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"Subaru considering offering non-boxer, non-AWD models&
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:30 pm
by ElZorro
http://feeds.autoblog.com/~r/weblogsinc ... 187720425/
Subarus have sported standard AWD since the 80s, well before most other automakers even bothered with the technology. That, partnered with its boxer engine, goes together like peanut butter and jelly. But the Japanese automaker has to begin worrying about fuel efficiency and emissions, so the two features that have defined the brand for decades may become optional on future models. Thankfully, it's got Toyota to pilfer from, so the implementation of new drivetrains will be a bit easier if and when it makes the shift. Subaru of Australia Director Nick Senior broke the news of the possible switch, but he also emphasized that any changes wouldn't be made before 2010 and that no product plans are without AWD or the boxer engine in the foreseeable future.
[Source: Go Auto via
Straightline]
And next, Ford will start offering good looking cars and Ferrari will introduce inexpensive cars... and monkeys will fly out of Chuck's butt!
I can understand why they'd want to do it, gotta keep up with the hybrids.
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:38 pm
by Mr Kleen
...he also emphasized that any changes wouldn't be made before 2010 and that no product plans are without AWD or the boxer engine in the foreseeable future.
by 2011 it's anybodies guess how ugly Subarus will be, might as well ditch the boxer engine and AWD while they're at it.
Re: "Subaru considering offering non-boxer, non-AWD mod
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:30 pm
by GaToR
ElZorro wrote:I can understand why they'd want to do it, gotta keep up with the hybrids.
It could be a marketing ploy. They could divide the Suby's up like Audi. FWD for the entry market, but costs arm+leg for the Quattros. But that is not what makes a Subaru, a Subaru dammit!
If its all about fuel mileage, there are other ways to go about that. You can get 25+/30+ in a midsized AWD turbo. Granted it happened by accident, but the Zippper is running lean and clean. Apply the same methodology to the same car on the production line, and you've saved thousands of drivers hundreds/year each in fuel costs.
http://forums.dcawd.com/viewtopic.php?p=44153#44153
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:07 am
by sirwilliam
Yeah, that is not happening...WTH is up w/ the diesel 2.5L boxer engine? That is plenty fuel efficient.
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:31 am
by Sabre
It will be a very sad day when Subaru doesn't make a Subaru anymore....
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:14 pm
by schvin
Sabre wrote:It will be a very sad day when Subaru doesn't make a Subaru anymore....
+1
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:00 pm
by GaToR
Board meeting at Toyota:
Toyota Exec #1: "Now that we are number one we need to start acting like it.
Toyota Exec #2: "We can allow our build quality to slip. Who cares about a reputation for quality? We're number one! People will love what we tell them to buy."
Toyota Exec #1: "And we own controlling shares in small non-threatening competitors. Lets run them into the ground. "
Toyota Exec #2: "Brilliant! Why hasn't anyone thought of this before? "
Meanwhile:
GM Exec: "Fools"
Ford Exec: "Tell me about it"
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:01 am
by midnit
