At this day and age, the fact someone is still thinking about a drivers’ car with true rally DNA, letting the engineers rather than the accountants or marketing lead the project. Hats off. Huge respect. I hope more manufacturers will follow this ethos.

@lefroy1

Жыл бұрын

You could be talking about the GR Yaris. ..even more of a feat, coming from such a huge manufacturer.

@idle404

Жыл бұрын

@@lefroy1 Never thought in my life I'd get to see a freaking Yaris becomes a driver's car that is rally-related. Props to the madlads at GR and Toyota

@daviddavidkam

Жыл бұрын

@@lefroy1 Agreed. GR Yaris is such a breath of fresh air in this forever weight gaining “performance” car trend! I welcome this driver focus, engineer led performance variants with a sprinkle of rally, manufacturers big or small. Going back to to roots where things began, pure and simple, just with added knowledge over the decades.

@daviddavidkam

Жыл бұрын

@@idle404 When you let loose a few passionate engineers/mechanics, you’ll be pleasantly surprised what you’ll get.

@lefroy1

Жыл бұрын

@@idle404 Surprisingly (and very cooly), this project was the brainchid of, and pushed through by Akio Toyoda himself, the President of the entire Toyota Corporation, but whose first love is their motorsport division.

It's a collector's item. I just hope at least 1 out of the 25 would be daily'd or tracked or just driven instead of sitting in a garage somewhere. Cars are meant to be driven, drives are meant to be fun.

@richardbuckley1761

Жыл бұрын

What he said.

@mitchellsteindler

Жыл бұрын

The only person who has a car like this is a true driver. You're not going to impress your rich friends with this thing. "It's just an old subaru". I'm confident these will be driven well. Not that they'll do massive miles because I'm sure owners have many other cars, but they'll be driven and driven hard.

@enjoshi-godrez8775

Жыл бұрын

@@mitchellsteindlerits an investment item. Do you think the people buying track only cars like the vulcan are ever going to do that? No, it being purely "driver focus" like no other road car IS the investment, not the fact that it actually does that. Because other track packaged cars have also become investment items. You will never see this being driven just like any other hyper exclusive car.

@kakers6800

Жыл бұрын

@@mitchellsteindler they'll be stored in collections purely for investment, it's already been confirmed a car dealer has bought one and will be auctioning it straight after delivery. I think this car is heavily overpriced at £552,000 from anything but an investment pov

@mitchellsteindler

Жыл бұрын

@@kakers6800 ok

Love this thing but I just wish the wheels were an inch smaller and it had some more sidewall.

@jazzbassjames6403

Жыл бұрын

If you’ve got the 460k to buy the car, I think you can stretch to a set of smaller wheels and sticky tyres.

@stephen300o6

Жыл бұрын

Oh we can all dream.

@fabulousprofound

Жыл бұрын

You will need to downsize on the front brakes because they are enormous

@sveeny

Жыл бұрын

Couldn‘t agree more! Looks neither classic nor rally-ish, nor race-like. Such a pity. Very cool car otherwise.

@user-vk4vd7vr5t

Жыл бұрын

What are you lot talking about? If you have £550k to buy this car and want smaller wheels, Prodrive will put any bloody wheels on it that you want

I don’t doubt the experience and influence this guy has, but I feel Henry was leading with most of the information and detail about this build. Maybe the guy was tired of all the interviews that day. Either way, fantastic vehicle that is one of those things that is way more than the sum of its parts.

@510gt1

Жыл бұрын

Felt the same!

People needs to stop complaining about the price… it’s not meant for you. It’s for the rich guys who have a Ferrari La Ferrari, p1 and a 918… they are not deciding between this or something else, they are buying both. Y’all need to understand how rich these buyers are. 500k is nothing when there are people woo spend 200k plus on carbon fibre option alone on their supercar or walk around with 100k watch and spend 10k on a dinner. It’s another stratosphere of wealth.

@zknarc

Жыл бұрын

and they'll still never drive it on track or drive it at all

@atascatorDAOC

Жыл бұрын

That kind of people are the problem of this world. They all should be dead and noone should be allowed to be so rich while the rest live on peanuts

@lutherblissett9070

Жыл бұрын

Subarus became legendary by being the exact opposite of what those guys liked

@gustavoflorio5383

Жыл бұрын

Don't think a typical LaF owner would buy this att all.

Would love an in-depth interview with the engineering team. To really go over the details over a standard Impreza and changes to the engine/ suspension etc.

It’d be cool to see other people or even actual car companies do something similar where they sorta recreate their iconic cars from the 80s and 90s. Now obviously that’ll be nearly impossible to do now, but would be cool.

The guys were really happy for us to have a proper long nose round this car in the paddock on Friday - the build quality, paint finish, interior trim finish etc was very well resolved. Really very very nicely done.

A reimagining of the 22B? I would have thought it was a reimaginging of the P1.

Calling it a restomod is a huge disservice...it"s a Prodrive engineering exercise that happens to occupy a Subaru body. Is it worth the cash...hmmmm...can"t say? It certainly doesn't look like it should cost half a million, but that is a credit to Prodrive for not being suckered into making it look like a transformer.

I'd love to see something like this but for an 'Escort RS Cosworth' or a Sierra

@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm

Жыл бұрын

i had a rs escort lotus 1970 about round head light = now subaru turbo = better !

This is pretty much the car I really wanted when I got my Impreza Turbo way back in 2008. Still have it, but needs some work to get it going proper again. Hopefully that will happen this year. If I had the money for a P25 and they weren't sold out, I would go for one with the "comfy" options, it's still extreme enough! What a car!

Looks fantastic and that stance on those wheels 🔥

Would have been nice for Henry to be able to finish any of his questions without being interrupted.

@newfan55555555555555

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. I get he's passionate. But he's very rude to do that.

I just love the fact that it's developed and built by the people who were responsible for the WRC machines back in the 90's. I'd have one of these over a 22b any day, especially if you think about how much money 22b's are already worth.

@fraserwright9482

Жыл бұрын

I love that someone is charging £450,000 for a Subaru and it is ok because you could have bought a Pagani Zonda for £410,000 in 1998.

@ArthurZakaryan23

Жыл бұрын

@@fraserwright9482 £410K in 1998 is over £700K in today's money. I'm not saying I agree with the price of this car but bespoke engineering isn't cheap and this is clearly not built by some random unknown shop and will appreciate more than your average supercar (by average supercar I mean the 911 Turbo's and regular Ferrari's of the world not Koenigsegg's or other boutique brands).

About £600,000 with a couple of options. You would have to really, REALLY love your Subarus. That makes a Singer for around the same money look like decent value.

@michaelsummerell8618

Жыл бұрын

Good luck finding a Singer for that sort of money....

@colin5577

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelsummerell8618 If you don't tick all the engine upgrade boxes and don't mind a long wait, they start at less than 600k. It's only fully optioned cars, DLSsand the new Safari thing that cost a lot more.

@jsquared1013

Жыл бұрын

This thing could hang with a Singer, and its god motorsports engineering pedigree in spades.

@colin5577

Жыл бұрын

@@jsquared1013 For sure. It doesn't float my boat, but that doesn't mean I don't think it's a serious bit of kit. Friend of mine managed to get a new 22B back in the day and I had a chance to have a go...it left me very impressed. But the same friend knew Dave Richards a little and the guy certainly knew how to add a margin to things. The P25 just seems a bit punchy when it's not exactly all I'd expect for the money.

@Marticus518

Жыл бұрын

Well, they're all sold out so wasn't an issue finding those rich enthusiasts 👌

I would put this in my top 3 favorite Japanese road cars I’ve ever seen. Incredible

Henry has got to drive this!!

Always loved those wheel arches 😁

Always loved these cars, now I’ve got another one. 👍🏻

The world needs more of such cars

Pro drive = legends in the game. Not a massive resto-mod fan but a car made by prodrive with all their expertise and heritage in WRC really is something to behold. Stunning.

Absolutely awesome, still the best looking Scooby ever made, much better than what's being made now .. unfortunately 🤔

@h18frenk15

Жыл бұрын

Subaru robin looks better

Great to see the old scooby come alive again, with some modern bits on.

A sleeper B22, Absolutely Astonishing brilliantly Done

Absolutely love this thing!! 💙💙💙

Great to see Prodrive producing a great iconic car into today’s environment. Brings back memories working in the engine department. Surprised they have gone Ej25 route but sure it’s had the once over as Lapy stated. Must say price tag bit steep really end of day it’s a Subaru Impreza. Would of thought Prodrive would of done an Isle Of Man special edition.

What an amazing car. I'm pleased they have made this version

@evo8power228

Жыл бұрын

OK 600k 🤣🤣🤣

This appeals more than the 22B, my old wide arch 97 impreza with the 2.5 engine conversion is the only car i ever missed, to this day i keep looking at classified adds and thinking about getting another.

I miss my 1995 STI RA. This looks fantastic!

So nice to see Lapworth is still involved with Prodrive and Subarus.

These restro mods have me excited about old cars again. Just giving the old dog some new toys to keep it going into the future. Exciting.

1:08 Have we gone back in time or something? Looks like a young Jeremy Clarkson there in the blue shirt.

Well done Prodrive!

I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE!

Well I get it and if I had half a mil spare I wouldn't bat an eyelid at getting one! Awesome thing can't wait to see one in the flesh...

Loved that Peter Stevens is involved with the project. Personally if i was Gordon Murray, I would have invited him to for the styling of the P50.

So no option for a manual? For a half mil or million NA I would like that option.

One of the best cars I ever owned was just a basic UK 2000 1st edition Impreza awesome bit of kit.

@evo8power228

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Looks fantastic, hope it goes like it looks 👌

@gustavoflorio5383

Жыл бұрын

Of course it will! It's a f*cking Prodrive!

Brilliant 💯💯

This is so refreshing! If i Had the Money i would buy this in a Heartbeat! I Like this much more than any Supercar! This is the Super Driverscar!!!

Beautiful...still my favorite Subi

Awesome looking mahine, and i have no doubt that it'll drive even better than it looks!!. the only thing i dont really like is the size of the wheels but i think id get over that if i ever got the chance to own one!! lol. what an incredible motor!, bravo prodrive!

Love it just wish i could drive it nice to see a moden 22b

Love it 😍

Seems like it’s made for the absolute most fun possible

Love that the ethos seems to be "we'll build a car thats fun to be a hooligan in"

Really nice stuff. Those wheels need to be gold though.

This is epic!

Never been a fan of the Impreza but that is a stunning looking car.

I want one..... and a 22b, of course!

This is my idea of perfection!!!!👍😎👍😎👍😎

Damn that looks good

What a cool car!👍

It would look lovely in white.

Great journalist interviewing great engineer. How good is this!

‘.....a two door and pretzel......’ you can’t beat subtitles 😂😂😂

My spec: as naked as a 964RS N/GT. Absolutely perfect and all that you need

The mullet at 1.08.

@pw3591

Жыл бұрын

Retro car, retro hair !!

Way to much for one of my beloved Subi's but well done and looks amazing

Just awesome, loved subaru, had a blob eye wrx for 7 an a half years, best car I ever had, would love this....... If it was for sale and I won the lottery a bit lol.

best looking subaru ever deserve more than 25

@Subaru motors Uk thanks a lot for the great work finally I can now rest😂

I want one!

Hello from Canada, What about a Henry Catchpole series about the best Japanese cars ever made from their debut until today. Always, Lambos, BMW's and Porsches... what about the Japanese. Of course besides the McRae WRX (You have told us a lot about it already...!!!) Anyway... !!! Just an Idea. I think it would be great. Cheers from Canada.

He doesn’t let you ask a question fully haha

I had a P1 which I took on track days. It was light even for then. It could chase 355 Ferrari no problem. It wouldn’t touch a modern one though.

@evo8power228

Жыл бұрын

If you had a evo the ferrari would try to chase you....

Almost perfect, just needs to be on 16's or 17's for a meaty fitment then it'll be perfect.

@muji_duji4528

Жыл бұрын

But then you will be sacrificing those huge AP racing brakes. And the fitment is already perfect

@alistairwhite2906

Жыл бұрын

Bloody hard to clear large brakes at that size of rim....!

@lutherblissett9070

Жыл бұрын

Those are WRC spec brakes which are 15 inch diameter and need 18s to clear

@jsquared1013

Жыл бұрын

@@lutherblissett9070 the brakes on this car (pre-development prototype?) are _clearly_ not the small-diameter WRC-spec gravel brakes. The calipers and rotors barely fit under the 19s as-is. (Although I personally would prefer an 18" wheel on this car, the 19s are too big aesthetically and the sidewalls too short.)

@lutherblissett9070

Жыл бұрын

@@jsquared1013 Where did I say they were gravel brakes? I said they are 15 inch diameter and need 18 inch wheels to clear. That means they are WRC tarmac spec brakes, the discs at least. If the calipers are water cooled 8 piston items then they are also WRC tarmac spec.

If my numbers came up in the euro lottery I’d have one of these and a Singer DSV. All the drivers cars you’d need

I know it wouldn't be period correct but I wish they put nice modern LED lights all round into similar to what Guntherworks does.

Had a 99MY JDM Type R STI limited (the coupe), I sold it when they were worthless and I always look back at that as a monumental mistake. These cars are amazing!

@ChanoWilliams

Жыл бұрын

I had a USDM 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Coupe and I share your pain.

@declancarey1435

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Had a sonic blue Type R V limited and let it go for peanuts a few years back.

@bingoberra18

Жыл бұрын

I can recommend getting an early Mitsu Evo (1-3) they havent really gone up so much, and they give an even smaller toughter feel from the inside. And the drivetrain and engine can actually handle a bit more power.

@alcapony4935

Жыл бұрын

Still have my 2000MY Type R, in grey. I can only imagine your pain. They are so much more fun than a regular STI, unless you have had one you don’t realise how good they were!

Oh so very cool

👌 awesome 😎

Epic

We need more of these kinds of "resto-mods" to bring back iconic/classic cars as new cars. And the more there are of them, the more the cost can be subsidized and lowered. Honestly, if manufacturers were to drop their R&D for "modern/hybrid" sports cars, scrap it, save the money, and divert funds to resto-mod iconic models for less, it would be better. The regular cars will be for regular people and enthusiasts can get EXACTLY what they want and love.

Not a fan of the 19" wheels. They look absolutely massive. GC/GM looks the best with 17" imo

I want one

I'm on board, but the wheels should have been more like the original 22b wheels, but bigger, and shod with AR1's or such. It would make all the difference.

A lot of $$$$$ for a beautiful car and those wheels are gorgeous

This would be great if you had a time machine in the late '90s if you missed out on a "22b", fast forward to the year 2022 and now you get a "P25".

At the moment the rims look oversized and tire profile too small. I would want to occasionally go on gravel roads also with this thing.

I’ve watched like 5 videos on this car… so is at an actual 22B or regular Subaru?

Thought that the UK only got 16, 22B Subaru's, so where did the rest from?

Whatever became of the Prodrive P2?

Time to bring an EVO 6 TME Restomod! 😍😍😍😍

@ryancawley3235

Жыл бұрын

Working in it 😉...Watch this space

I want a Fiat Mephistopheles restomod, a sensible chain drive aero with a good sound system.

AUtoMaTiC?!?!?!! Seriously, though, this thing's a dream. It's especially cool to see a product of this level built on a platform more relatable than an old 911, E-Type, etc. I'm just not quite sure I see the price justified, considering something like a Ferrari F8 can be had for about half that.

@jsquared1013

Жыл бұрын

Not many people are cross-shopping this with a modern Ferrari... especially as the type of guy who will buy this likely already has a Ferrari in his garage if it floats his boat, or loads of other things if he's not a Ferrari type.

@accord_aero_r

Жыл бұрын

@@jsquared1013 That wasn't the point.

They Speedline Turinis ???

Makes me happy I kept my 98 type r impreza, not as good looking as this one but close enough for me..Colin Mcrae had a lot to answer for 20 years ago.

I wish I had the money and the talent to get one. Thus, I will enjoy one of Henry's driving reviews. Excellent. By the way, who makes the suspension?

Wonder if the Prodrive guys found 25 22B body-in-whites covered in dust in an old warehouse and was thinking how best to get rid of them - 💡 let’s kit them out with proper WRC gadgetry and sell them for half a million a pop!!

@timwelberry2668

Жыл бұрын

You know it 😜

@seshelbow336

Жыл бұрын

I imagine they started with JDM STi type R imports.

I would be interested to know more details about where the price tag is coming from. To me it just seems like complete pie in the sky creation and lets see if can get rich people to buy them by hyping it.

If you have the money, why not?! People have always tried to imagine F1 or other race cars for the road, why not a WRC car? It will be an incredible thing I'm sure.

Would be great if it has a stick sequential rather than a paddle shift

This guy needs to stop answering questions before they’ve actually been asked

Only needs some golden rims

Can someone explain the single paddle? How does it work?

@lazaglider

Жыл бұрын

Pull towards for upshift, push away for downshift. It is very much a rally specific thing.

The Best Rally Car ever :)

I would much rather have the P25 than a 911 turbo s what a great Subaru. I wish I could afford one even though there is not enough of them made to go around.