SBT Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 http://www.illfindsomethingtoputhere.com/funforum/images/smilies/Flush.gif My sentiments exactly. They had a clean sheet to work from and enough development research from their power and driveline teams to hit this thing out of the park. Now it looks like not only will it be underpowered, it's going to be mufugly too, at least on the outside where first impressions are major deal breakers. I am not convinced that the nod to FHI's airplane manufacturing roots has to be on the front of the Subaru product line. It just subtracts/detracts from what is an overall nice package. Perhaps the interior will pull it out but, there's a lot of room to worry here. Especially if sales numbers tank on introduction. Heck the LGT isn't doing all that well yet. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaro Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Looks like a BMW X5, Nissan Murano, Infiniti, Alfa Romeo 147, ... that doesn't look well for Subaru... *I hope that it never comes to Europe* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Why is it that car makers of today are coming out with such ugly looking grills? Another example is the new Audi which looks like a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatt Marrington Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 its just a cruel joke it has to be it has to be -Hatt 2005 Obsidian Black Legacy GT 5MT Un-Limited Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I hope they don't pull the Alfa front end treatment on the next Legacy. I may be purchasing my Legacy when it comes off lease in three years if they do. $37,000 large for that thing is alot considering the competition. Maybe it will look better in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Oh please no! I don't want a virgina for a grill. That and the silly door handles really put me off buying an Alfa. I hope they don't pull the Alfa front end treatment on the next Legacy. I may be purchasing my Legacy when it comes off lease in three years if they do. $37,000 large for that thing is alot considering the competition. Maybe it will look better in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Maybe it will look better in person. Yeah, when you get close enough so you can't see anything but paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 uh oh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Stock2.5i Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 front = ugly rear = ugly side = not too bad 2 out of 3 makes it ugly. It looks better with the tape. Also is will be under powered with only a NA 3.0L H6 engine. I expect they will make changes when the diesel Saab version sells better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Those pictures look too impromptu to be completely doctored. A definite uggo. I am nowhere near this market, but a new Jeep Cherokee, Acura MDX, or Lexus Rx would be in my driveway long before that ovoid mistake. I love the legacy, but if this is the way that Subaru is going, it may be the only new Subie that I would consider. Different is not necessarily better, nor is it necessarily even good. A lot of cars are going retro because they know what looked good in the past. Other cars are going weirdo-nuevo, and not for the better. I don't mind derivative styling, as long as it is a good and cohesive design. The Legacy fits that bill. It looks like it fits between the horrible Impala, and the recently subtle and nice Bonneville, and is a good design when considered solely on it's merits. The B9x has none of that, nor does the murano, or the asstek, or the x3, pilot, highlander, or the recent mitsu small urban-ute, either. the designers are running out of fuel, and are grasping at straws, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Well several of those cars (X3, Pilot, Highlander) are bland and boring but not ugly (to me anyway). They do not draw me in, but they do not repulse me, but the "Triazteca" does (as the Aztec does). Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101493 Jeebus. Saab should design the exterior and then Subaru should tweak and rebadge it. Sales bomb, here we come! Viva la SVX money sink! Viva la Baja sales disappointment! -B I agree. I looked at my Autoweek and the first thing I thought was.... I don't care if they put the STI engine in there or turbocharged the H-6 to 350 hp, I would NOT buy this ugly SUV. I'm always baffled how corporate execs could sit around a table looking at sketches of cars like this and collectively say, "wow...that's perfect and looks stunning, the production vehicles should look just like that. They'll sell millions." Only the Pontiac Aztek was an uglier SUV. Sorry Subaru...big disappointment, and you had PLENTY of years to make the ultimate little SUV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I'm always baffled how corporate execs could sit around a table looking at sketches of cars like this and collectively say, "wow...that's perfect and looks stunning, the production vehicles should look just like that. They'll sell millions." Most upper management are talentless suckups that use their circle of friends and inside connections to make money Some on-the-rise suckup does a market analysis, everone looks at the charts of how much money they will make and that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 One interesting note about the B9-Tribeca....it has framed door windows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEI99662 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I think it looks ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD VER Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 uugghhh. That's the worse grill in the world. Who did the market research for this? Yes a 7 passenger is needed, but so is styling, performance and general appeal. LIKE A NAME. B9x was bad enough, but TRIBECA? what's symetrical about that? A New York District? No, just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dseg Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatV8 Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 New pic plus interior shot http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/skinkmania/subarub9x28largeimagefile293.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 Nice interior, but I could imagine if the stock stereo is crap, then your stuck with it. - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan42025 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Many have commented on the ugly grill but not much on the headlights. I hate these too - why oh why are they going slightly back to the bugeye look? What's up with Subaru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Rubbing my eyes, I still cant focus........ Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 it looks like a smaller version of the VW suv, so I guess it should be luxurious? I dont think the design is that bad, subaru have always had a constant design patern, but now with the LGT and the B9X, I think they're moving forward, which is required these days. I think the B9X will be a best seller when it hits the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWD VER Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I loved the "bug eyes" look. I think the headlights are the best part of this thing. It's almost like a baby really. The first time you see it it's pretty ugly, but everytime I see a new picture, it's getting a little better. That or maybe the inital shock has worn off. I just really hope they don't pull a Dodge and make all the vehicles have the same grill. From neon to viper. I have a feeling that is the direction they are going in just to brand themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sduford Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 THose new pics look better, but it really looks like a minivan, not an SUV. Sylvain www.digitalfotographer.com - Audi Q5 Club - MB-GLK Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 It does look alot like the toyota sienna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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