Subaru Legacy concept hints to what’s in store for 2010

Don't let the concept tag fool you because the Legacy concept that Subaru introduced at the Detroit Auto Show News is basically what the 2010 Legacy will look like when it goes on sale this summer with the exception of minor tweaks.

In celebration of 20 years of Legacy production designers gave it sharper lines, larger fender flares over all four wheels and more distinctive front-end treatment. Sharp headlamps with vertical LED lights sandwich the large grille with the Subaru logo centered. Slim fog lights and distinctive hood lines give a more aggressive look compared to the current Legacy.

Additional styling flair and technology comes from wedge-shaped side rearview cameras in place traditional mirrors and a character lines running from the A-pillar back to eventually swoop-up before the rear tail lamps.

Inside the four-passenger interior continues with a high-tech theme with touch screens, rear-seat entertainment system with screens in the front headrests, and monitor for the rearview side cameras. Pearl white leather is used for the seats, while black metallic leather covers the door panels for an attractive contrast.

Dimensions grow thanks to a 108.3-inch wheelbase--that

By Jonathan Wong