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Jan 19 2009

Subaru's Legacy concept

Ed Keohane
This is the Subaru Legacy concept at the Detroit motor show. And I have to say, "I don't like what I'm seeing." I'm not a fan of the gawky looks of the current Subaru Legacy either, but I love the way it drives. The boxer diesel estate is particularly good.

http://www.youtube.com/v/is6T1k4c1n8 <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/is6T1k4c1n8">http://www.youtube.com/v/is6T1k4c1n8</a></p>

View original media here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=is6T1k4c1n8



So here's my verdict on the Subaru Legacy concept: forget the looks. If it drives half as well as the current car I'll be pushing my way to the front of the queue. What do you think?

Subaru Legacy - Detroit motor show 2009

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About Ed Keohane

Says his job description should be shown at the Smithsonian as one of the longest documents in the English language. Likes small cars and simple 4x4s that he can mend himself.

Comments

scrap January 19, 2009 4:42 PM

Just as 4 door coupes become all the rage, Subaru get rid of their frameless doors.

I have a soft spot for Subaru, and admire their engineering, but the company seems almost determined to get things wrong.

As the saying goes - you can't help those who won't help themselves.

manicm January 19, 2009 6:33 PM

scrap - you said it.

theonlydt January 19, 2009 6:54 PM

I like the current Legacy, mostly. This one *could* be ok if they tone down just about everything (the awful flared arches etc) - but then it'll just be dull.

Zeddy January 19, 2009 7:57 PM

It looks to me like the job Mazda did on their 6 wrt those wheel arches. I didn't like it and I don't like this much either.

Still, there is always the Avensis......

Penny9966 January 19, 2009 9:24 PM

I really don't like the looks of this concept. Hopefully the estate will be better

ericheadley January 20, 2009 6:39 AM

I own a 2003 Legacy Estate.  I think this is hideous.  Wouldn't get my money.

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