2024 Subaru Impreza teased forward of November 17 reveal

Subaru will unveil its sixth-generation Impreza subsequent week throughout a livestream from the 2022 Los Angeles motor present.

The reveal of the brand new Subaru Impreza will happen on November 17, or November 18 at 4:25AM AEDT.

It can comply with roughly two months after the model revealed the associated, XV-replacing 2023 Subaru Crosstrek.

Within the lead as much as the reveal, Subaru has launched one other teaser picture of the sixth-generation Impreza, previewing its entrance fascia.

The grille design on this new-generation Impreza seems to be similar to the Crosstrek, albeit with a distinct insert. It’s much more angular than the current-generation Impreza.

The headlights additionally seem to have the same lighting signature as the newest Crosstrek.

Subaru beforehand teased the Impreza’s silhouette in hatchback guise, which didn’t reveal an excessive amount of in regards to the design.

Whereas the sedan hasn’t been teased but, it’s attainable it should proceed given this has lengthy been a well-liked physique type within the small automotive section in North America.

The present XV, generally known as the Crosstrek in North America, differs from the Impreza in providing extra rugged-looking plastic cladding, the next trip top, and barely totally different entrance and space finish styling.

The brand new Impreza is anticipated to characteristic up to date Subaru International Platform underpinnings, in addition to lots of the modifications made with the brand new Crosstrek.

Outputs within the new Crosstrek haven’t been confirmed, however Subaru says “enhancements to scale back vibrations and noise within the engine and Lineartronic CVT have additionally been made”.

It’ll proceed to supply a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Boxer four-cylinder engine, together with an e-Boxer hybrid model.

Past these mechanical tweaks, different headline modifications for the Crosstrek embrace a brand new 11.6-inch vertically oriented touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in addition to the provision of a wi-fi smartphone charger.

Subaru additionally says it rejigged the cabin format “in collaboration with medical faculties”, finding out the construction and motion of a human physique to ship “sound ergonomics and an intuitive connection between driver, automobile and highway”.

The most recent era of EyeSight driver help programs may also characteristic, although precise particulars are once more to be confirmed, whereas a minimum of 9 airbags shall be fitted to guard cabin occupants within the occasion of a collision.

Measuring 4480mm (-5mm) lengthy, 1800mm (unchanged) broad, and 1580mm (-35mm) tall with a 2670mm (+5mm) wheelbase, the brand new Crosstrek is smaller on the skin than the outgoing XV – though the longer wheelbase ought to assist unencumber extra inside area.

The 2024 Subaru Impreza will probably have the identical footprint, albeit with a decrease trip top.

The Impreza has change into extra of a distinct segment participant within the small automotive section in Australia, although the section itself has shrunk by greater than half because the present Impreza’s first 12 months on sale in 2017.

Its 3642-unit gross sales tally final 12 months was dwarfed by that of rivals just like the Toyota Corolla (28,768 gross sales) and Mazda 3 (14,126 gross sales).

Regardless of the provision of two physique types in distinction with XV’s one, it was the XV that was the stronger vendor with 9342 models – shut to a few instances as many gross sales.

Our market is hardly an outlier right here. In line with Carsalesbase, Subaru has bought greater than 3 times as many Crosstreks within the US final 12 months than Imprezas. The distinction was much more stark in Europe, with the XV outselling the Impreza by greater than 13-to-1.

It stays to be seen whether or not the Impreza will proceed right here, or if it’ll stay unique to North America like the newest Legacy (Liberty).

“We’re excited in regards to the announcement of the worldwide debut of the all-new Subaru Impreza. Extra particulars shall be launched Friday 18th November,” stated a Subaru Australia spokerperson.

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