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Re: I would much prefer [nippononly] by saedave
Feb 05, 2009 (11:43 am)
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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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Re: Top Gear Legacy Diesel [cptplt] by ateixeira
Mar 03, 2009 (8:55 am)
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Sweet..
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Abbreviated 2010 Legacy/outback Specs In-hand by eps105
Mar 09, 2009 (7:07 am)
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I'm sitting in my Subaru dealer getting service and I have in my hand an offical teaser spec sheet sent to the dealer. This is not a rumor, this is an offical release from SOA to the dealers.
 
First of all, I think it dispells the myth that the Legacy and Outack are going to be totally seperate cars/platforms. The specs here apply to both. Subaru is simply going to unveil them at different times to try to differentiate them more, but they are the same platform.
 
2010 LEGACY/OUTBACK
 
Rear double wishbone
CVT with paddle shifters
6 speed manual
More powerful turbo
Bluetooth
Electric parking brake
GT Premium and Limited trims
3.6 inches wider (Not a typo -- yup, 3.6"!)
4 inches increased rear legroom (no, there is no listing for overall length)
18" wheels on GT
Single exhaust in 4 cylinder
8 colors, 2 blues, 6 colors are new
30 MPG!! (Presume this is the 4 cyl manual)
3.6L H6 (from the Tribeca -- it's confirmed!!)
IPOD USB port
Streaming Bluetooth audio support
 
Dealer says 2010's are already built from SIA but will not be allocated until July or August at the soonest.
 
Subaru is planning heavy advertising for the launch with 15% more ad spend and increased prime time and mainstream TV advertising.
 
That's all I've got, so please don't ask me for more!!
 
Elliot
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Re: Abbreviated 2010 Legacy/outback Specs In-hand by eps105
Mar 09, 2009 (7:15 am)
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Oops, I missed a couple!
 
* 17" wheels on Outback
* Lower rocker panel moldings
* Increased cargo capacity
 
Elliot
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Re: Abbreviated 2010 Legacy/outback Specs In-hand [eps105] by saedave
Mar 09, 2009 (8:49 am)
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3.6 inches wider (Not a typo -- yup, 3.6"!)
4 inches increased rear legroom (no, there is no listing for overall length)

 
Sounds like the Tribeca is outclassed with more comfortable seating and the same engine available.
 
The 30mpg could be a CVT 4 cylinder. If the CVT provides the same performance as in Nissans Rogue and Murano, 0-60 will be ok. The CVT is most likely the same one as Nissans...from JATCO I have driven Muranos and like it.
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Re: Abbreviated 2010 Legacy/outback Specs In-hand [saedave] by rsholland
Mar 09, 2009 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: saedave (Mar 09, 2009 8:49 am)

My understanding is the CVT was engineered in-house, like the 4EAT.
 
Bob
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Re: Abbreviated 2010 Legacy/outback Specs In-hand [eps105] by jeffmc
Mar 09, 2009 (6:20 pm)
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Replying to: eps105 (Mar 09, 2009 7:07 am)

Good info, Elliot. Thanks for sharing. (Seen the "brewhaha" elsewhere. Nothing that wouldn't be out of the bag soon anyway, if it's any consolation.)
 
FWIW, I had heard it was Outback's body that would differentiate from Legacy more than current models do. Same Legacy chassis/internals, however. Though Outback may not offer an XT to compare with GT, perhaps only 2.5 H4 & 3.6 H6. I think that Legacy design concept will look better as an Outback than a Legacy.

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