Comments on: Subaru design shakeup: company scraps unpopular grille design http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robb http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-263354 Robb Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:58:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-263354 The latest design takes getting used to just like my 02 bugeye did. Subaru's truly age beautifully. I have never gotten so many good complements on a car I've owned ever as I do with my Crystal grey 06 TR. Subaru enthusiast don't buy WRX's for looks, they buy them for performance and function. They are truly real enthusiast that don't need apporval from others to feel pride in their vehicle. For me it's a swiss army knife amongst posers, and it serves well as a small family car that can whoop a$$ on demand. It's great up here in the winter ridden midwest, and gets good fuel economy. It looks awesome to me and that's all that matters. Others liking it is just an added complement. There is nothing like a true full functional exterior, unlike those stupid trendy crap Mustangs, with their fake scoops. Subaru=Balance. Just like my bugeye (everyone thought it was ugly ass hell when I got it) people will be clamoring for it three years from know too. The latest design takes getting used to just like my 02 bugeye did. Subaru’s truly age beautifully. I have never gotten so many good complements on a car I’ve owned ever as I do with my Crystal grey 06 TR.
Subaru enthusiast don’t buy WRX’s for looks, they buy them for performance and function. They are truly real enthusiast that don’t need apporval from others to feel pride in their vehicle. For me it’s a swiss army knife amongst posers, and it serves well as a small family car that can whoop a$$ on demand.
It’s great up here in the winter ridden midwest, and gets good fuel economy. It looks awesome to me and that’s all that matters. Others liking it is just an added complement.
There is nothing like a true full functional exterior, unlike those stupid trendy crap Mustangs, with their fake scoops. Subaru=Balance.
Just like my bugeye (everyone thought it was ugly ass hell when I got it) people will be clamoring for it three years from know too.

]]> By: Shaun http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-262288 Shaun Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:00:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-262288 Rob, why do you think that everyone here drives a Korean car? Rob, why do you think that everyone here drives a Korean car?

]]> By: Shaun http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-262283 Shaun Mon, 04 Sep 2006 19:57:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-262283 Thank God. I want so much to like the STI. Thank God. I want so much to like the STI.

]]> By: rob http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-258809 rob Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:19:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-258809 do any of you actually own a subaru or do you just make fun of them and take the bus because you can't afford one? i can guarantee that my 06 wrx can out perform any of your kias or hyundais. and mitsubishi is garbage, how can you make tv's and still expect to make a solid car? do any of you actually own a subaru or do you just make fun of them and take the bus because you can’t afford one? i can guarantee that my 06 wrx can out perform any of your kias or hyundais. and mitsubishi is garbage, how can you make tv’s and still expect to make a solid car?

]]> By: speedomodel http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-258688 speedomodel Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:32:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-258688 That grille design was stolen from a 1950's SAAB 93, a car with actual style. That grille design was stolen from a 1950′s SAAB 93, a car with actual style.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-257167 Daniel Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:33:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-257167 Andrew, I think he meant the current Subaru's look like Alfas, and I have to agree. I'm not a fan of that grill either, especially on the Impreza, looked less sporty. If I was to consider an STi, I think the styling would sway me away. Andrew, I think he meant the current Subaru’s look like Alfas, and I have to agree. I’m not a fan of that grill either, especially on the Impreza, looked less sporty. If I was to consider an STi, I think the styling would sway me away.

]]> By: kayne001 http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-257109 kayne001 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:04:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-257109 yeah never liked that grill anyway yeah never liked that grill anyway

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-256783 Dean Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:05:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-256783 About time they did something about the design. Fire those who okayed things to this point. About time they did something about the design.

Fire those who okayed things to this point.

]]> By: Carnut4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-256305 Carnut4ever Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:49:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-256305 Maybe Subaru should have given the nose, the consumers and Zapatinas more time to adjust just like what BMW gave Mr. Bangle and now BMW is still increasing sales while looking a bit different from the usual anonymous designs. Even rival automakers are catching on with the design. Subaru is still having a sales growth in the US so I don't think the Subaru nose has anything to do with it. Mr. Zapatinas did a good job of making the Subarus stand out from the crowd and this is what he gets. Maybe Subaru should take a good look at the UGLY SUBARU FORESTER and see what I mean. Maybe Subaru should have given the nose, the consumers and Zapatinas more time to adjust just like what BMW gave Mr. Bangle and now BMW is still increasing sales while looking a bit different from the usual anonymous designs. Even rival automakers are catching on with the design. Subaru is still having a sales growth in the US so I don’t think the Subaru nose has anything to do with it. Mr. Zapatinas did a good job of making the Subarus stand out from the crowd and this is what he gets. Maybe Subaru should take a good look at the UGLY SUBARU FORESTER and see what I mean.

]]> By: Scooby Doo Doo http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-256304 Scooby Doo Doo Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:44:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-256304 Bring back the Brat with the lawn chairs in the bed. Has anyone ever seen a Baja on the street? Bring back the Brat with the lawn chairs in the bed. Has anyone ever seen a Baja on the street?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-256298 Anonymous Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:28:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-256298 looks really shit looks really shit

]]> By: Doug http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-256164 Doug Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:38:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-256164 yea, subbies are ugly, but they will smoke/out handle almost any car in their price range(other than EVO) yea, subbies are ugly, but they will smoke/out handle almost any car in their price range(other than EVO)

]]> By: I'm with stupid http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-256124 I'm with stupid Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:07:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-256124 I like how nobody responded to the subaru haters. Subaru = great. I like how nobody responded to the subaru haters. Subaru = great.

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-256118 The Stig Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:56:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-256118 So bad they should recall and retrofit a new nose and offer a public apology. So bad they should recall and retrofit a new nose and offer a public apology.

]]> By: Scooby Doo Doo http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255982 Scooby Doo Doo Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:03:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255982 They should have seen this coming. They should have seen this coming.

]]> By: Kyle http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255883 Kyle Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:08:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255883 the grill is ugly like that ...If they just have the center grill turned upside down, it would look more like an alfa romeo...not sure if alfa would complain since the suburu one is wider...anyways, the suv in general is a turn off the grill is ugly like that …If they just have the center grill turned upside down, it would look more like an alfa romeo…not sure if alfa would complain since the suburu one is wider…anyways, the suv in general is a turn off

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255848 1c3d0g Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:09:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255848 They might change the design, but the car is still a POS. They might change the design, but the car is still a POS.

]]> By: mindas http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255812 mindas Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:10:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255812 finally, they should listen to us before rolling out azteks. Do some research finally, they should listen to us before rolling out azteks. Do some research

]]> By: Subaru kills the Edsel at Roller Coaster Galaxy http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255807 Subaru kills the Edsel at Roller Coaster Galaxy Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:05:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255807 [...] Subaru design shakeup: company scraps unpopular grille design | Leftlane - Car News For Enthusiasts [...] [...] Subaru design shakeup: company scraps unpopular grille design | Leftlane – Car News For Enthusiasts [...]

]]> By: al http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255797 al Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:52:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255797 yeah.... that took them a long time to figure. subarus are great cars i have one myself but... DAMN THEY ARE UGLY!!! yeah…. that took them a long time to figure. subarus are great cars i have one myself but… DAMN THEY ARE UGLY!!!

]]> By: Hyperion http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255757 Hyperion Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:56:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255757 When did they suddenly realize this? When did they suddenly realize this?

]]> By: aaron http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255742 aaron Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:33:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255742 Andreas was a x-alfa romeo design cheif, hence bringing ths so called 'propeller nose' to subaru. if you look at the subaru grill upside down, you can totally see where the origin of the theme.....Alfa!! i believe he tried to bring too much of 'alfa' instead of giving subaru more unique design identity. whomever the new design cheif is gonna be, i hope subaru will develope design language that matches its performance pedigree Andreas was a x-alfa romeo design cheif, hence bringing ths so called ‘propeller nose’ to subaru. if you look at the subaru grill upside down, you can totally see where the origin of the theme…..Alfa!! i believe he tried to bring too much of ‘alfa’ instead of giving subaru more unique design identity. whomever the new design cheif is gonna be, i hope subaru will develope design language that matches its performance pedigree

]]> By: JC2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255732 JC2 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:22:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255732 The B9 Tribecas "propeller nose" looks out of place at best, that is true. I saw a few today and they look nothing like other cars on the road, as a good thing it's not plain looking but it's very different, and put simply ugly. I liked it on the Impreza sedan, it looked aggressive and it looked different from other sedans on the road, yet it was functional and performance orientated. The B9 Tribecas “propeller nose” looks out of place at best, that is true. I saw a few today and they look nothing like other cars on the road, as a good thing it’s not plain looking but it’s very different, and put simply ugly. I liked it on the Impreza sedan, it looked aggressive and it looked different from other sedans on the road, yet it was functional and performance orientated.

]]> By: what were you thinking http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255728 what were you thinking Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:19:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255728 subaru is ugly, mitsubishi is better subaru is ugly, mitsubishi is better

]]> By: PETE PETERSEN http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255700 PETE PETERSEN Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:32:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255700 Subaru should revamp thier corporate ID first. That dorky logo has got to go. Subaru should revamp thier corporate ID first. That dorky logo has got to go.

]]> By: Andy_MPA http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255697 Andy_MPA Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:23:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255697 Some cars this front looked good and others it looked horrible. How about no more brand wide grills? Some cars this front looked good and others it looked horrible. How about no more brand wide grills?

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255675 Renton Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:50:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255675 ss--"i loved the STI witht he previous nose design. " Yep. That was the best one, what did they make that for, like one year? ss–”i loved the STI witht he previous nose design. ”

Yep. That was the best one, what did they make that for, like one year?

]]> By: Steve http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255657 Steve Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:23:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255657 On that car, I think its fat, bloated ass is worse than the grille. On that car, I think its fat, bloated ass is worse than the grille.

]]> By: New Name Today http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255655 New Name Today Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:19:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255655 I am with Ricky Head on that... . Subie's nose is fugly, indeed. CRV's hood doesn't close all the way...there is a HUGE gap that's suppossed to be the grill, but it ends up looking as loose as the first generation Durango's butt with that 17 foot gap between sheetmetal and plastic. Camry's grill is an open mouth with the uvula hanging down with the second-surface decal glued on. I am with Ricky Head on that…
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Subie’s nose is fugly, indeed.
CRV’s hood doesn’t close all the way…there is a HUGE gap that’s suppossed to be the grill, but it ends up looking as loose as the first generation Durango’s butt with that 17 foot gap between sheetmetal and plastic.
Camry’s grill is an open mouth with the uvula hanging down with the second-surface decal glued on.

]]> By: Ricardo Head http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255649 Ricardo Head Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:55:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255649 I hope they switch the "propeller nose" treatment for the "hydrocephalic dwarf forehead" .... a design which should take the automotive world by storm. . . As for recognizing that ugly noses just don't hack it, Honda should take note of Subaru's move before Honda dumps that butt ugly new CRV on the market. I hope they switch the “propeller nose” treatment for the “hydrocephalic dwarf forehead” …. a design which should take the automotive world by storm.
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As for recognizing that ugly noses just don’t hack it, Honda should take note of Subaru’s move before Honda dumps that butt ugly new CRV on the market.

]]> By: James http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255647 James Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:49:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255647 I liked it because it looked like an Edsel, but then again very few people like the Edsel I liked it because it looked like an Edsel, but then again very few people like the Edsel

]]> By: mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255642 mike Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:44:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255642 Good riddance. Good riddance.

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255633 Stuart Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:14:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255633 About time About time

]]> By: Andrew http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255628 Andrew Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:05:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255628 Veda: Where do you get that future Subarus will look like Alfas? Veda: Where do you get that future Subarus will look like Alfas?

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255626 Veda Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:57:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255626 Jared, everyone needs a scapegoat. It's actually a very important position in any big corporation. Jared, everyone needs a scapegoat. It’s actually a very important position in any big corporation.

]]> By: Bush http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255625 Bush Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:51:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255625 No surprise here. No surprise here.

]]> By: Jared http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255623 Jared Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:51:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255623 Except for the fact that Andreas Zapatinas had nothing to do with the "propeller nose" grill design, which was present in concepts long before he joined the company. Zapatinas' designs will show up in the 2008 model year. Odd that they fired him before public response to his work could be gauged... Except for the fact that Andreas Zapatinas had nothing to do with the “propeller nose” grill design, which was present in concepts long before he joined the company. Zapatinas’ designs will show up in the 2008 model year. Odd that they fired him before public response to his work could be gauged…

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models.html#comment-255619 Veda Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:45:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/28/subaru-designer-fired-new-grille-design-on-on-future-models/#comment-255619 It may actually be a good thing if Subarus look like Alfa Romeos. You get proven AWD and performance inside that unique looking shell. Hopefully they'll roll out Subarus that look much more unique and aerodynamic than the current models. It may actually be a good thing if Subarus look like Alfa Romeos. You get proven AWD and performance inside that unique looking shell. Hopefully they’ll roll out Subarus that look much more unique and aerodynamic than the current models.

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