2017 Subaru Impreza Sport Makes an Awkward Early Appearance
The 2017 Subaru Impreza Sport made an early appearance on social media tonight.
Set to make its official debut at the 2016 New York Auto Show, the Japanese automaker used Periscope to show off its new sedan. Essentially the stream started, the cover was lifted off and then it ended. Official photos however were released but specifications won’t be revealed until Subaru’s press conference tomorrow.
What we do know is that the 2017 Subaru Impreza Sport will be underpinned by an all-new architecture called Global Platform that will eventually be used for all future Subaru models. That includes a new WRX STI that is rumored to be an all-wheel-drive performance hybrid.
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Compared to its predecessor, the new Impreza’s wheelbase is almost an inch longer. Overall length of the sedan is increased by 1.6 inches while its hips have been widened by 1.5 inches. To give it a sportier and sleeker appearance, overall height has been reduced by 0.4 inches.
The automaker has confirmed the 2017 Subaru Impreza Sport will be powered by a flat-four engine with all-wheel drive. The exact specifications of the powerplants will be announced tomorrow.
One of the photos shows off Subaru’s EyeSight collision avoidance technology, which means the Impreza will receive the system for the first time.
Check back with AutoGuide.com tomorrow for full coverage of the 2016 New York Auto Show as well as details on the 2017 Subaru Impreza Sport.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Hopefully they have dropped the CVT tranny as I have had 3 already in my 2012 Impreza all in under 56,000 miles !!!! Their CVT is pure junk !!!
I like the look so far inside and out. Not a fan of even less ground clearance though. Hopefully the hatchback wont be butchered.