[winstoncds]

The Subaru Impreza 22B is finally in my Nineties JDM lineup. The Autoart Impreza was available only in the blue and yellow WRX form locally. While I have the rally and WRX version for the past few years, the civilian car was sorely missing. Thanks to Solido, I am happy to add this well made model to the collection.
The model captures the essence of the 1:1 quite well. The proportions are right, the paint is well applied, smooth and glossy. The metallic flakes are just right. The panel gaps are tight atleast on the opening doors. There is proper paint match between the metal and plastic parts. The tires even have proper markings and the centre caps have STI printed on them. The brakers are also nice with red calipers and brand printed sharply on the calipers.
The downside is obviously the sealed engine compartment and the opaque front grills. Come on Solido! The 22B needs a nice engine in it.
I held out for a long time to get this model in the hope that I could land an Autoart for a reasonable price but none seem to drop below the 200 $ mark. Someday maybe.

Nicely detailed interiors. Particularly live the steering with the red stitching.

With the Autoart Subaru WRX

 

[stevenmweiner]

You have good taste in cars and in women, too!

 

[jazzy426]

You managed to sort out the missing side mirror Winston?

 

[winstoncds]

You managed to sort out the missing side mirror Winston?

I got a replacement model from the seller. They are probably used to these QC issues. They might sell the defective model for a discount.

 

[Scottimus]

Very nice! It's got great presence. Congrats on adding this one, the STi is classic. My AA cost me an arm and a leg (worth it because I had no Subarus at all, let alone Imprezas) but the Solido is an excellent pick at a fraction of the cost. Very well done.
Also, great pics! I really love that backdrop, the effect is outstanding.

 

[winstoncds]

Very nice! It's got great presence. Congrats on adding this one, the STi is classic. My AA cost me an arm and a leg (worth it because I had no Subarus at all, let alone Imprezas) but the Solido is an excellent pick at a fraction of the cost. Very well done.
Also, great pics! I really love that backdrop, the effect is outstanding.

Thank you Scottimus! 🤝 Glad you liked the pics.
Here's a pic of the rally car.

 

[slartibartfast229]

Good stuff, it really is a good effort from Solido.
I have the same rally version - and also the AUTOart Monte Carlo winner, and from a distance, sitting on a shelf together they look impressive as a pair.
Interesting how the rally car gets different wheels and yet we get stuck with the road wheels on the race RS500 models.

 

[NissanMustang]

Solido's 22B is impressive. I have one as well, and it impresses me every time I pick it up.

 

[tanayast]

I would totally get one of these if I don't have the AutoArt version already.
Very impressive!