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2020 Subaru Legacy Plays It Safe With Styling, Gains 260HP Turbo Boxer

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Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2020 Legacy at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, and will combat the likes of the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Mazda6 with a car that’s technically superior to its predecessor. Among its highlights, we count the new XT models with a 260 HP 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer engine, an upgraded 182 HP 2.5-liter boxer, an 11.6-inch tablet-style infotainment display, higher quality interior and new active safety tech. Even though the 2020 Legacy doesn’t look all that different to its predecessor, it is actually a brand new car. For starters, it has wider fenders and a higher trunk surface for a more dynamic stance. There are also new side mirrors, in case anyone noticed. Overall, though, this new model is recognizable as a Legacy, which could be a good or a bad thing, depending on perspective and sense of style. It is, however, more practical than before, with 15.1 cu.ft (427 liters) of cargo capacity and 1.4 inches (3.55 cm) of additional cargo floor ...

Subaru Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Limited Edition Vehicles In Chicago

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It’s been 50 years since Subaru of America first started its operations, and to celebrate the event, the automaker has launched limited edition models of some cars. Presented during the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, these include the Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback, limited to 1,050 units each, and the BRZ, WRX, and STI, with a combined total of 1,050. Subaru BRZ Already on sale at the brand’s dealers nationwide, all anniversary models are based on their respective range-topping trim level. They also get a new exclusive color, called Heritage Blue, special exterior and interior accents, and unique ‘SOA 50th Anniversary’ emblem. Subaru Forester Satin chrome trim on the outside, along with different alloy wheels on all vehicles except for the BRZ, and side mirror casings finished in Satin Chrome (except for BRZ, WRX, and STI), further define their special character. Subaru Legacy The cabin of each of the eight special models features the ’50th Ann...

Can You Spot The Changes On The Facelifted 2018 Subaru Legacy?

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Subaru is returning to the Chicago Auto Show three years after it presented the  sixth generation Legacy in 2014  with the facelifted model.  The 2018 Legacy comes with styling tweaks - though you’ll be hard pressed to notice them at first, unless you’re a fan of the brand, together with improvements to the chassis and new comfort and technology features.  Looking at the updated  Legacy from the front , you’ll find a broader front grille with a chrome wing element, new headlamp clusters with daytime LED running lights, and a restyled bumper with wider and lower air intake, while at the back, there’s a new rear bumper design that includes integrated tailpipes. Subaru also added new wheel designs and two new colors named Magnetite Gray Metallic and Crimson Red Pear.  Inside, Subaru brought the Legacy up to date on the tech front with an improved and faster STARLINK Multimedia system featuring bigger 6.5-inch standard and optional 8-inch screens that replac...