Subaru Impreza’s new generation be unveiled in Japan the next November, the 30th. Following the presentation of the new Impreza for the American market (pictured), the most famous model from the Japanese manufacturer is about to debut in its homeland in both hatchback and saloon versions. Just a few aesthetic changes are expected to surface as the two markets abide by different regulations.

In Japan the two new models will be called Impreza Sport and Impreza G4. They are expected to become available in Europe at some point in 2012, right after the official presentation of the European range which, as for now, is likely to happen at the next Geneva Motor Show. Impreza’s hatchback version shares the same platform with Subaru’s new crossover, the XV, recently showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The more country-looking aesthetitcs and higher ride height of the letter should be the only significant differences between the two models.

Both Japanese and European versions of the Impreza will also share the whole engine range with the XV: the 1.6 and 2.0 four-cylinder boxer petrol engines will come with CVT Lineartronic automatic transmission and Start/Stop system - here called “Auto Start System” - while a 2.0 diesel boxer engine will also be available.

View the full Subaru Impreza at the 2011 NYC Motor Show photo gallery

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