While Subaru's crossover and SUV styling has had some notable misses, the new Viziv concept unveiled today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show looks to put the brand on a very attractive new heading.

Still a bit quirky--certainly not plain vanilla--the Viziv doesn't offer any of the awkward or confused lines of the early Tribeca. The aggressive front end is big and prominent, but it looks rugged and modern in a fresh and unique way.

Laid out as a two-door, four-seater, the concept doesn't necessarily directly presage any production model, but we could see elements of the Viziv's styling in the next round of Subaru's cars.

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Under the skin of the Viziv, a through-the-road hybrid system replaces the typical symmetrical all-wheel drive layout, and a diesel boxer engine pairs with the electric motors instead of a gasoline boxer.

Even under the harsh glare of stage lights in Geneva, the Viziv Concept has us eager to see what's next from Subaru's crossover range. And that's a surprising change in direction.