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2009 Detroit Show: Subaru Legacy Concept Coming

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2009 Subaru Legacy Concept

2009 Subaru Legacy Concept

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Subaru has been pushing to gain market share in the U.S. for several years, and it's been helped in part by its green image and some enthusiasm about the reliability of its products. Now comes word that one of its core models, the Legacy, will appear at the North American International Auto Show--in concept form.

Details are kind of sketchy, as you might assume they'd be in advance of a premiere, and nothing on the tech end seems especially ground-breaking. However, from the implied "dynamism" of the exterior, the "modern, high-tech" interior, and the one shadowy photo Subaru's released (hello, moonroof?),  we're guessing they've gussied up the design a bit. Which would be a welcome refresh because, although we love reliability, the Legacy deserves a makeover on her 20th birthday, right?--Richard Read

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  1. Anonymous Posted: 12/17/2008 8:53pm PST

    Bring a proper B-spec wagon (2.5L Turbo, 300 hp, 6-sp stick) and then we'll talk.
     
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  2. Mark Posted: 12/17/2008 11:52pm PST

    Looks good, now throw the Toyota Hybrid Synergy drive at the H6 or even the H4, toss in some direct injection, and maybe the MPG will then be competitive and Subaru might have some winners on their hands. Otherwise, the same 'ole H6 from the early 90's isn't going to cut it in the MPG wars.
     
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  3. John V Posted: 12/18/2008 9:29am PST

    @Mark: Can't speak to the H6, but my H4 Outback gets 27 mpg on highway trips, loaded with people and stuff, which ain't too shabby for a 3850-lb station wagon. Would love to have it with Hybrid Synergy Drive, but I'll settle for this new one with a few extra interior gadgets (but not too many).
     
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  4. SIL SUBARU CLUB Posted: 12/31/2008 11:26pm PST

    I agree with John V's comment. I also drive a H4 2.5L Outback and I get great mpg for how heavy my foot and wagon are. I agree that if this leggy comes stateside they need to make an sti trim for the legacy sedan if the impreza is going to stay 5door sti only. That way the LGT STI sedan won't steal sales away from the Impreza STi 5 door. I think dreams of a STI Leggy Wagon is still a pipe dream as long as the Impreza sti remains 5 door only. But since FHI pulled out of WRC maybe we will see some non-rally inspired Impreza's and Leggys.
     
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