New or Significantly Altered Models
- 2010 Subaru Legacy Sedan
- The new Legacy sedan grows in wheelbase and width increasing rear seat leg room by some 4 inches. The Legacy continues to offer a choice of 4- or 6-cylinder boxer engines. The displacement of the 6-cylinder engine has increased to 3.6L. Legacy 2.5i models equip a CVT transmission in place of the traditional automatic. The CVT equipped models turn in better fuel economy.
- 2010 Subaru Outback
- The fourth generation Outback is grows in wheelbase and width. The increased size adds to the rear seat increasing rear seat room and cargo volume. The Outback continues to offer a choice of 4- or 6-cylinder boxer engines. The displacement of the 6-cylinder engine has increased to 3.6L. Outback 2.5i models equip a CVT transmission in place of the traditional automatic. The CVT equipped models turn in better fuel economy than the third generation models.
Mostly Unchanged
- 2010 Subaru Forester
- 2010 Subaru Impreza 5d
- 2010 Subaru Impreza Sedan
- 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX 5d
- The new STI Special Edition model is aimed at the dedicated enthusiast willing to trade amenities for improved handling. The Special Edition improves the suspension by adding stiffer springs (+16% front, +29% rear), stiffer rear bushings and a thicker rear stabilizer bar. Weight is reduced by downgrading to halogen lights, a more basic audio system and manual climate control. The first 125 units are painted in an exclusive white color.
- 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan
- 2010 Subaru Tribeca
- Seven passenger seating is now standard on all models. The trim levels are now named Premium, Limited, and Touring.