February 5, 2007—Detroit—Subaru gave both its Legacy and Outback models major tweaks and power boosts—but stopped short of complete redos. The Legacy 3.0 R Limited is the new flagship, with a 245-hp V6 (0 to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds), nav system, heated seats/mirrors, and steering wheel with multifunction controls. Price: $30,000-plus (est.). Competition: Audi A4, Infiniti G35, Lincoln MKZ.
—Joe Phillips