Here are pictures and a video of the 2010 Subaru Outback at the Georgian College Autoshow in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

A bit strange looking (kinda narrow visually), but overall, pretty handsome.

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And here is the Legacy:

Is it me or are cars just starting to look the same? Lots of design elements coming from other cars here.

They are really all starting to look the same.

Nice dashboard, though...

Chris

Is it me or are cars just starting to look the same? Lots of design elements coming from other cars here.

That was my thought. The first thought that entered my head was, "So, what's different these days?"

I absolutely hate the silver plastic center stack trend that is happening. ugh.

Used to be that I liked the regular Legacy more than the Outback, but with this new model it's the other way around.

i test drove a 2010 outback a few weeks ago. i liked the interior a lot. the drive was ok. most folks will be satisfied with this vehicle. i am not sure who would buy a CRV over a more basic outback. the legacy in lower trim is a nice value buy.

the interior really is a comfy place. not overly cushy, but the finish and fit and level of amenity is better than most UJS type cars. I would actually prefer this interior over the plasticky and cheap buick lacrosse.

CVT was ok, i still am not a big fan.

rear seat is spacious and habitable for humans!

Legacy would be my top pick for japanese brand mid sizers.

Edited September 28, 200916 yr by regfootball

I absolutely hate the silver plastic center stack trend that is happening. ugh.

it acutally looks pretty nice inside the vehicle. Subaru pulled it off nicely and it looks pretty good.

I liked the last generation MUCH better. Having said that the new Legacy is growing on me, the Outback is just plain ugly.

Used to be that I liked the regular Legacy more than the Outback, but with this new model it's the other way around.

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I was a fan of the previous-gen Legacy. The new one is very disappointing, IMO - at least the exterior.

-RBB

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I was a fan of the previous-gen Legacy. The new one is very disappointing, IMO - at least the exterior.

-RBB

Agreed.

Subaru ruins another one of their designs. Good job guys. The headlights are gross and the interior is awful.

Here are pictures . . .

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That hood gap is something awful :sign0200:

I saw a 2010 Outback parked outside my office yesterday. They look huge compared to the original Outback from the '90s. White w/ gray trim. The new face has a very strong Toyota/Lexus vibe to it..

The rear of the Legacy sedan reminds me of the Sonata.

Edited October 3, 200916 yr by Cubical-aka-Moltar

Is it me or are cars just starting to look the same? Lots of design elements coming from other cars here.

I think cars today look more unique than they have for the past 30 years or so.

Edited October 3, 200916 yr by §carlet §wordfish

I think cars today look more unique than they have for the past 30 years or so.

Yea the ones from GM, Ford and Dodge. All of these jap cars look like the same bland/boring piece of garbage with the same bland/boring engine choices.

They're unnecessarily giant, imo. I thought the Forester was their bigger vehicle (forgotten Tribeca notwithstanding). I also wish the regular Legacy wagon were still available Stateside. Plus, the Impreza wagon is missed, a 5-door hatch is NOT a wagon.

Will Subaru actually get a version of the RWD coupe collaboration with evil empire Toyota? I thought I read that Subaru bosses are reluctant to participate.

Yea the ones from GM, Ford and Dodge. All of these jap cars look like the same bland/boring piece of garbage with the same bland/boring engine choices.

No, including Japanese makes. They're finally starting to let loose and create designs that are distinctly their own, not just follow an "average car" template. You may think they are ugly, but they are not bland.