Subaru planning new-model blitz for Frankfurt

Subaru to unveil blitz of new models at Frankfurt

Subaru has chosen September 2007's 62nd Frankfurt International Motor Show for its biggest-yet new-model blitz.

Key attractions will include the European debut of the completely new Impreza, a striking World Rally Car Concept, a facelifted Tribeca SUV, the new Justy supermini and the world??™s first horizontally-opposed turbodiesel engine that will be available in various models from early 2008.

"The Subaru boxer turbodiesel engine," the company says, "promises outstanding refinement, smoothness and lightness for excellent handling. Fuel economy, performance and emissions will all be class-challenging ."

Subaru WRC driver Petter Solberg will speak at a Subaru news media conference on September 11 when the new Impreza-based WRC Concept will be unveiled.

The automaker describes it as an indication of future styling trends for a World Rally car.

Matsatsugu Nagato of Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries will unveil a new Impreza five-door hatchback in 1.5 and two-litre non-turbo formats intended for a wider market while still retaining Subaru??™s distinctive boxer engines and all-wheel drive.

"Both technologies," Subaru says, "offer outstanding handling and roadholding with real-world active safety.

"The new Impreza will be available in right-hand drive markets from September, 2007 with substantially increased cabin space thanks to a new platform with new multi-link, double-wishbone rear suspension which gives agile handling combined with an exceptionally absorbent ride

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