Another embargo wall begins to crumble, this time with regard to Subaru's planned New York Auto Show surprise, the WRX Concept. (You didn't think that the hybrid Crosstrek was all they had in store, did you?

Anyhow, the the concept car combines reality with some typical flights of fancy, like the rad-looking head and taillamps. The important thing is this: Subaru is obviously making it a point to separate the WRX from the standard Impreza beyond just adding flares. And man, does it all come together nicely.

One thing we can tell you is that these aren't renders, even though they look that way. They are actual photos of the show car. The rally-yellow accents on the grill badge and exhaust tips are a nice, subtle nod to the WRC Imprezas you know and love. This, we love.

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