Fuji Heavy Industries has released today a Subaru Legacy Concept teaser showing the new vehicle that will be premiered at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Subaru Legacy Concept celebrates 20 years of the sedan and previews the design of the following version of the Legacy. The Subaru Legacy Concept is powered by a 3.6-liter, low center of gravity Horizontally-Opposed engine and features a symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
The Subaru Legacy Concept features a new front design, flared wheel arches and a new interior.
We'll have more information on the Subaru Legacy Concept closer to the Detroit show start.
Subaru Press Release:
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced that it will give a world premiere to the LEGACY CONCEPT at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, which will open its doors to the public from January 17 through 25,2009 (press days on January 11 through 13).
Celebrating 20 years of the Legacy sedan, the LEGACY CONCEPT is a concept model to showcase the direction of future Legacy sedan design. The exterior highlights the sportiness and dynamism befitting a car powered by 3.6-liter, low center of gravity Horizontally-Opposed engine. A distinctive front face and flared wheel arches speak to the presence of the car and the reliability promised by the symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. The interior embodies high definition with a feeling of comfort.
Subaru Legacy series was first introduced into the 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 excellent driving performance, strong safety record and the dependability provided by Subaru's renowned Symmetrical AWD system with Horizontally-Opposed engine.
