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Toyota/Subaru coupé: sketch and more info
By Yoann Besnard on 11 April 2008 | (0) Comments | Permalink
It isn’t the first time we’re talking about it, but this time, a leaked official sketch has emerged on the Internet. Due to be sold by Subaru and Toyota, the future coupé was expected to be a successor of the Paseo, but latest news reveal the coupé will be a bit more like a Celica.
The leaked sketch belongs to the Subaru version. If the two cars share their inner structure, suspensions and powertrains, they will feature a unique styling. The design will be finalized during June but final overshape will likely be similar to that of the sketch. The coupé will be launched in 2011 and be built by Subaru in its Japanese facility. Initially thought to be an all-wheel drive model, the coupé will feature a rear-wheel drive system as a result of carmakers’ will to focus on weight reduction.
The future model will be based on the Impreza platform and will be be powered by two Subaru engines, 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre petrol units. The entry level will offer 175bhp and is expected to cost around £20,000 when reaching our shores.
