Send to a friendA. Wofford April 10th, 2008 10:18 AM Link
How exactly does this sketch depict that there will be an AWD version?
Toyota/Subaru Coupe Tipped in Early Sketch
Written By: Seyth Miersma
The coupe depicted in the sketch above is said to come from a source inside of Subaru’s design department, and is meant to depict the upcoming rear-wheel-drive offering from the company.
It’s no secret that Subaru has been working with Toyota, which owns a four percent stake in the smaller company, on a shared coupe project that will be underpinned by Impreza gear. The two versions will differ in appearance, but will both offer Subaru’s 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter boxer fours in standard and turbocharged trim.
The source of the image also suggests that despite the planned RWD layout of the shared coupe, an AWD version hasn’t been ruled out for the top of the range. Subaru’s iteration of the car should be fully realized by this summer, with production slated to begin in 2010.
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9 Comments
G-Man April 10th, 2008 10:28 AM Link
The source suggests it, read the quote - “The source of the image also suggests that despite the planned RWD layout of the shared coupe, an AWD version hasn’t been ruled out for the top of the range.”
Texas_Dude April 10th, 2008 11:53 AM Link
I always admire car concept artists as I’m an artist by day myself. But I tell ya, that rear logo is way off the mid-line of the car.
William Patrick April 10th, 2008 3:41 PM Link
A RWD Subaru would be cool, but they still need to make the Prodrive P2!
dante April 10th, 2008 4:38 PM Link
Would be great if they COULDN’T offer an AWD version because, say, the engine would be located too far back to use their traditional system.
chartguy April 10th, 2008 7:36 PM Link
Personally, I’d be VERY interested in an AWD version with a six-speed stick.
Greg April 10th, 2008 9:20 PM Link
I thought Subaru everything had AWD since like…forverish?
Trinks April 10th, 2008 10:10 PM Link
It’s like an A5 for the rest of us! 
edmond April 13th, 2008 11:31 AM Link
I really like the rear window - very Zagato-esque. It’s not very often that an article makes me comment, but wow.
Would buy one if it had about 250bhp, 0-60 in about 5-6 secs, 4 seats, and about 22000gbp. I wish it was LrWr;
Lower and Wider.
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