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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept could hint to the next WRX

Subaru's new Viziv Performance Concept could point to a more aggressive looking next-generation WRX.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

Subaru has uncovered an attractive concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. The only trouble is, nobody's quite sure what it previews.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

The front end looks properly aggressive, with LED headlights carrying the same C shape as previous Subarus

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

There're some large air intakes just under the lights.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

On the car's side, there are some large flared fenders, and the body above the taillight moves upward into an integrated spoiler.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

The side mirrors are also tiny, while traditional door handles are replaced with button releases.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

The five-person sedan also features plenty of carbon fiber for the front lip, roof, side sills and rear diffuser.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

A 20-inch wheel and Bridgestone Potenza tire package completes the concept's exterior.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

With a 107.4-inch wheelbase, the Viziv Performance Concept could preview a new, larger WRX compared to today's model that rides on a 104.3-inch wheelbase. 

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

Or, it could be a precursor to a slightly smaller next-generation Legacy. The current Legacy uses a 108.3-inch wheelbase.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

Subaru outfits the Viziv Performance Concept with its  next-generation EyeSight driver-assist system.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept Promo

I'm leaning more toward WRX than Legacy.

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Subaru Viziv Performance Concept Hero

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Subaru Viziv Performance OGI

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