More Subaru News/Rumors....

[Landshark]

from a guy on LGT.com (i assume he's connected with the mothership somehow):

"To address some questions:

Things we have yet to hear anything on, or confirmation of:
New headlights? From the sound of it, chrome with optional HID
New Grille? Nope, '08 will see the new grill
New Tail-lights? no, again '08 see's the new exterior updates
Any other cosmetic nips/tucks? No, updates as far as spoiler or other body work.
New interior lighting? LED lighting said to be used instead of halogen bulb (rumor but has some fact to it)
New spoiler? no new spoiler, however look for the Legacy STI to have the JDM STI option as spoiler.
New/better ACC? Same.
Telescoping steering column? '08 will see this feature
uprated horsepower? '07 no, '08 is supposed to be rated @ 280+BHP, LegacySTI to be 330-350BHP (as the '08 STI rating is supposed to be 350BHP-390BHP to stomp the Evo X.)
Option differences between LGT and Spec B (NAV optional on both, I hope)
VDC (rumored for all automatic Legacy models...) From what I heard, the Spec B is supposed to go into "main model" production meaning that is a "premium" option of the Legacy brand, rather than a limited production car (as the '05/'06 produced were). Look for it to have full leather, 2 colour options, NAV, bluetooth, heated and cooled seats, HID (as stated above).

As for VDC expect the LegacyGT models and up to get them with variable on/off/adjustments from what I hear.

Any other detail changes that perhaps weren't over-arching enough for breif leaks to this forum... well... okay just a few.

The Impreza line for '08 is getting the LegacyGT tranny with either the option for the 5 speed auto sports shift for the new 6 speed auto Subaru is going to bring out for the '07.5/'08 Tribeca/Legacy/Impreza line. Most likely you'll see the Impreza (RS as I still like to call them) will see the 5 speed manual / 5 speed auto. Subaru is killing the 4 speed auto after model year '07. As far as HID options, I know Subaru is bringing them to the Spec B in '07 production year with the possibly of adding them as an option for '07 GT's, however... as I stated above, since the Spec B is going to be a dearler "option", they may just lump the HID's in with that. If not in '07, look for LegacyGT's and up in '08 to come stock with HID's and auto leveling equipment to meet DOT standards in the US. The rumored H6 turbo engine as far as I know for the US is a no go due to emissions. Subaru is going to be using the 2.5 Litre engine here with turbo and get more agressive on it's tuning to bump the horsepower/driving experience past what most german car companies offer. I know adverts for the Legacy GT here in the states has been slim but look to see an aggressive campaign start for them this summer/fall.

That's all the Subbie Fairy has told me for now. "


sounds like great news, but are Subes still gonna be affordable?

i'd still buy a Legacy STi in a split second!!!!

[Noir]

Originally Posted by Landshark

That's all the Subbie Fairy has told me for now.

i always knew there was something wrong with you.

[Landshark]

Originally Posted by Noir

i always knew there was something wrong with you.

i didn't say that - it was quoted, Oat-breath.

[shelfy]

looks like i may get into another legacy in a couple of years.