TBT: Subaru B5-TPH 2005 Concept

"FromCanadaWithLove" (fromcanadawithlove) 08/20/2015 at 12:37 • Filed to: Subaru, B5 TPH, Concept Car, XV Crosstrek, 2005

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I was looking through some old car magazines when I came across this. It’s a weird hybrid concept from 2005 when Subaru was trying to figure out how to make the boxer a hybrid. I thought I’d share.

I’m guessing it came out around the same time as the original B9, because it has that weird pig-nose grille.

It also doesn’t have door handles, so it’s basically a TVR.

And because it’s a hybrid, it’s inherently eco-friendly, which means it has to have lime green alligator skin headrests.

This seems like the original inspiration for the XV Crosstrek (which is a dumb name for a car). The proportions seem similar, as does the idea of having a hybrid boxer.

not for canada - australian in disguise > FromCanadaWithLove 08/20/2015 at 12:40

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That’s actually pretty cool looking, front looks like ass though.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > FromCanadaWithLove 08/20/2015 at 12:45

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It looks good except for the front.

smobgirl > FromCanadaWithLove 08/20/2015 at 12:52

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Wow, that’s pretty neat looking, thanks for sharing.

And now I REALLY want a car that’s gray and lime green inside. Like, I must have this before I die.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > not for canada - australian in disguise 08/20/2015 at 13:43

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Looks a bit like a more “in the future everything is smooth” version of a Hawkeye front end. So yeah put a hawkeye front on it, make it not a hybrid and I’ll take two. that rear liftback is hot!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > FromCanadaWithLove 08/20/2015 at 13:44

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Just remove this entirely, and BOOM new Brat!

wafflesnfalafel > not for canada - australian in disguise 10/01/2015 at 23:55

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I was thinking the same thing - and I don’t even mind that front, (though still not a fan of whole female reproductive organs as grill and headlight design thing...)