Subaru Legacy Concept

[cire]

I'm not quite sure what to think of this one. Subaru seems a little lost as far as their styling is concerned lately. I don't think it's as bad as the current Impreza sedan, but it's not the winner I was hoping they would come out with either. I have a feeling that Subaru will continue to be a bit player in the auto market based on this car; maybe they actually prefer it that way. I would like to see them make a bigger impact in the market because I have always viewed them as a somewhat quirky underdog. This product doesn't appear to have the goods to do the job.

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Source: Autoblog

[ZL-1]

Subaru is looking for a new style identity/concept... I don't think they're quite there yet.

[balthazar]

I've truely never been even remotely attracted to ANYTHING subaru has ever designed/marketed.

[2QuickZ's]

I've truely never been even remotely attracted to ANYTHING subaru has ever designed/marketed.

I really liked the '05 Legacy. Then they kind of uglified it with the little MCE they did. I love Subaru vehicles but really dislike the styling of almost everything they make. I bought an '05 Saab 9-2X Aero so I could have the WRX without the WRX styling! :rotflmao:

EDIT: I almost forgot...... that thing is fugly!

Edited January 12, 2009 by 2QuickZ's

[Intrepidation]

I think the current Legacy is one of the most handsome midsizers on the market. This is a step back.

[FAPTurbo]

I've truely never been even remotely attracted to ANYTHING subaru has ever designed/marketed.

That's simply because you don't wear hiking boots, flannel shirts, and take your big dogs shopping at LL Bean.

[bobo]

I hope they clean up the styling for the production model. They are trying to push the envelope a little, but I agree it's not pretty.

[balthazar]

Actually, I wear work boots & flannel... but I don't have any dogs.

I'm also straight- that have anything to do with it? :wink:

{Looks up '05 Legacy...} Meh- completely unremarkable, but I guess it's not what one would call 'unattractive'.

[Intrepidation]

This concept take a derivative body and ads a busy rear and a just plain an front, with short looking wheelbase and long overhangs (especially the front). Oh and the put the Impreza interior inside.

[Robert Hall]

Subaru has been struggling with styling for a while, esp. with front ends...they tried the SAAB 96 tribute front end on the Tribeca and previous Impreza and it was a flop. Moving away from the frameless door glass with the Impreza was a mistake also.

Edited January 12, 2009 by moltar

[MyerShift]

I think the current Legacy is one of the most handsome midsizers on the market. This is a step back.

Yes! I love the current Legacy despite its midcycle update that detracted from its lovely appearance. It's the best looking product in Subaru's portfolio and most "upscale".

[jlgolden]

My partner has an '07 Legacy Spec. B, and we love it's balanced, conservative, elegant appearance. But oh my...based on looks alone, this 2010 Legacy is a tough sell...especially with the GORGEOUS 2010 LaCrosse and 2010 Taurus as competitors. However, the Subaru faithful may embrace the Legacy's quirky details, and see beauty where I see disorder. Of course, if the new Legacy's pricing starts near $21K like the current model, then there's added value in the equation. I really, really hope the finished product has a prettier, more cohesive looking face.

Edited January 15, 2009 by jlgolden

[Cory Wolfe]

I love the current Legacy. It's probably the best engineered midsizer currently available and certainly one of the best styled ones. Now, with that said, this 'concept' is a major step back, looks wise.

[siegen]

What's with the paint job? The side profile looks like a bad rip off the current TL, and that's not a good place to start.

[haypops]

I've truely never been even remotely attracted to ANYTHING subaru has ever designed/marketed.

When the recession really starts, you can live in this cutie.

[Intrepidation]

It's not a step back so much a falling backwards