Subaru Legacy Concept Revealed at Detroit Show - 29 High-Res Photos

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Legacy, Subaru unveiled the "Legacy Concept" at the 2009 North American International Show, essentially previewing the next-generation model that will arrive in showrooms early next year. Though the concept car has definitely more "presence" that the current Legacy, it seems as if Subaru's designers randomly added lines and arches to the saloon in a desperate attempt to make it look dramatic and somewhat different from the opposition. Bottom line, our opinion is that this is a design you'd expect from a Chinese manufacturer and not an established automaker like Subaru.

Inside, the Legacy Concept's cabin features a four-seat layout and is distinguished by a high-tech look that is achieved by a mix of touch-screens, cameras and modern surface coverings.

The concept model is powered by Subaru's 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine that's combined with the firm's Symmetrical all-wheel drive system. Next year's production version will of course be available with a broader line-up that will include in Europe Subaru's boxer-diesel engine.

Specifications:

Body size (Overall: Length x Width x Height): 188.8 x 71.7 x 59.0 inches

Wheelbase: 108.3 inches

Engine: 3.6-liter six-cylinder Horizontally-Opposed engine

Tire size: 225/45R19

Occupancy: Four persons