Subaru Impreza XV

Subaru has just announced its vehicle lineup for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and besides the European premiere of the Hybrid Tourer Concept the Japanese automaker has also announced an world premiere for the Subaru Impreza XV.

The Subaru Impreza XV is based on the Impreza 5-door model and it will feature a new crossover style with an exclusively designed front grille and wheel arch, specially equipped roof rails and a roof spoiler.

Besides the Subaru Impreza XV the automaker will also showcase the Subaru Plug-in STELLA which is a production electric vehicle launched in Japan last year, and a number of Boxer Diesel equipped models that comply with the Euro 5 emission regulations.

More details with the Subaru Impreza XV at the time of the show.

Subaru press release :

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.

Length x Width x Height: 4,430 x 1,770 x 1,520mm (1,515mm for Diesel model)
Wheelbase: 2,620 mm

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