gtmy04 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 From the Subaru Australia website: [size=6][i][b]Subaru Legacy 2.5i wins NZ AAautocar Car of the Year 2004[/b][/i][/size] [i]The Subaru Legacy 2.5i (known as Liberty in Australia) has been named the New Zealand AAautocar Car of the Year for 2004. The Legacy was also named Best Medium-size Car in the awards by the NZ Automobile Association and NZ Autocar magazine. Stella Stocks, General Manager of AA Technical Services, said: "We simply wanted to find the best car under NZ$100,000 - a car that the one million plus members of the Automobile Association could envisage themselves owning at some point. I don’t imagine there would be many AA Members who wouldn’t love to have one of these in their garage." Seven judges worked over four days to test all 31 cars under consideration. All vehicles had to be less than NZ$100,000 in order to qualify for the overall Car of the Year award. Those tested ranged from a BMW 5 Series to a Daihatsu Charade. The vehicles were put through their paces in January on the Taupo Raceway and over a wide range of road conditions inland of Taupo. After three days of testing, judges trimmed the candidates to just three cars - the Subaru Legacy, the Honda Accord Euro, and the Nissan 350Z. The judges then embarked on a final day’s testing to choose the best of the best. The Legacy got high marks for responsive steering, biting brakes, and a quiet ride.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 SWEET! I hope the american mags give the car a fair chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Hey, isn't it true that the only Legacy NZ gets is the equivalent of the Spec B? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 [url]http://www.subaru.co.nz[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Thier website sucks.. not very impressed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 It's still better than the Subaru of America site IMO. The Aussie site is a little better, and I think Subaru Canada is a little better yet. Just about any are better than the SOA site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 [quote name='Dr. Zevil']Thier website sucks.. not very impressed...[/quote] Dr. Z, only 1629 new Subarus were sold in New Zealand last year, explains the basic nature of the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I guess that would do it :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Crikey! The normally aspirated Legacy won the smackdown? I AM impressed now. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Okay Crock hunter. :D Well considering the engine likely has better power delivery than the BD/BG generation which is about same weight, with a huge leap in fit and finish, and just bringing things up to date, it should be wonderful! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 [quote name='gtguy']Crikey! The normally aspirated Legacy won the smackdown? I AM impressed now. Kevin[/quote] I'm sure that the value of the 2.5i being lower priced is what really put it over the GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 Man i hope Suby cleaned off its bookshelf for all the awards they are going to get by years end.... "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 I think we'll see the new Leg in C&D's top 10. Don't know if it'll get the COY, those always seem to be biased in one way shape, or form. It's the U.S. after all, we're all corrupt in one way, shape, or form. :lol: I agree, once those new Legs start showing up in the magazines, I think they'll be getting some great reviews. Only points of uncertainty are suspension and seats for actual driving. Those are subjective during actual road use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']I think we'll see the new Leg in C&D's top 10. Don't know if it'll get the COY, those always seem to be biased in one way shape, or form. It's the U.S. after all, we're all corrupt in one way, shape, or form. :lol: I agree, once those new Legs start showing up in the magazines, I think they'll be getting some great reviews. Only points of uncertainty are suspension and seats for actual driving. Those are subjective during actual road use.[/quote] I don't think they are that corrupt. At first glance the Prius is a surprise winner, but it is a huge leap forward for hybrid cars. I think I'd be happy if it can stay on C&D's 10Best for several years in a row. Nothing much we can do but cross our fingers and talk it up to the people we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I was just making a funny Preston, settle down. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ20H-TT Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 [quote name='gtguy']Hey, isn't it true that the only Legacy NZ gets is the equivalent of the Spec B? Kevin[/quote] correct the Turbo Legacy option for NZ is the GT spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Their options are sort of linnear though, just look at wheels for instance. 2.0i get's 16's, 2.5i gets 17's. 2.0GT gets 18's IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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