Have a look at this show site. The station wagon looks interesting, the Alpha-Exiga. It seems to be described as a "near-future" model, so is possibly in development.

It's fitted with the flat six new 3 litre engine, and appears very low slung next to the model [unless she is 6'6"] Could this be the future for our SVX? Looks kinda cute.

http://teleparc.com/tms/hall/west/fuji-p/fuji-p-e.htm
Joe

FHI Booth
 

Cool, but what inquiring minds want to know is:

What's the Alcyone SVX S4-II? There's no picture. Frustrating - they have LOTS of models listed, but no pictures or specs. :(

Cool site?
 

I couldn't get the site to come up, but the URL looks real familiar to me. I think that this is a fairly old site. One can hope, but I think Subaru has gone on to other things.

On a more positive note, Car & Driver is reporting that Subaru will bring over the Impreza WRX STi as a 2003 model. It's in the latest issue, with the red Porsche on the cover (OK, I'm too lazy to check for the date - besides, the cat is settled on my lap) :rolleyes:

Old Site?
 

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing too. I remember the flurry of excitement on Yahoo, when possibly this URL was posted there. If I weren't so lazy, I guess I could try the searchable Yahoo message database. Besides, I have to get back into class in a few minutes. Don't have a cat handy. :)

The 2 door cabroilet Impreza is supposed to come to the US within the next couple of years, so I don't think it is that old.

The wagon with the H-6 is, I think the next generation Legacy.

I still stand by what I hear coming from connections in SOA, the next SVX will be the 2-door Impreza.

I second that notion.

All my buddies here at the local Suby shop say the same thing.

One of my buddies gave me a call when the Regional Suby Service Rep showed up in a WRX Impreza. So I finally had a chance to see one in person.

Of course he asked me when I was going to trade in the SVX for one. And I said "NEVER!"

If the 2003 SVX does come here I absolutely will buy one to sit side by side next to the original.

I can see sense in the next generation Legacy bit, but I disagreed before on the idea of badging a 2 door Impreza as an SVX, this will not happen.
There is a major difference in concept in a car that was designed from the drawing board stage as a GT Coupe, and a souped up 2 door rally car. This is not to run down WRX cars, they are magic motors, but they're no GTs.
Another possibility is unless there is a major change in the market, Subaru will be reluctant to do another SVX. Think about it. They were slow sellers, except in the first couple of years. They only retain a fraction of their cost, not to mention their real worth, second-hand, and they are complex to the point of being daunting to own or service.
If another SVX comes along, it will be from a design exercise and/or a studio like Giugiaro, it will have the 3 litre H6, possibly with forced induction, and will be a much easier servicing proposition for owners. This is my guess, but I don't have a crystal ball. Fuji will respond to marketing feeback and potential demand from the States, the biggest market, but there are world wide considerations to be factored in also.

The May 2001 Car & Driver is reporting that Subaru will begin marketing the Impreza WRX STi as a 2003 model, for a reported $30,000.
In light of this, which confirms Subaru's intent on focusing it's performance image as a rally car, I don't see a 2003 SVX happening.
As I have voiced before, the closest thing may be something based on a Legacy - sort of a upper-end GT with the H-6. I have not heard/read anything about a vehicle like this.

new Subarus
 

FYI, the Alpha-Exiga and Impreza Operetta were concept cars first shown a fair number of years ago. However ....

According to a recent press release, "Subaru, the pioneer of the all-wheel-drive wagons is expected to introduce an all-new "wagon" model at [the 2001 New York International Automobile Show]." We'll see -- the show is next month. Could be simply a new trim level for the Legacy/Outback, a preview of the redesigned Forester or possibly a preview of the upcoming GM/Subaru sport wagon announced last week. Subaru also has a sport pickup coming up.

On the same subject, Subaru has recently registered the following trademarks (presumably vehicle model names): Overture, Backpack, Bandero, Baja, Adirondack, Boulder, and .... Brat!

(Of course, as was pointed out way back when, Subaru also re-registed SVX. Hmm.)

--Brad

If you want some inkling as to what the "next" SVX will be like, go to the folder in my briefcase, under my profile, on the Yahoo SVX club site.


Larry III

Visionary, Larry, must admit if a new SVX is coming, it would make sense to move the game upmarket.
Not sure about the H8, they should be able to extract "enough" power [another oxymoron] from a forced induction 3 litre or 3.3 litre flat 6 without going to the expense of tooling up for a new engine design.

Also, I would expect them to move in the "greener" direction, after all they are currently pulling very usable horsepower, and torque, from 2 litre and 2.2 litre engines. The move to smaller capacity with the current H6 underlines this trend for smaller and more efficient.
Build would be lighter, big use of aluminium suspension components a la BMW, and more use of aluminium, possibly composite panels as you suggest.

They will not use fake carbon fibre dashboard panels, this is like ballet shoes on an elephant. You want a stripped out racer, buy a Lotus Elise. In racing, everything is sacrificed to lose weight and gain horsepower. In a GT car, there are no sacrifices. You cannot tour in the Grande fashion, and make sacrifices or compromises. It may be a year or two before we see one, even as a design exercise or taster. Witness the interest in the WRX. Selling cars is a business. Give the punter what he wants, it's a win win situation. I will be minding my car. It could be a long wait.
Joe

New Suby's at Show
 

Do my eyes deceive me, or did I see an Impreza CONVERTIBLE on the stand? WRX perhaps?
If the station wagon has styling clues of the new SVX, it should be a stunner! :) Don

Old show!
 

Don, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but the show with the Impreza convertible is a few years old.
Not to say it couldn't happen, of course!
Also, I still don't think Subaru will bring back the SVX any ways soon - why, that would be as probable as finding giant roots on Mars! ;)

Legacy GT H-6
 

I asked my dealer when the new 6 was going to be available in the Legacy GT....he said he had heard nothing along that line....hummm.....call a car a GT and you don't even have your best engine in it? Perhaps he is just dense.....he sells Kia's too, and didn't have a clue about the Spectra K....I refered him to Kia's own website....duhhhhhh!.....Maybe the next SVX will be a reskined H-6 Legacy? Other car companies have placed famous names on lesser cars before....

ALCYONE SVX S4-II............!!!!
 

Someone plz reply on what svxter asked. Does anyone know if this thing really exists? Or have any pics to share?

Thanks
Chris