Endeavoring to prove its new Impreza is not the ugly duckling people the world over are claiming it is, Subaru has displayed an aggressively styled World Rally Championship Concept version of the car at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the new five-door hatch instead of the usual sedan body, the new WRC concept gives us an accurate look as to what the final competition car will look like.

Giving the car its tougher appearance are the widened fenders, twin exhausts and aggressive front bumper. The car’s five-door body was chosen as it’s said to positively affect the vehicle's ability to spin its tail during cornering.

Other features of the WRC car include the yellow painted 18in wheels, short overhangs and the endearing four-cylinder boxer engine. The new car is expected to make its debut in next year’s WRC season as well as the American Rally Series.

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