2006 Subaru Blitzen:




Subaru Legacy Edge to be shown at 2005 Tokyo Auto Show:



Subaru Forester Edge:

Lookout Audi, here comes Subi!

Are there any powertrain improvements?

Those are pretty nice looking, but why name it after a reindeer?

The only thing I can find is that the Blitzen is based on the Spec B model.

Are they trying to make Subaru "fit in" now? I kind of like the Blitzen, but it seems like they are trying way to hard to fit in with the Audi crowd. David

I read somewhere that they are positioning themselves to compete directly with Audi.....the plan is to gradually raise prices to around Audi levels.

"In Auto News, disgraced former head of VW is hired by Subaru. 'WE SHOULD COMPETE WITH AUDI! NO ONE WANTS AN AFFORDABLE AWD CAR! I HAVE A GRAND VISION!'" :rolleyes:

Well Subaru is moving more upscale so you're not that far off.

Very interesting concepts. The do have an Audi flare to them... it'd be a shame if they creeped their prices up, though. An affordable AWD product that looks that good could be a real winner.

Those are pretty nice looking, but why name it after a reindeer?

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damn that's funny. Since it's bright red should it be called the Rudolph!? :cheers:

They look pretty sexy. You can never be too Audi... B)

Those are pretty nice looking, but why name it after a reindeer?

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Well, it does give them a few other names to work with later on :P

Well, it does give them a few other names to work with later on  :P

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Ha!

Anyhoo, I'd like to see them have some luxury trim level (similar to the sport trim of SS and GTP/GXP and V), but really, don't move upmarket. Good AWD is so unaffordable for anyone not looking for an Audi or other luxury car.

Where's the corporate grille? Tony

I wonder why those don't have new retro-Saab front end.

Thank god it doesn't... Anyways, I'd like to see the Blitzen sedan. I really liked the last one only offered in Japan. It looks good, though...