2010 Subaru Legacy
(Subaru Outback: Starting at $22,295)(Subaru Legacy Sedan: Starting at $19,995)If you want a spacious family sedan or wagon with the security of all-wheel drive the best value propositions on the market come in the form of the Subaru Legacy sedan or Outback wagon. If you have ever lived in one of the Snowbelt states like Colorado or Wyoming then no doubt you have seen them puttering around the streets in all their hyper-reliable all wheel drive glory.While Audi has also built a name for itself by building highly competent snow ready sedans and wagons, it is Subaru that really caters to the hardy individuals who thrive in a cold climate. So much so that their North American headquarters is located in Colorado.With a complete redesign for the 2010 model year, the new Outback and wagon boast vast rear seat legroom and a tautly macho exterior style. In an act of engineering magic there is a wealth of new interior space yet the vehicles aren't really all that much bigger on the outside than their forebears. This is a bonus as these sedans and wagons are still easy to maneuver around parking lots and such unlike a number of SUVs on the market today.Another bonus found in the Subaru Legacy sedan is that it offers performance options that should appeal to most any driver. In addition to full time AWD there are three engine choices for the 2010 Legacyfirst off is a normally aspirated 2.5 liter boxer engine with 170 horsepower, a turbocharged version of the aforementioned boxer 4 cylinder (the model for Impreza WRX owners who just had twins) and even a hyper-luxurious 3.6 liter 6 cylinder with 256 easy to access horsepower. (The turbo thrives on revs in order to meet its greatest speed potential). Note: boxer engines are thusly named as the cylinders are horizontally opposed as to mimic two punchers boxing when viewed from above. Porsche is the only automaker to share this cylinder design.As the Outback sold poorly in the last generation with the turbo that engine is not available with the station wagon version. Also, those who are concerned about the planet can take heart knowing their Outback or Legacy is assembled in the only North American auto plant that creates no landfill waste. All of the garbage at Subaru's Indiana plant is recycled.Fun to drive and perfect for keeping safe and secure on the way to the ski runs this winter, the Outback and Legacy offer performance, stability and excellent fuel economy. If you are looking at an SUV or any AWD vehicle you absolutely must put the 2010 Legacy and Outback on your shopping list.
(Subaru Outback: Starting at $22,295)
(Subaru Legacy Sedan: Starting at $19,995)
If you want a spacious family sedan or wagon with the security of all-wheel drive the best value propositions on the market come in the form of the Subaru Legacy sedan or Outback wagon. If you have ever lived in one of the Snowbelt states like Colorado or Wyoming then no doubt you have seen them puttering around the streets in all their hyper-reliable all wheel drive glory.
While Audi has also built a name for itself by building highly competent snow ready sedans and wagons, it is Subaru that really caters to the hardy individuals who thrive in a cold climate. So much so that their North American headquarters is located in Colorado.
With a complete redesign for the 2010 model year, the new Outback and wagon boast vast rear seat legroom and a tautly macho exterior style. In an act of engineering magic there is a wealth of new interior space yet the vehicles aren't really all that much bigger on the outside than their forebears. This is a bonus as these sedans and wagons are still easy to maneuver around parking lots and such unlike a number of SUVs on the market today.
Another bonus found in the Subaru Legacy sedan is that it offers performance options that should appeal to most any driver. In addition to full time AWD there are three engine choices for the 2010 Legacyfirst off is a normally aspirated 2.5 liter boxer engine with 170 horsepower, a turbocharged version of the aforementioned boxer 4 cylinder (the model for Impreza WRX owners who just had twins) and even a hyper-luxurious 3.6 liter 6 cylinder with 256 easy to access horsepower. (The turbo thrives on revs in order to meet its greatest speed potential). Note: boxer engines are thusly named as the cylinders are horizontally opposed as to mimic two punchers boxing when viewed from above. Porsche is the only automaker to share this cylinder design.
As the Outback sold poorly in the last generation with the turbo that engine is not available with the station wagon version. Also, those who are concerned about the planet can take heart knowing their Outback or Legacy is assembled in the only North American auto plant that creates no landfill waste. All of the garbage at Subaru's Indiana plant is recycled.
Fun to drive and perfect for keeping safe and secure on the way to the ski runs this winter, the Outback and Legacy offer performance, stability and excellent fuel economy. If you are looking at an SUV or any AWD vehicle you absolutely must put the 2010 Legacy and Outback on your shopping list.
