Towards the end of last week I had several updates written up and just hadn’t posted. Well with the week’s end came a sudden loss of power and other utilities due to the ice storm that hit New England states. Thus, I’ll sum up my un-posted updates into a single thread for your reading pleasure!
The Next Saabaru!
Another Saab-Subaru love child might be on it’s way! Jalopnik has pointed out that the Saab forums are buzzing with images from a recent GM patent showing off the new Saab Tribeca (9-6x).
Next Generation Legacy to get Subaru’s New CVT.
flyinpig over on NASIOC has translated some news from Japan. Looks like the next generation Legacy will be getting Fuji Heavy Industry’s new chain belt CVT. FHI first announced it was developing a CVT transmission back in mid 2007.
Fuji Heavy Industries: Next-Gen Legacy to Get Newly Developed Chain Belt CVT First
FHI will commence use of its newly developed chain belt type CVT in the next-generation Legacy, which is due to hit the market next year. The new transmission, which will be coupled with FHI’s distinctive boxer engine and all-wheel drive system, will be able to handle a substantial amount of torque.
Compared with a typical five-speed automatic transmission, it is anticipated that the new CVT will get 10% better fuel economy. With the plan to improve fuel consumption, this CVT is expected to become the main transmission system offered in the future. Implementation will start with the Legacy and then will gradually be adopted to other models such as the Impreza and Forester.
Source: NASIOC
The Subaru DEX
Subaru has unveiled for Japanese markets the latest in a long line of wagons, the Subaru DEX.
Subaru, Toyota Love-child: RWD Couple as Scion TC in US
Carscoop is reporting that the Subaru + Toyota love child will becoming to the United States as a RWD, Coupe version of the Scion TC in late 2010, early 2011, power being provided by the beloved 2.0liter four-cylinder boxer engine, rumored to be putting somewhere in the range of 200hp.