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Subaru Crew - Future Models II

21530 messages,  Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 7:03 AM

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Re: Hmmm.... [saedave] by rsholland
Jan 29, 2009 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: saedave (Jan 29, 2009 8:32 am)

Still not sure if this is the real deal, but I bet we're real close here with these images.
 
Bob
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Re: Hmmm.... [rsholland] by xwesx
Jan 29, 2009 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Jan 29, 2009 9:30 am)

Yeah, I suspect you are right. I looks somewhat boxy to me, which I think is a step backward. It reminds me, to some extent, of the 2000-2004 models, which I think were the least aesthetically pleasing of the Outbacks.
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Re: Hmmm.... [xwesx] by ateixeira
Feb 03, 2009 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: xwesx (Jan 29, 2009 10:22 am)

Boxy means more cargo space, though. The current model is raked so you lose space for tall cargo.
 
They need to move the rear seat back 3" or so, then box off the rear so no cargo space is lost.
 
It worked for the Forester. January sales were DOUBLE vs. 2008 in the middle of the 2nd Great Depression.
 
I don't think the Exiga will be our Outback because it's too narrow. It's basically a stretched Forester, so it would be forced to compete with the Mazda5 and Kia Rondo in a lower price class.
 
The Outback should be Tribeca sized. Then make the Tribeca about the size of a Pilot or Outlook.
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Re: Hmmm.... [ateixeira] by xwesx
Feb 03, 2009 (5:34 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 1:30 pm)

I agree with you, AJ, about the cargo area being boxy. I like a cargo space where I know that if a load fits within the confines of the floor space, the hatch is going to close. I was referring more to the overall shape of the car. I think an SUV or a crossover can pull off the boxy look okay, but a wagon should be sleek, at least in its overall contours. We went through the '80s once, and it wasn't pretty.
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Re: Hmmm.... [xwesx] by ateixeira
Feb 04, 2009 (12:04 pm)
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Replying to: xwesx (Feb 03, 2009 5:34 pm)

I see what you mean. The next Outback would be less a wagon and more a crossover, though.
 
Prettier wagons from the 80s were the Audi 5000 and Taurus - both roundish.
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I would much prefer by nippononly
Feb 05, 2009 (8:44 am)
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for the Outback to remain a wagon - a segment where it has little competition, and basically NONE in its price range - than puff up and become just one more among hundreds of midsize crossovers on the market, with nothing to distinguish most of them. Just one opinion. Being a wagon is what has always made it unique.
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Re: I would much prefer [nippononly] by saedave
Feb 05, 2009 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: nippononly (Feb 05, 2009 8:44 am)

for the Outback to remain a wagon
 
But the new Forester is slightly larger inside than the present Outback. If I needed a new car, the Forester would replace my Outback 3.0R. Many others might do the same.
 
While I don't need anything larger than the Forester, OTOH those with several children may require more room for car seats that fit in the middle of the back seat, toys and dogs.
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Re: I would much prefer [saedave] by ateixeira
Feb 05, 2009 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: saedave (Feb 05, 2009 11:43 am)

It does have to grow, or at least be re-packaged.
 
The Legacy concept is bigger so I'm sure the Outback will grow too, if not more.
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Hopefully by orangelebaron
Feb 06, 2009 (8:04 pm)
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the new legacy will be wider and have the seats up off the floor and the firewall further away from the front passengers... oh and have more interior lighting and small storage area... should I stop now or keep going?
 
It doesn't need to be bigger (just a couple inches wider)... just have better interior layout. I also have a 2000 Volvo that is virtually the same size as my 2005 OB, but way ahead in terms of passenger space / comfort.
 
Hopefully Subaru has hired some experts in this area instead of using the same people who design the engines to design the passenger compartment.
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Top Gear Legacy Diesel by cptplt
Mar 02, 2009 (5:29 pm)
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this weeks Top Gear show on BBC America has them trying to go from Basel , Switzerland to Blackpool, England- 700+ miles on one tank of gas. I am watching the show as I type this, they are presently in France and the legacy is averaging 68mpg (imperial gallon I assume)!!!! a little 3 cylinder VW diesel is getting low 70s.

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