Subaru confirms Impreza XV crossover debut for Geneva
by Sam Abuelsamid on Feb 6th 2010 at 3:33PM 
The big premiere for Subaru at next month's Geneva Motor Show will be the new Impreza VX. The all-wheel-drive specialist hasn't yet provided any images of the car, but judging from the description in the press release, it sounds as if this Europe-only model is pretty much the Outback Sport we get here.
A unique grille, wheel arches and roof rails visually set the VX apart from standard Imprezas. Propulsion comes via a choice of 2.0-liter boxer-fours, fueled by either gasoline or diesel. The Impreza VX goes on sale in Europe this summer.
Joining the Impreza VX on the stand will be the Hybrid Tourer Concept that we first saw at Tokyo last fall, as well as the plug-in Stella. The press release is after the jump.
[Source: Subaru]
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.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
BeerGremlin 3:48PM (2/06/2010)
Bring on the FT-86, or whatever Subaru is calling it.
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giggles123 3:56PM (2/06/2010)
Um... im confused. is it the subaru vx or xv???
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vespid82 3:53PM (2/06/2010)
Headline = XV
Article = VX
... really
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Syllepses 4:04PM (2/06/2010)
It's XV.
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SeanR 4:11PM (2/06/2010)
Whatever it is called. It would look a million times nicer without that ugly ass bi-color scheme that Subaru is so fond of...
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RowFive 4:25PM (2/06/2010)
I concur. It's rare these days when two-tone paint schemes look good.
I'd also prefer Subaru use red or red/amber tail lamps on the Impreza. The "Altezza" look has overstayed its welcome, and looks cheap IMO.
W.P. 4:33PM (2/06/2010)
If any company can pull off a two tone paint scheme its Subaru,
though i do agree that those tail lights have to go...
Tyler 3:22PM (2/07/2010)
I know straight from the 90's or those half-done Civics you see on the road.
satn 4:38PM (2/06/2010)
subarus get fatter every year.
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Nimajus Bagdonavicius 9:01PM (2/06/2010)
I'm also not a fond of the fatties, however they are bringing the weight down or at least keeping it the same so I can't complain too much.
John Graham 8:50PM (2/06/2010)
Bigger and roomier yes, weight wise, the current generation isn't much heavier, if in fact it is heavier at all.
satn 11:58PM (2/06/2010)
fat cars still get worse mpg due to worse aerodynamic cross-section
Slash3 2:20AM (2/07/2010)
For some weird reason, I find the driver's seat on the 2009 Impreza to be way less roomy than the ~2006 Subaru Impreza. Not sure what changed, but I think it might be the expanding center console. Lots of leg chafing.
JRMG 8:55AM (2/07/2010)
Considering Subaru's sales keep going up, maybe more fat people are buying them...
Yaroukh 5:04PM (2/06/2010)
and i thought Impreza couldn't get any uglier :P
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Xa 5:06PM (2/06/2010)
2.0L boxer diesel sounds pretty snazzy
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BoxerFanatic 11:34PM (2/06/2010)
Too bad the Forester doesn't offer one in the US... or a 3.0-3.6 H6 and appropriate gearbox. Torque is good in a SUV setting.
SpecV 5:09PM (2/06/2010)
Where is FT-86 version of Subaru? I still don't think Subaru can make it looks better than the one from the company that designed Supra.
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kentawilson 5:10PM (2/06/2010)
I had a VX. A 92 civic VX. That thing was slow but got awesome gas mileage. Driving a SC400 makes me miss it everyday.
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88864970 5:16PM (2/06/2010)
Btw, Subaru is also dangerous as Toyota.
Subaru also share their mechanical component with Toyota.
Why does not Subaru recall their vehicle?
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