The Subaru Viziv concept represents a new design direction for the Japanese company

The Japanese car maker says this concept serves as a basis for a new new design direction and to show the new technologies that will be present in future models of the brand. For those that can't remember what i wrote here when Subaru teased this concept, "VIZIV" is a coined word inspired by the phrase "Vision for Innovation".

The powertrain is a plug-in hybrid system combining a 2.0 liter Subaru Boxer diesel engine, a high-torque-compatible Lineartronic (CVT) and three electric motors. We have one electric motor on the front that provides both vehicle drive and power generation and two independent rear electric motors for vehicle drive only.

Those rear motors function mainly in situations of stop-and-go city traffic, allowing for a high torque in low speeds and a lower fuel consumption, while the diesel engine works at higher speeds or to charge the battery.

This concept uses a new all-wheel drive system called the Independent-rear-motor-driven symmetrical AWD due to the two electric motors on the back powering each wheel that act according to the acceleration and steering wheel position.

Subaru Viziv concept shows a new direction in design

Like most brands Subaru will present a new concept at the Geneva Motor Show. And like most car makers this is also a new crossover with the objective of showing the brands direction of new designs and new technologies.

According to Subaru this concept embodies the brand value of "Enjoyment and Peace of Mind", while the model name is a coined word inspired by the phrase "Vision for Innovation". I think Subaru is trying to confuse us, and they haven't learned we only want to know power, torque, top speed, acceleration, how the car looks, and alter the price. Then we find out its too expensive and move to another vehicle.

So lets all wait for the Geneva Motor Show to find out more relevant informations about this new crossover that "expresses a future vision for innovation, and a concept car suggesting the brand's direction".

Gazoo Racing creates the GRMN SPORTS FR Concept PLATINUM [Video]

Gazoo Racing has a long partnership with Toyota, creating several concepts and racing cars for the Japanese automaker, and recently revealed another at the Tokyo Auto Salon, based on the Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S, called the GRMN SPORTS FR Concept PLATINUM.

I have to be honest, the car looks like one of the concepts shown by Lotus in 2010, but that isn't a bad thing. Gazoo changed a lot of things, starting with the redesigned front, with new headlamps, tail lights, bumpers, hood and a rather large rear wing.

On the inside we have a roll cage, bucket seats with four-point seat belt, a new steering wheel and several other changes with a two-tone interior.

For a lot of people the 200hp taken from the 4U-GSE naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine is just not enough, so the good people at Gazoo Racing added a turbocharger and a supercharger raising the maximum power to 330hp and the torque to 431Nm (318 lb/ft).

Connected to the boxer engine is a six-speed manual transmission which in turn is attached to a mechanical limited slip differential driving the rear wheels. Other changes have been made to the suspension, brakes and wheels.

Source: carscoop

Subaru Impreza and WRX STI no longer sold in the U.K.

 

This decision was made because in the United Kingdom there isn't sufficient demand for the two models to justify its sale, so say goodbye to them, at least for now.

A Subaru spokesman said the following, "The new Impreza has been under evaluation in the UK for 12 months, but the decision has been taken not to bring that car to the UK because of insufficient demand.”, adding, “Currently we have no plans to bring in further [WRX STI] stock after the current stock sells out – which should takes us to early summer depending on demand.”

So if you really want one, you have to go to a Subaru dealer and buy one they will soon be gone. But Subaru won't just leave the United Kingdom, the BRZ, the XV, the Forester and the Outback will still be available to order.

Source: AutoExpress UK