Subaru have kindly offered advance warning that they will be presenting their all new Liberty (Legacy) and Outback models at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Don’t say you haven’t been warned!

Okay, sure, the production model doesn’t look anywhere near as ghastly as the concept. But, how did Subaru get its volume seller so wrong? Previous Liberty models haven’t exactly set the world on fire with earth shattering design, but their understated style has always, to me at least, suited the brand well. If this new look is the result of trying to be more memorable, I’d rather forget it.

To continue the warning theme, the all new Liberty and Outback will be launched in Australia in early September, one week prior to their Frankfurt appearance.

Frankfurt Premiere for Euro Legacy and Outback

European versions of the new generation Subaru Legacy and Outback will star at Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

The cars will be on display from September 17-27 at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show.

It will be the European debut for the new Legacy (known in Australia as Liberty) and Outback.

They will officially be launched in Australia the preceding week.

Japanese and American versions of the cars are already on sale and are receiving widespread acclaim for their refinement, specification, safety and space.

As previously reported, Australian Libertys and Outbacks will be available with a wide variety of technical innovations, including Lineartronic Constantly Variable Transmission and six-speed manual options on some variants, plus the choice of a 3.6 litre six-cylinder horizontally opposed boxer engine.

Both cars are built on an entirely new platform.

About Subaru

Every Subaru sold in Australia features Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a horizontally opposed boxer engine, standard Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic stability program, and a five-star rating for occupant safety from the independent Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The result – driving confidence.