Next-Gen Subaru WRX to Be More Street Focused
Celebrating its rally heritage, the Subaru WRX has always sacrificed a certain level of on-road performance so as to maintain its off-road capability. That, however, will change for the next generation model.
Speaking with AutoGuide at the New York Auto Show last week, Subaru of America PR boss Dominick Infante said the WRX concept car unveiled in Manhattan previews a new WRX that will be designed more for on-road use and which will be, “much more street targeted.”
Commenting that the WRX has always been an amazing road machine, it got even better when taken off the beaten path. As a result, however, it has lacked some of the dynamic feel of rivals.
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Infante also clarified further details on the new WRX, knocking down rumors that the car is based off an entirely new platform. While Subaru is certainly looking to separate its WRX model from the Impreza compact sedan, the two cars will share the same basic underpinnings.
Finally, Infante crushed any hopes that the carbon fiber roof previewed on the WRX concept would see reality. Initially confirming that it would make an appearance on the new WRX, he paused briefly to gauge our reaction before laughing. Rather, Subaru will continue to focus on cutting weight through the use of high-strength steel.
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With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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To slick and pretty? Bitch, bitch, bitch, no one is ever happy. Next people are going to bitch that car handles better than the previous models while being able to drive over bumps without making their teeth vibrate. It has to much HP, to much torque, it's to safe, and to luxurious. Do u have sand in your vagina? This car is bad ass and it doesn't look like a dodge neon thank god. Go buy a Hyundai like the millions of dumb asses that pay $30k for a Korean piece of shit.
This better be the next gen WRX!!!!! LOve it!!!