Concept cars are the best things about
the auto shows. It's always fascinating to see a peak into what
designs automakers are tinkering with to add to their future
production lines.
Many concept cars never make it off the
showroom floor – unless you hop behind the wheel and successfully
drive it out of the convention center. (I wouldn't recommend doing
this. High speed chases look cool on TV. They're no so cool when
you're the one being pursued.)
Subaru will be offering a glimpse into
the future with its new VIZIV concept car at the 2013 Geneva Auto
Show in March. The VIZIV, a Subaru acronym referring to the phrase
“vision for innovation,” is a prototype of the automaker's newest
generation of crossover sedan. It promises to showcase advances in
design and technology that foreshadow the direction Subaru will take
through the remainder of the decade.
The only problem is that Subaru is
being tight-lipped about most of the VIZIV features ahead of the
official unveiling in Geneva. I get that they want to leave some
things to the imagination. Still, offering up a few details on the
engine, power train, interior controls and other such features would
not do any damage. It's not like any rival automaker is going to copy
it and slap something together in a month to steal Subaru's thunder.
Here's what we do know: the first image
of the VIZIV features a large grille and c-shaped headlights and
hints at having a two-door body. Elements of VIZIV will likely
trickle down to Forester, Outback and other SUV models so it is
probably also all-wheel drive instead of front wheel drive.
It's not likely any of us will ever get
to drive a VIZIV in the near or distant future. Concept cars rarely
make it into the production stage. But we will get to enjoy some
elements from this concept model in test drives of other Subaru
models.
You can test drive a new Subaru atTindol Subaru NC if you live the Tar Heel state or your local Subaru
dealer elsewhere.
