after the whole new redesign, those cars just went to hell with it's looks. If they can make something that looks good, i'm sure their sales will jump. buyers pay top dollar for looks first than anything else..

SecPole14

I know what you mean, but Subaru still has some great products.

The Japanese got completely allergic to coupes after the 1990s, but I would love to see an Impreza coupe again. Guess we'll have to wait for the Toyobaru FT-86 thing.

The 2010 WRX Limited is nice. HIDs, leather, plus all the regular WRX goodness for $29K. That's a helluva car for a great price.

IS-SV

Promising advances in technology, more ugly and busy styling too.

SecPole14

Hey now, that Tourer concept looks pretty awesome. I'll take a gull-wing Legacy wagon.

mmarshall

No. Aside from a few hard-core WRX/STi fans, that's generally not the case with Subaru. Subies sell primarily for their superb AWD systems, their reliability, and the ability to combine SUV-like traction with car-like driving manners. That's why the company has stayed successful, despite some quirky-looking designs....and why it will continue to be successful despite the new Impreza's looks.