I wish Subaru starts working on a new Impreza. That “new” one is ugly as hell. I’ve always picked the Impreza over the Evo but that latest styling really takes that love away.

Anyway, here’s a twist Subaru’s making with the Impreza – the new Impreza XV – which is basically an Impreza crossover. It’s basically a Euro version of the Outback Sport (pictured) model in th US.

The XV will be powered by a choice between a 2.0L gasoline or a 2.0L turbodiesel, both of which are Euro5-compliant.

The XV will only be available in Europe though there are no details yet on the exact places where this car will be sold. We’d know more about the car when it gets showcased in Geneva.

Subaru heated up the New York Motor Show as it unveiled its new Subaru Outback crossover. The new model promises more space, has a new chassis, and offers improved ground clearance compared to the previous Outback.

The new Outback range starts from the 2.5i model, which is powered by a revised 2.5-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine going for 168 brake horsepower with either a six-speed manual or a Lineartronic CVT, to the range-topping 3.6R model that sports a new 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that goes for 252 brake horsepower and mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Subaru says that the transmissions are designed to give improved acceleration, response, and fuel economy.

Even though the new Outback is shorter by a couple of centimeters, its interior room is bigger by eight percent. It is also wider than its predecessor and features more headroom to improve the comfort of the passengers.

With a diverse range and an better design overall in terms of space and comfort, the new Subaru Outback has become one of the more astonishing unveilings at the New York Motor Show.

For more New York Motor Show 2009 news, check out CarFront.

A few years ago, diesel engines were almost exclusively for SUVs and larger vehicles all because diesels were too sluggish for cars. But developments have made it possible for cars to sport diesel engines and have the same zippy performance provided by gasoline. Probably the stop-gap solution for the rising gas prices. Diesel is cheaper and gives just a bit more mileage perfect for those who think hybrids aren’t too fun.

BMW and Mercedes are some of the manufacturers that have went into the development of zippy diesel engines which they’ve put into their lines and to good effect. Here we have Subaru launching their own line of diesel-powered cars.

Geneva will serve as the stage for Subaru’s release of the Legacy and Outback diesels. Powered by the new 2.0L CRD Boxer Engine that produces 147 horses and pulls 258 lb-ft of torque. And refinements have made sure that emissions will pass Euro 4 standards with 148 g/km of CO2.

No real improvements on the Legacy and the Outback save for the engines and the D (for diesel) badge.

Source: RevMods