Rendered: 2014 Subaru WRX Sedan

The next generation of Subaru's hero WRX performer is around the corner, with recent spy photos offering a revealing preview of what we can expect in 2014. 

Even through the test car's camouflage, it is clear that the new WRX will build on the look of the current Impreza, while taking styling cues from the January's WRX concept. 

We've tasked graphic artist Theophilus Chin with crafting a realistic rendering of how the new model might look, turning the concept and spy photos into a pair of production-friendly images.

As our spy photos reveal, the concept's beastly proportions and mean countenance have been softened for the production model, just as the Impreza Design Concept copped a significant 'dumbing down' before hitting showrooms.

The spy shots highlight a narrow letterbox grille, although an insert along the bottom edge obscures a taller design - as shown in our renderings. This insert may feature on the production model, however. 

The WRX's trademark pumped guards can be seen along the sedan's profile (we may have exaggerated them a little... Ed), while the rear-end will get its own unique lighting design.