BRZ Hatch Concept Debut

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11-21-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRacer

I like the looks and the hatch concept. In a small car, the hatch layout provides a lot more utility. It makes the car feasible as an only car for a lot more people and therefore opens up production volumes for Subaru. This concept looks like a mini shooting brake. Not bad at all. Not super sexy but then, neither is the BRZ coupe. With a turbo, this thing could be fun, economical, and useful for people with a young family. I hope they build it. I think it would sell.

I agree that this would open up more usability and increase market potential. This exact design would actually suit my needs perfectly. It sure is a mini shooting brake!

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11-21-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8

Subaru Exec: Well, the BRZ is nice, but it shares so much with the FRS, design-wise. Can we make it uniquely and unmistakably a Subaru?

Subaru Designers: You mean... hit it with our ugly stick?

Subaru Exec: Exactly.

The BRZ is one of the best looking designs imho on the road and this thing is just a travesty. It looks horrific to me.

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11-21-2013, 07:05 AM

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Is this why subaru axed the hatch option for the WRX?

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11-21-2013, 07:06 AM

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Roofline, rear quarter windows and overall proportions remind me of the Reliant Scimitar GTE, not a bad thing. They can tone down some of the other LOOK AT ME styling details for production.