Built in cooperation with Toyota, the Impreza Coupe will go into production in 2010 and will compete with the BMW 3-Series Coupe and Nissan 370Z.

The Coupe version is inspired by the five-door model, but gets a rakish rear end. That gives it a chunky yet athletic appearance which stands out from the crowd.

Under the hood there will be a choice of two engines: a normally aspirated 2.0-litre unit giving around 180bhp, and a high-performance 2.5-litre turbo powerplant that will deliver 300bhp.

The Impreza Coupe will first be sold in Japan and the US and in Europe in 2011.

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