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Brace yourselves as Subaru is about to unveil the latest 2013 rear-wheel drive BRZ sports car. Day and place – as soon as the NAIAS in Detroit kicks off. Baring the typical Subaru pedigree, the BRZ spirit will be all about handling. Sales are expected to start late at Spring.

So why not AWD like most Subarus out there? Well, to achieve exceptional handling, Subaru engineers have figured that they need the lowest center of gravity achievable. Therefore an AWD system was deemed too complex and restrictive while with a RWD system the engine can be mounted pretty low. The whole car weights no more than 2,700 lbs and it will be powered by a 2.0 liter, 200 horsepower, 7400 rpm doomsday device. And because it is a compact flat (boxer) engine, technicians have the freedom to put it where they want it to in order to achieve perfect weight distribution and center of gravity.

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2012 Subaru Impreza is going to seep into hearts of many with its performance oriented features and a style worth flaunting. The coupe will be offered in five trim options that includes base, Premium, Sport Premium, Limited and Sport Limited. The curvy ride is fuel efficient and will emerge as a winner on roads. The inside volume is commendable but the car still manages to look compact from the outside.

What does it offer?

The overall look of Subaru Impreza manages to create an impression. It is much more efficient and has been refined for delivering a much better performance. This is the fourth generation Subaru Impreza that will come with a start/stop engine technology which stretches through the entire range that will be made available. The driver-friendly coupe will stand out of the crowd, all because of its all-wheel drive system.

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Subaru has announced its XV model at the 64^th Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle will hit the market in just 2 months with pre selling, and first deliveries mid January 2012. The price list is not announced, yet.

The fundamental product concept that Subaru adopted for the XV is “Urban Adventure.” In specific terms, a vehicle that would be perfectly suited to exciting, lively, yet stress-free use in the city. Thus, Subaru balanced optimal performance factors such as fuel efficiency and enjoyable driving (Fun to Drive) with a stylish, highly distinctive exterior design.

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Remember that stunning Impreza Concept video where everything was made of car parts? Well, the carmaker has just released a couple of regular ones for the 2012 Impreza sedan and hatchback and they are… nowhere near as cool.

It was only yesterday that we brought you a first look at the redevelopment of Subaru’s Impreza Sedan and Hatchback from its world premiere at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, and now the first video of both the four-door sedan and five-door has turned up, and we do appreciate the fast delivery time.

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Allow me to break down the intriguing mechanical cocktail you see here: Take one U.S.-spec Subaru Outback chassis, add a dash of JDM-inspired nose, an ounce of custom roof racks, two teaspoons of tinted taillights, and a measure of extended rear spoiler. Bolt in a single mildly tuned U.S.-market Legacy 2.5GT powertrain and a JDM Legacy tS suspension, shake vigorously for six months, and, VOILA!, you have yourself a bona fide Frankenwagon fit for SEMA’s Las Vegas Convention Center floor.

Easy enough, right? Maybe not…

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