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The launch of the new
XV Crosstrek may be the bigger news for
Subaru here at the
New York Auto Show, and the
BRZ coupe may still be getting the lion's share of the attention, but the
Legacy and its high-riding counterpart, the
Outback, have also debuted here in Manhattan with a series of updates.
Most noticeable (that term being a relative one) is the pair's revised front fascia, but behind the new look is a fresh boxer four that replaces the old one in the 2.5i model, now producing three more horsepower and four more pound-feet of torque (173 hp/174 lb-ft.) while returning improved fuel economy. An updated CVT is the principal transmission for the 2.5-liter four, with a six-speed manual available, both driving all four wheels in typical Fuji Heavy Industries style. The available 3.6-liter flat six carries over with a five-speed automatic. Subaru says it has also revisited the suspensions on both models for improved ride comfort and performance.
There's also a suite of new electronics packed into the
revised Legacy and Outback, including everything from new active safety technology features like lane departure warning and collision mitigation to improved audio system connectivity.
Sadly, Subaru has axed the enthusiast-minded
Legacy 2.5GT model for 2013.
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