| by Uncle Sha | 31st Jan 2010 |
2010 Subaru Legacy
The fifth-generation Subaru Legacy was originally unveiled as a concept car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the model, and the production version was introduced at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.
Production of the fifth generation started on 29 May 2009.
A number of design traditions have ended with the fifth generation.
The side windows are no longer frameless, ending a Subaru tradition started with the first generation Leone in the early 1970s.
Subaru introduced improvements to the chassis, that they call Dynamic Chassis Control Concept, which uses high-tensile steel in critical areas to achieve high strength with lighter weight.
An engine coolant temperature gauge is no longer offered, replaced by a fuel economy gauge instead. When the engine temperature is below normal, an indicator light shines blue and when the engine is overheating, the light turns red.
