"Svend" (svend)
10/23/2019 at 19:16 • Filed to: None
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"Svend" (svend)
10/23/2019 at 19:16 • Filed to: None | 4
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The third gen Skoda Octavia was a good looking if understated liftback and estate car.
Third gen
Third Gen facelift (more, facedrop really)
Fourth Gen leaked image from configurator. Looks much better
The Subaru Levorg got a quite recent facelift from the 1.6 turbo, 168bhp
Subtle changes to the front bumper and loss of scoop from the bonnet and the 1.6 Turbo changed to a 2.0 non-turbo, 148bhp.
Leaked image shows it’s getting a lot more angular.
Said to be a ‘near production prototype’
Apparently it’ll be getting a 1.8 litre eng
After being teased and leaked, the Subaru Levorg Prototype celebrated its debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Even if the name is “Prototype”, this is almost ready for production. The market launch in Japan is planned for the second half of the year 2020.
Boxer_4
> Svend
10/23/2019 at 19:55 |
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Here are some images/photos from the Japanese Subaru website:
No interior debut, but I imagine its going to be some mix of the Impreza/Crosstrek/Forester and the Legacy/Outback. I would not be surprised if there is a fairly large screen like the Legacy/Outback. Time will tell.
wafflesnfalafel
> Svend
10/23/2019 at 19:59 |
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interesting - wonder if it hints at the new WRX nose and wheel flares there. Even the intercooler scoop is more angle-esque.
CompactLuxuryFan
> Boxer_4
10/23/2019 at 20:02 |
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Mm that rear looks awesome! The front is not bad! It looks similar yet a million times better than the Outback. What’s up with that! I swear some brands have decided their best customers like actively ugly vehicles.
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Svend
> Boxer_4
10/23/2019 at 20:03 |
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I sort of want to like it, but it now looks too angular.
I’m guessing they aren’t going to be putting a manual in it.
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Boxer_4
> Svend
10/23/2019 at 20:12 |
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The flat wheel wells are bothering me a bit. Otherwise, I think it’s fine. Not the best Subaru design, but also not the worst.
I’d guess CVT only, too. A manual Levorg is on my list of future absurd projects - only 20 more years until its a possibility!
MrSnrub
> Svend
10/23/2019 at 20:35 |
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New Octavia looks pro mising, if completely unsurprising. I’d love a vRS wagon estate
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Svend
> Boxer_4
10/23/2019 at 20:37 |
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I imagine it wouldn’t take or cost too much to swap out the cvt for a manual gearbox.
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Svend
> wafflesnfalafel
10/23/2019 at 20:47 |
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No idea I’m afraid.
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Svend
> MrSnrub
10/23/2019 at 21:01 |
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Lol.
The front end is the new Skoda look,
but the side profile and bonnet shut, etc... are very Skoda Superb.
new Skoda Superb
They’ll certainly make an Octavia vRS.
The Compromiser
> Svend
10/23/2019 at 22:05 |
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Mmmmmmm Skoda....
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Svend
> The Compromiser
10/23/2019 at 22:23 |
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I know. They are getti ng a good line up.
The two in the middle, the Superb has been updated and the one to the right, the Octavia is being updated soon.
New Superb.
New to the Superb range is the Scout (crossover).
Spanfeller is a twat
> Svend
10/24/2019 at 08:39 |
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Skoda knows how to make bigger grilles
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Svend
> Spanfeller is a twat
10/24/2019 at 08:48 |
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They are bigger, but yes, done classy.
Tapas
> Svend
10/24/2019 at 13:52 |
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The tails lights are perfect. Headlights? Not so much...
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Svend
> Tapas
10/24/2019 at 14:50 |
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I’m actually with you on the headlights.
I don’t like how they get larger as you move out from the centre.
It’s a design element brought in on the Superb that they expanded on.
Notice the little triangle ‘down flick’ on the end?
On all but the base model, it does nothing, on the base models the ‘S’ and ‘SE’ it houses the front indicator, and the rest of the headlight cluster houses traditional front headlights, where cars above the ‘SE’, the DRL (the lit section), changes colour to be the front indicator and the rest of the headlight cluster houses steerable headlights, etc...
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Boxer_4
> Svend
10/27/2019 at 13:31 |
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The 6-speed from the 2015+ WRX should fit these without issue. Even adding in the required ancillaries and the matching rear diff, it wouldn’t be terribly expensive . Donor cars are becoming more available as they are getting older, too.