In the press release Subaru doesn't make mention of a new Outback sport utility sedan (SUS), and being that sales of
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| With its new Legacy and Outback models, Subaru is poised to give its competition a serious run for their money. (Photo: Subaru Canada) |
this model have been extremely low it would make sense that the model would be dropped in Canada at least - it continues on in the U.S. as the Outback 3.0 R, a model designation that refers to a wagon in Canada. When initially offered, Subaru dubbed its 4-door 3-box variant as "the world's first sport-utility sedan," another claim that raised contention with AMC Eagle devotees, stating that the domestic manufacturer had offered a 4WD sedan with raised ground clearance and enhanced rugged styling far in advance of the Japanese automaker.
Such contention is a moot point now, however, as AMC and the Eagle nameplate no longer exists. Subaru is alive and well mind you, and appears likely to do better than ever with the advent of its 2005 Legacy and Outback models.
