2015 Subaru WRX, or how to tease a monster and release a Corolla with a hood scoop

Deep_Blue · 11-21-2013, 11:46 AM

Anyone else extremely disappointed that Subaru beiged out on the new WRX? I've never owned a Subaru, but the concept looked absolutely amazing. The real thing looks like the commercial should feature a guy driving it through a neighborhood full of people in colorful outfits dancing to electronic music and end with a robot saying "lets go places"

Design Concept

---assuming a finance committee met here---

Reality

carve · 11-21-2013, 12:27 PM

LOL- the actual car looks like the concept with an overbite and downs syndrome. It has nothing like that quasi-coupe rake that the concept has. The fenders went from dead sexy to tacked-on afterthought, partly because the tiny wheels and wheel-wells really throw the proportions off and make it more econo-sedan looking. The front fenders also don't have vents, which when combined with covering tiny wheels just makes them look poorly designed...like something out of a JC Whitney Catalog. One of the most off-putting things of all is the rocker panel and the doors- completely out of proportion from the concept. The front overhang has always been bad on subies. Curious how it performs though

F32 · 11-21-2013, 12:31 PM

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Curious how it performs though

What is there to be a curious about? It's a frikken WRX.

I'd rather have the Corolla. It would be less embarassing to drive.

Templar · 11-21-2013, 12:44 PM

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What is there to be a curious about? It's a frikken WRX.

I'd rather have the Corolla. It would be less embarassing to drive.

The older (second gen) STi's are still fun... The newer models, not so much.

But nothing out there will ever be as great as our unbeatable BMW's!

Litos · 11-21-2013, 02:06 PM

this poor WRX is an abomination.....

here was my thoughts yesterday when i first saw it......

twin fed · 11-21-2013, 03:49 PM

looks like a Legacy from 10 years ago

Greenkirby21 · 11-21-2013, 04:19 PM

They made it look like a normal car (like a honda civic si)

What I love about my brothers wrx sti is how aggressive it looks and you know it's a beast.

The wheels look like they belong on a jetta

JasonCSU · 11-21-2013, 04:28 PM

Here is an interesting comparison someone made on NASIOC.

i dunno · 11-21-2013, 04:48 PM

knowing Subaru's track record in terms of concept to production design, i'm not surprised at all.

KingOfJericho · 11-21-2013, 04:57 PM

The Japanese are notorious for this. Case in point:

Nissan Versa Concept:

Nissan Versa Reality:

Vervain · 11-21-2013, 05:10 PM

Too much Corolla, too little WRX... Hideous!!

EyeGuy · 11-21-2013, 08:02 PM

Very disappointing...

F1Venom · 11-21-2013, 08:09 PM

Damn that's ugly. The concept had me fantasizing too .

rdub315 · 11-21-2013, 08:11 PM

That 4 car comparison above says it all. I feel ill after seeing that.

Uber V8 · 11-21-2013, 09:17 PM

Fuck. (the only word that accurately sums up my frustration with the actual design)

F1Venom · 11-21-2013, 10:45 PM

America take the prize for best new cars this year, easily. And I can't knock on Porsche either.

Nkc · 11-21-2013, 11:02 PM

Deep_Blue · 11-22-2013, 12:02 AM

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If that willy wonka meme caption existed already, I feel bad for scooby fans

Billup · 11-22-2013, 08:26 AM

Stunning! Going to buy one after work today.

turbolag · 11-23-2013, 12:40 PM

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Stunning! Going to buy one after work today.

Are you going to buy a new artboard, though?

Also, FT86 -> GT86...

bmwhp · 11-23-2013, 08:32 PM

toyota and subaru did team up to make the frs and brz.......maybe the teamed up on the wrx and corolla

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carve Major 190 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	LOL- the actual car looks like the concept with an overbite and downs syndrome. It has nothing like that quasi-coupe rake that the concept has. The fenders went from dead sexy to tacked-on afterthought, partly because the tiny wheels and wheel-wells really throw the proportions off and make it more econo-sedan looking. The front fenders also don't have vents, which when combined with covering tiny wheels just makes them look poorly designed...like something out of a JC Whitney Catalog. One of the most off-putting things of all is the rocker panel and the doors- completely out of proportion from the concept. The front overhang has always been bad on subies. Curious how it performs though Last edited by carve; 11-21-2013 at 08:30 PM..
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