Subaru Legacy concept

The Subaru Legacy, previewed in concept form at the 2009 NAIAS, marks the vehicle's 20th anniversary and signals the design direction of the company's next-generation sedan.

For additional details on the concept car, see our 2009 Detroit Auto Show Highlights and check out the video to the left.

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Subaru Legacy Concept preview

Subaru has revealed the first image of the Legacy Concept, that will be unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show and will showcase the design direction for the future Legacy sedan model, which celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Celebrating 20 years of the Legacy sedan, the Legacy Concept is characterized by a sporty look which underlines the dynamic powertrain, which features a 3.6-liter, low center of gravity Horizontally-Opposed engine and the brand's symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.

Exterior design elements include a distinctive front face and flared wheel arches. The interior embodies high definition with a feeling of comfort.

About the Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy series was first introduced world in 1989 and next year it will celebrate its 20th anniversary of the start of production.

Produced in Gunma, Japan and Lafayette, Indiana USA, Global production has exceeded 3.6 million units* and production in North America accounts for 43%.

The model has been highly acclaimed as a core product of Subaru world-wide due to its driving performance and the Symmetrical AWD system with Horizontally-Opposed engine.

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Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru has finally released detailed pictures of its range-topping new Impreza WRX STI which debuts at the Tokyo Motor Show tomorrow, October 24. This follows the recent release of a moody studio shot which gave very little away apart from highlighting the turbocharged car's substantially wider body.

While the five-door body style is derived from the Impreza, the WRX STI design is much more aggressive, with a powerful design language that emphasizes its performance credentials. The model not only sports shortened front and rear overhangs, but also a longer wheelbase. And the new WRX STI also features large protruding wheelarches for a ground-hugging stance.

Beneath the hood is a new horizontally opposed 2-liter turbocharged four cylinder engine providing power to all four wheels through a six-speed manual transmission mated to Subaru's Symmetrical AWD system.

Subaru Exiga concept

Subaru's Exiga concept aims to combine the agile driving performance of the company's cars with luxurious interior accommodations for up to seven adults.

From the exterior, the Exiga looks poised and sporting, more so than traditional 7-seater vehicles. The goal of the design was to evoke an athletic stance, which Subaru sought to achieve using firm surface texture and well-defined dimensions. The rakish and flowing LED headlights lend a sense of agility and playfulness to the front face, while the A-pillar angle has been optimized for enhanced visibility. The rear is notably more aggressive, indicative of its sporting pretensions.

Inside, the Exiga concept reveals an inviting and luxurious cabin, with an expansive glass roof for a perception of increased space. Pearl-colored leather upholstery and crisp blue accents highlight the interior, while a clear blue display zone accentuates the instrument panel, running through the width of the vehicle. It doubles as an entertainment unit for passengers. The rear seats can be arranged in variety of different configurations and amenities such as folding rear tables in the front seatbacks further enhance versatility. Indirect lighting in the ceiling and doors illuminates the cabin at night.
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Subaru G4e concept

The Subaru G4e is a futuristic environmentally-friendly electric vehicle concept designed to change the public's perception of electric cars.

An image of heading toward the future is expressed by the triangle-shaped body, which enables the G4e to appear lithe and aerodynamic. The front windscreen is a rakish form leading toward the angular DLO in the upper section, while a taut shoulder line fades out as it reaches the front of the car drawing attention to pronounced wheelarches for a dynamic, sporting tone. But it's more than simply an appearance. The concept achieves a 0.276Cd and features advanced technologies to decrease overall body weight.

Instead of being 'heavy' and 'cramped' the G4e has turned traditional perception on its head, realizing packaging that can accommodate up to five passengers in comfort. The high-performance next-generation lithium-ion batteries are stored underneath the floor for even more useable space within the cabin and a lowered center of gravity. Bright colors liven the interior while a large display screen links the front window to the floor, mimicking a flowing waterfall.

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Subaru Stella

2Fuji Heavy Industries, manufacturer of Subaru vehicles and aerospace-related products, today announced the introduction of the Subaru Stella, an all-new mini car for the Japanese market.

The Stella follows the 'Think.Feel.Drive' message delivered by the Subaru B5-TPH concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year, albeit in somewhat less glamorous clothes. It does, however, similarly tap into the popularity of 'green' cars, boasting the class?s most efficient engine. Two versions are available: the standard model, or the Stella Custom aimed at younger drivers, differentiated outside by twin headlamp lenses and foglamps. The interiors of both feature a flat IP that puts the central airvents on the upper surface. Both aim to express "grand presence and friendliness.

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Subaru Forester

Subaru released the third-generation Forester in Japan on Christmas day, but the North American version is set to be unveiled at the NAIAS in a few weeks' time.

While the 'new-generation crossover SUV' is wider, longer and taller than the model it replaces (Subaru claims this has improved interior comfort and enhanced driving dynamics) the design of this latest iteration adopts more rugged SUV styling cues than its predecessor - a clear departure from the previous generation's traditional wagon attributes.

The shift in design concept can be seen in the bold design elements such as the sculpted styling, powerful and well-defined 'muscles carved out of stone' surfacing, 17-inch alloy wheels supporting bold wheelarch volumes and, most indicative of all, the optimization of approach and departure angles, coupled with a generous 225mm ground clearance for off-road capability.

Overall interior styling is no-frills and workman like, with the main design theme featuring brushed aluminum flowing from the center panel of the dashboard onto the door trim anchoring. New interior materials, including double-stitched fabrics and high-grade plastics, impart a feeling of higher quality.

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Subaru Exiga

Subaru has begun selling the new Exiga touring wagon in the Japanese market. According to the company, the seven seat Exiga was developed with 'panoramic visibility for the touring experience' and targets people who enjoy sports driving as well as practicality.

Overall styling of the production car has not been changed much from the Exiga Concept unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The fast and dynamic profile is more akin to sports wagons than to an MPV, while the 'pillarless' D-pillar - a carryover element from the concept - enables a wraparound DLO for a futuristic look.

As expected, the production car has had some details changed, with headlamp, tail lamps and the lower bumper design having been revised. The flat and boxy interior surfaces and tacky wood grain finishes are rather generic, and fail to complete the rather promising exterior design.

The Exiga will be offered in four different models: 2.0i, 2.0i-L, 2.0i-S and the top of the range 2.0 GT.

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Subaru Legacy concept

Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent of Subaru automobiles, has released a teaser image of its new Legacy concept. Scheduled to debut in Detroit next month, the Legacy concept celebrates 20 years of the Legacy sedan and showcases the future design direction of its newest iteration.

According to Subaru, the exterior design 'highlights the sportiness and dynamism befitting a car powered by 3.6-liter, low center of gravity horizontally-opposed engine.' From what we can see, the front face and wheelarches still evoke the wing motif first seen on the previous WRX. We'll just have to wait until the NAIAS to see the car and its 'high definition' interior.