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Subaru Liberty concept has impact

It was only shown as a concept car, and will get some major taming before it reaches showrooms, but is a clear move on from today's car.

The concept is a brutal move on from the elegance of the current Liberty, as Subaru looks for more impact. It is clearly higher in the roofline, with pumped-out flares around all four wheels, and a nose which sets a new style direction for Subaru.

The Legacy Concept - there is now worry in the USA about the Legacy organisation - is fitted with a 3.6-litre flat six engine although the production car will have the usual mix of four and six-cylinder powerplants.

Among the changes for production will be the addition of real rear- view mirrors and a cabin which has five seats and not just four.

Subaru Australia expects to have the new Liberty in Australia in third quarter of this year, with the high-rider Outback wagon coming close behind.

The 2009 Detroit Motor Show

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