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November 26, 2004

AutoBlogging Friday: Dream vs Reality: Subaru Re1

Sometimes production cars are faithful to the
dreamy show cars that inspired them. The new
Beetle, the MINI, the PT Cruiser are all
successful examples of prototype to production
fidelity.

Subaru disappointed us with its Re1 minicar.

The dream: show car

Bulldog-MINI-like stable stance.
Continuous front fender to A- pillar to roof arc.
Corrugated ridge high belt line on side adds strength.

The reality: production car

Narrow wheels and tires.
Narrow stance tooks tippy.

Indicator through door handle ridge
replaced by tacked-on spear moulding.

Messy door frame to roof interfaces.

Colour less vibrant.


Posted by omor at November 26, 2004 07:27 AM

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