Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept: The Next WRX?
Last year when Subaru debuted the all new Impreza, which rides on its completely new global platform, people naturally wondered "Where's the new WRX?". For the time being, the WRX has carried on under the old Impreza platform, but this week at the Tokyo Motor Show we got a look at a concept that may be a preview of what's to come for Subaru's rally-bred sedan.
Dubbed the VIZIV Performance Concept, Subaru hasn't specifically called the car a preview of the next gen WRX, instead saying the concept draws on various models (including the WRX) symbolizing "superior Subaru driving performance." But we think the resemblance is clear.
In terms of styling, the concept is a four-door, five-seater—but the aggressive profile is very reminiscent of a coupe. Once you see the flared fenders and scooped hood, the WRX connection is impossible to ignore.
Subaru didn't release any info on the car's power train besides stating that it's obviously powered by a boxer engine with AWD featuring the latest in the brand's driver assistance technology.
The debut of the next production WRX is still likely a year or two off, but if the concept is a true preview of what's to come, the Subaru faithful might be rewarded for their patience with a bold new take on an iconic Japanese performance car. What say you WRX fans? Would this be a worthy successor to the current machine?
