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Driven at All Corners - The 2005 Subaru Legacy & Outback

July 14, 2006

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Subaru's station in the automotive world has been one of moderate but low-key success, but that's a situation the brand is looking to change. Often overshadowed, at the low end by high-volume makes like Toyota and Honda and at the top by leather-clad luxury car purveyors like Lexus and Audi, the spunky Japanese brand hasn't gotten much attention from mainstream buyers. Although the Forester, Outback, Legacy and Impreza models have always been decent cars with a small but loyal following of iconoclasts, it was the hot Impreza WRX and explosive STi models, however, that put Subaru back on auto enthusiast's maps. Now, having tasted triumph--glowing media coverage and strong sales to aspirational buyers--Subaru is determined not to fade back into obscurity. Not missing a beat, Subaru has pulled out the all-new 2005 Outback and Legacy models for our consideration, and perhaps for the first time for those who love to drive, they're worthy of a good, long look. (read more)