ABPillinois Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 http://www.automobilemag.com/new_and_future_cars/2010/0904_2010_subaru_outback/index.html Outback buyers choose between a revised, 170-hp version of Subaru's 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine and a new version of Subaru's existing boxer six. The new six-cylinder is bored out from 3.0 to 3.6 liters and now runs on regular fuel. While the six is mated solely to a five-speed automatic transmission, the four can be mated either with a new-to-the-USA six-speed manual or to Subaru's brand-new CVT (continuously variable) automatic with paddle shifters. The Legacy GT sedan's turbocharged four is not offered here http://image.automobilemag.com/f/new_and_future_cars/2010/15657566+w440/0904_01_z+2010_subaru_outback+front_three_quarters_view.jpg :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSpeed Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Tribeca-lite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybige Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I actually like it - mostly because of the utility/practicality aspect and increased size. The Legacy though...ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 I actually like the Legacy grill better than the Outback's :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochNY91TSI Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I like everything except the lack of a turbo option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 They should quit pretending and start selling only Foresters Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Subaru has zero ability to style cars. If they get a good looking car from the stylists, it's by pure accident. Then they keep changing it, gradually making it uglier. Example? The decline of the 2005 LGT until 2009 (making the front end more trucklike). Or the WRX (bugeye > stumble into 2004-06 WRX front end (best of a blah design) >2007-2008 "jet nose" design (wtf?) > 2009 bland WRX redesign). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 I like the rear alot better than teh Legacy GT http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/news/auto_shows/2009_new_york_auto_show_nyias_auto_shows/production_debuts/2010_subaru_outback_auto_shows/2010_subaru_outback/2010_subaru_outback_17/2100418-1-eng-US/2010_subaru_outback_17_gallery_image_large.jpg :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 http://images.dealer.com/autodata/us/640/2009/USB90SUS061A0/90SUGEB3.JPG http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2009/Subaru/2009.subaru.forester.20224392-396x249.jpg I really don't see a whole lot of difference. So you get a Forester or a stretched forester or a tall forester. I don't get it :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawl Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 it actually seems like they designed this first. it's cohesive, flows decently and the rear actually looks nice. then they chopped off the legs removed some cladding and called it the LGT. i would actually buy one of these over the sedan. car for sale. PM me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfin9 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Quick shots from the show: http://john-r-coughlin.com/pictures/legacy/outback1.jpg http://john-r-coughlin.com/pictures/legacy/outback2.jpg http://john-r-coughlin.com/pictures/legacy/outback3.jpg http://john-r-coughlin.com/pictures/legacy/outback4.jpg Enjoy. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Does this have a MPG gauge on the Left side http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/news/auto_shows/2009_new_york_auto_show_nyias_auto_shows/production_debuts/2010_subaru_outback_auto_shows/2010_subaru_outback/2010_subaru_outback_08/2100292-1-eng-US/2010_subaru_outback_08_gallery_image_large.jpg :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 The Outback is also turd, but somehow less offensive than Legacy. Looks like many other crappy CUVs designs. What's wrong with this roof rack.. why the rails need to be thaaat wide? http://media.subaru.com/file.php/687/2010_Outback_3.6R_12.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 definitely more cohesive than the sedan but really doesnt look like a wagon anymore. are specs out? Id bet this monster is the same height as the Infiniti EX.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 it actually seems like they designed this first. it's cohesive, flows decently and the rear actually looks nice. then they chopped off the legs removed some cladding and called it the LGT. i would actually buy one of these over the sedan. I think you are right. FHI designed Outback first (hence high roof line) then they made sedan from this and voila - new Legacy. Krzys PS I wonder how will it sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDork Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 just found it in the press release and i was wrong...its 5" TALLER than the EX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viber Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I actually like it. Not bad Subaru. Much better than the Legacy Sedan. Lots of utility and plenty of ground clearance for people who actually take their vehicles offroad. Its a solid alternative to the Xterra, and FJ cruiser from the looks of it, rather than the Rav4 or CRV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gf2020 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Glad I have my '08 Outback XT 5-speed! Guess I'll plan on handing it down to my kids in 5 or 6 years and get myself an STI. There is zero chance I will drive that XC70 copycat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiotrojan Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I like it also, would get it if turbo and manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 The styling bits make more sense on Outback. Looks like an anonymous CUV. However, the same styling on the on Legacy looks like hot slop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camber Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 They should quit pretending and start selling only Foresters +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 WTH? Forester is the size of the current Outback wagon, correct? And the new Legacy is now on Tribeca-length wheelbase? Is there really that much room in the market for all three? -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 i agree with most of the comments, this styling is less offensive as an outback, the wheel arches tend to work in its favor. i have a feeling it will be a hit with the general public. the legacy is still ugly, i need to re-say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viber Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I like it...It almost seems like the Outback was designed first and the USDM legacy was an after thought. I like it more than the Forester and the Tribeca by a wide margin http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/006_nyc_outback.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/000_nyc_outback.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/002_nyc_outback.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 hrmm.. look like they took a tribecca.. put it in a car crusher and stopped before it finished the job. why does it get fogs and the lgt does not? unless thats an option.. HUUUUUGE HEADLIGHTS!! "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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