Subaru has unveiled a stunning WRX concept car at the New York International Auto Show.
Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the maker of Subaru vehicles, says the lower, wider, WRX concept hints at the design language of the next generation WRX. The front design emphasizes the aggressive stance of WRX, together with solidity and stability.
A prominent classic Subaru hexagonal grille has a three dimensional mesh pattern, in keeping with WRX’s sporty nature, together with the hawk-eye headlights, seen most recently on the BRZ sports coupe.
The WRX concept sedan is low and sleek, with a more powerful design than previous production versions. It sits on a longer wheelbase than the current Impreza chassis it is based on, but with shorter, front and rear overhangs, giving it more of a “wheel at each corner” stance, promising even better handling and road holding.
A large opening in the front bumper, plus a classic WRX bonnet scoop, wing ducts and flared wheel arches denote the powerful turbocharged engine performance and handling.
A sharp character line runs from the front guard through to the rear, intersected by powerful wheel arches, emphasizing WRX’s renowned All-Wheel Drive capability.
The rear design echoes the hexagonal design motif from the front grille and features a dramatically curved boot lid that also acts as a rear spoiler. The large diffuser and quad exhaust pipes also echo the BRZ.
The wide rear bumper adds to the powerful street presence of the car.
To further enhance handling dynamics, the concept features a carbon roof for a lower centre of gravity and lighter weight.
The concept colour is “WR Blue Pearl III” and modernizes the traditional WRX look. Fluorescent Yellow is used as an accent on the WRX front grille badge, brake calipers and the exhaust finisher, adding character notes to the design.
The 245/40ZR20 Dunlop tyres have an exclusive design tread pattern. The wheels are BBS “RI-D” One Piece Forged Duralumin.
Body size (Overall Length x Width x Height): (4520 X 1890 X 1390 mm)
Wheelbase: (2760 mm)
The WRX and WRX STI are expected to be available sometime in 2014.