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Car of the Day : April 23, 2013; Realtoy '06 Subaru Impreza WRX
Topic Started: Apr 22 2013, 10:25 PM (577 Views)
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The car for today is Realtoy's 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX.

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The Subaru Impreza is a compact automobile, manufactured since 1992 by Subaru—the automobile division of Japanese transportation conglomerate, Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI). Subaru introduced the Impreza as a replacement for the Leone, with the Leone's EA series engines replaced by the newer EJ series versions.


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The second generation of the Subaru Impreza is a compact automobile, manufactured between 2000 and 2007 by Subaru in Ota, Gunma, Japan. As with its first generation predecessor, Subaru split the range into four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body variants; the firm did not carry forward the previous coupe style. Mainstream versions received naturally aspirated 1.5-, 1.6-, 2.0-, or 2.5-liter flat-four engines, with the performance oriented "WRX" and "WRX STI" models uprated to turbocharged versions of the two latter options. Like most Subaru models of similar vintage, all-wheel drive tended to be offered as standard in export markets, with front-wheel drive also available in Japan.

Introduced as the "New Age" Impreza, the polarizing headlamp styling divided critics who were quick to designate the model as the "bug eye" Impreza. A subsequent facelift in 2002 toned down this frontal styling, but a second facelift in 2005—characterized by an aviation-inspired three-part mesh grille—also attracted controversy.

From June 2005 in Japan (2006 model year) Imprezas have been redesigned, along with new headlights, taillights, and bumpers. Greek designer Andreas Zapatinas, formerly of Alfa Romeo, penned the updated front-end in 2004. The facelift introduced Subaru's new corporate face, including its controversial "jet intake and wings" grille design that first appeared on the Subaru R2 kei car. The new corporate face chose this style to pay homage to their aircraft manufacturing roots, the Nakajima Aircraft Company.


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pjedsel
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Not a bad Subie model from Real Toy - again nice light treatment and even nicer - not covered in all sort of tampo nonsense.
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Dean-o-mite
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This is a great casting. A somewhat common street car in a plain, stock paint job. The simple things make me happy.
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Stampede
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Looks really good! Realtoy's models have the looks of when MB was in it's better days.
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I concur with all the above statements! A great low cost diecast!!
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mbx64
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Stampede
Apr 23 2013, 07:39 PM
Looks really good! Realtoy's models have the looks of when MB was in it's better days.
I was thinking the same thing. The castings have striking resemblances.

The wheels on Matchboxes are much better though!
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Dean-O-mite
Apr 23 2013, 06:55 PM
This is a great casting. A somewhat common street car in a plain, stock paint job. The simple things make me happy.
Well said Dean...well said indeed.
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