mbacis Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Sorry if this has been addressed already, but I do not recall seeing it. Just saw this article on CarandDriver.com This is the first time I've seen that the exhaust will be changed, A-pillars braced, stiffer bushings used, and rear climate control will exist. Upfront News: 2007 Subaru Legacy Mid-cycle freshening aims to upgrade dynamics and save at the pump. BY PETER LYON August 2006 A face-lifted Legacy won’t arrive in U.S. showrooms until later this year, but we’ve had a chance to put the car through its paces at the Fuji Speedway in Japan. Subtle visual changes — new headlights and taillights and a larger and more pronounced grille opening — give the car more presence. http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/image/2006/Q3/071120061335538879.jpgLooks aside, the primary focus of this mid-cycle freshening is to improve the dynamics of the Legacy. Under the hood, the 2.5-liter and 3.0-liter boxer engines may carry over unchanged from last year, but a throatier exhaust gives the flat-four and flat-six a more menacing presence. There is also the Legacy’s optional Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive), which is a cockpit-adjustable controller for the electronic throttle and the engine control unit (ECU). The driver can select from three modes: Intelligent, Sport, or Sport Sharp. In Intelligent mode, the ECU reduces the maximum torque and power available — by as much as 50 horsepower — for slow-speed traffic situations. According to Subaru, Intelligent mode is good for a 10-percent increase in fuel economy. Sport Sharp mode offers quicker throttle response. Sport mode is an intermediate setting that is similar to the standard setup in the current Legacy. Under the Legacy’s skin, Subaru has added braces at the A-pillars to increase structural rigidity as well as new, stiffer bushings that quicken chassis response. Other minor changes include automatic climate control front and rear, memory seats, and a telescoping steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 i believe we will see that model in 08 Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Unknown if the 07 Legacy shares the A-pillar and other structural updates. It has not gotten an interior or exterior refresh, aside from stereo and fake wood changes, and folding rear seats for the sedan. The pic is a JDM center console... SI Drive is included for 07, but telescoping steering wheel and auto paddle-shifters is not. But as for refreshed legacy being on US lots later THIS year? I doubt it VERY much. Twelve months from now, likely. Doubtful before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 That article is describing the JDM 2007 Legacy. I'm pretty positive the USDM 2007 Legacy does not have the extra features mentioned. phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Ya, they drove the JDM legacy not the USDM one... We will probably get that stuff in the 2008 USDM models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOY Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 We get some of the interior tweaks but no exterior. The guys at C&D really screwed the pooch in that article as it was a JDM model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 we get the SI drive ? and the spec B gets the stability control ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOY Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 we get the SI drive ? and the spec B gets the stability control ? We get SI drive on the turbos, not the H6's. The spec.b, LGT Navi, OBXT (not sure about 5MT), OBXT Navi, LLBean, LLBean Navi get VDC. Its working its way down the subaru food chain. Right now the VTD AWD cars get it and the spec.b (still no definitive on the AWD setup, VTD or Continuous). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 rear climate control, or even some freaking vents to the back seat would be appreciated!!! Ive been wondering where those are for awhile now. Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Ive been wondering where those are for awhile now. Ridiculous. They hid under front seats from you Look there. Not the real thing but still something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbonus Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I guess this fits under the topic heading: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Sorry if this has been addressed already, but I do not recall seeing it. Just saw this article on CarandDriver.com This is the first time I've seen that the exhaust will be changed, A-pillars braced, stiffer bushings used, and rear climate control will exist.Your article has a pic of a right hand drive model, despite being about US cars. What does that tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 This is coming standard on the 2008 LegacyGT's... edit... USDM of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegGTLT Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I guess this fits under the topic heading: Interesting, where's this from? Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbonus Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Interesting, where's this from? sssssh - or the soa militia will pull it again. I found it on iwsti but I think it originated on nasioc. From what I uderstand, sti release date is a typo, should read Jan 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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