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Old 04-29-2003, 03:00 PM   #1
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Talking I found a pic + info on the 7-passenger truck thingy!

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After the highly successful introduction of Outback, the "World's First Sport Utility Wagon" in 1995, Subaru is looking to the future of sport utility wagons with the WX-01. An adventurous concept wagon, the WX-01 continues the Subaru tradition of creating vehicles that balance safety, comfort, and driving performance.

This innovative "5+2" wagon boasts three rows of seats which accommodates seven passengers in sport wagon style. Unique new contouring based on a triangular motif projects an exterior image of stability and strength, while a suede and machined aluminum interior establishes a sporty persona. Through new multi-material technology, Subaru has combined materials such as steel, aluminum, plastic and glass to reduce overall weight of the vehicle, thus improving WX-01 performance. Now that's innovation.
Versatility has always been synonymous with Subaru, and the WX-01 concept car is no exception. The third row seat can be easily stowed to create additional cargo space. Equally innovative is the compressed air spray-type wiper built into the high-mount stop lamp, keeping the rear window free of rain or snow and maintaining good visibility in any precipitation. The WX-01 truly is a bold new step in sport utility wagons by Subaru and may just be the sport wagon of the future.

No final plan has been made whether or not Subaru shall produce this vehicle in the future




theres also some info on the B11S

I cant give a direct link, but go to www.subaru.ca > About Subaru > Subaru Future see if this works
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Old 04-29-2003, 03:49 PM   #2
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that concept was shown at tokyo in 2001 i think. theres been a couple of threads in here about it a while back.
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Old 04-29-2003, 03:59 PM   #3
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really? I've always heard of the 7-pass vehicle, but never seen pics of it. I know the rumours been around for a while, just never saw pics...

oh well...here it is again!
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Old 04-29-2003, 05:09 PM   #4
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its alright, not like you can search for wx or 01 anyway. i'm sure the majority of the styling will change from the concept, but it gives a good overall impression of the proportions of the upcoming subie big rig.
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Old 04-29-2003, 08:29 PM   #5
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There are some proportionate lines that have similarities to those of the Forester...

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I feel that if Subaru is going to introduce a 7 passenger, it has to be better than that (above). But... it's a good start though
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Old 04-30-2003, 07:14 PM   #6
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I'm fairly enthusiastic about the rumored upcoming 7 passenger Subie. I've got 4 kids and am presently in minivan hell. Our family hauler is an '01 VW EuroVan. It has given me nothing but grief. New tranny required at 12k, now I've got 3 MILs on and have an appt for early next week at the dealership. I bought that because I've always been somewhat anti-SUV. The only SUV I even considered was the MDX, which was a bit pricey.

So in a few years my plan is to have a Legacy 2.5T Wagon as my car and the 7 passenger Subaru for my wife. Let's see what they bring us.

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Old 05-03-2003, 12:00 AM   #7
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Interesting roof drop and side panels...

Reminds me of the Chrysler Pacifica
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Old 05-03-2003, 10:20 PM   #8
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Here is one of the first, and most memerable threads, about the WX-01 at NASIOC:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=103497

It's so very unfortunate that auto.ascii24.com got rid of their pictures of the WX-01. They had shots of the triangular side view mirrors, the triangular center dash, the triangular seat head rests, the triangular front headlights, the triangular taillights, the triangular dash, ... Well, there were more triangles, but I guess you get the bizarro idea.

It's unsurprising that FHI hired a new chief-designer from Europe less than 6 months later.

Here's a couple of lesser NASIOC threads mentioning the WX-01 from that time frame:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=103695
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=105796

Who knows, but maybe the inverted triangle grill in the B11S was meant as a tribute to the WX-01's demented designers.

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Old 05-03-2003, 10:54 PM   #9
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That profile shot clearly shows that 3rd seat was not meant for humans. Look at the distance between it and the middle row seat, then compare that with the distance between the front and middle row seats. Anyone sitting back there must have their legs amputated at the knees.

I sure hope the "real" 7-passenger Subie crossover can accommodate 7 full-size humans, legs and all...

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Old 05-04-2003, 07:13 AM   #10
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Oh boy, where to start. First of all that pimp-chic interior has go to go. I know it's only a show car, but still, that is terrible. Also, those wheels are absolutely terrible.

I do like the fact that I'm seeing a pedal to the far left. Well, unless it is a 'dead' pedal, because I'm not seeing a shifter anywhere. Not a gear selector (auto) or a shifter.

Keep us posted if you find anything out.

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Old 05-06-2003, 01:13 AM   #11
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Focus ZX5 by Subaru
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Old 05-06-2003, 07:51 AM   #12
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Looks like an SVX and a WRX got together and had a very fat ugly baby. This thing was ugly 2 years ago when it first came out!
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Old 05-06-2003, 09:54 AM   #13
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This thing was ugly 2 years ago when it first came out!
could be one of the reasons for (what seems like) the delay of subaru getting into the larger suv buisness. they were probably thrown by the negative feedback and decided to start over again.
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Old 05-06-2003, 10:18 AM   #14
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That profile shot clearly shows that 3rd seat was not meant for humans. Look at the distance between it and the middle row seat, then compare that with the distance between the front and middle row seats. Anyone sitting back there must have their legs amputated at the knees.

I sure hope the "real" 7-passenger Subie crossover can accommodate 7 full-size humans, legs and all...

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Expect anything smaller than Ford Excursion or Chevy Suburban to have real 3rd row seat for adults is impossible. Try MDX, Pilot and the new Explorer, you will see 3rd row seats are meant for kids only. I sure hope Subaru won't build a monster truck like Suburban. Most people don't really need 7-seater. They just need the capability of seating 7 people on occasion.
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Expect anything smaller than Ford Excursion or Chevy Suburban to have real 3rd row seat for adults is impossible. Try MDX, Pilot and the new Explorer, you will see 3rd row seats are meant for kids only. I sure hope Subaru won't build a monster truck like Suburban. Most people don't really need 7-seater. They just need the capability of seating 7 people on occasion.
Not necessarily so, it depends on how Subaru defines "crossover." Most of us think of a Honda Pilot and the like, when we hear that term. Knowing that Subaru likes to be different, they may offer a full-fledge minivan with AWD and some off-road capability. That certainly could carry 7 adults with comfort.

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Not necessarily so, it depends on how Subaru defines "crossover." Most of us think of a Honda Pilot and the like, when we hear that term. Knowing that Subaru likes to be different, they may offer a full-fledge minivan with AWD and some off-road capability. That certainly could carry 7 adults with comfort.

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Then again, if I want to buy a minivan with AWD, I can buy an AWD Toyota Sienna today. I'm actually looking for a crossover based on Legacy wagon with folding 3rd row seat. I've sat in many minivans before, adults are certainly not comfortable in the 3rd row although they are better than those in MDX/Pilot. If you're looking for a car that carry 7 adults with comfort all the time, try a tour bus
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Then again, if I want to buy a minivan with AWD, I can buy an AWD Toyota Sienna today. I'm actually looking for a crossover based on Legacy wagon with folding 3rd row seat. I've sat in many minivans before, adults are certainly not comfortable in the 3rd row although they are better than those in MDX/Pilot. If you're looking for a car that carry 7 adults with comfort all the time, try a tour bus
Yeah, if you can find a Sienna AWD; they're pretty hard to find. Besides the Sienna doesn't pretend to be a crossover. It lacks any off-road capsbility which the Subie could(?) offer.

I do think there's a market for a properly designed crossover that can seat 7 adults comfortably, and it doesn't have to be huge.

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Strictly speaking, no Subarus have off-road capability. Not even Outback or Forester.
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Strictly speaking, no Subarus have off-road capability. Not even Outback or Forester.
True, but they offer more than the Sienna AWD. They also offer the off-road "image" which the Sienna doesn't even hope to match.

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Then again, if I want to buy a minivan with AWD, I can buy an AWD Toyota Sienna today. I'm actually looking for a crossover based on Legacy wagon with folding 3rd row seat. I've sat in many minivans before, adults are certainly not comfortable in the 3rd row although they are better than those in MDX/Pilot. If you're looking for a car that carry 7 adults with comfort all the time, try a tour bus
How about a sedan with a rumble seat.
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How about a sedan with a rumble seat.


Sort of a 4-door Brat. Oh, wait... just take some Brat seats and stick 'em in the bed of a Baja!

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Old 05-06-2003, 08:37 PM   #22
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wow, that interior came from 1984.
No, that interior came from a bad 1960's Si-Fi movie. What is that funky purple stuff all over the dash?
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Strictly speaking, no Subarus have off-road capability. Not even Outback or Forester.
How do you figure? I drove my fwd '84 subie wagon across fields plenty of times with no trouble. (and the interior of it looked better than that trianglemobile, too )
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What the heck are you talking about?

Ever heard of the Hatch Patrol?














What was that about Subarus not going offroad? You can do this stuff with any Forester or Impreza if you spend a few bucks on a Scorpion kit and put some mud tires on it! The GL hatches will go ANYWHERE a Jeep can go, and some places modified Jeeps fear to tread, because the approach and departure angles are so steep and the surface so slick. The lighter weight of the Subarus combined with Hi/Lo AWD/4WD makes them very nimble.
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Well, what I meant is new subarus no longer offer low range gears(at least in US) and the approch/departure angles are laughable even on Forester. On top of that the lack of locking center diff. makes them impractical for off-roading. Subaru certainly offered some serious platforms in early days.
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