Subaru previewed its all-new crossover utility vehicle, the Subaru B9X, at last wee's 2004 South Florida International Auto Show. The 2006 Subaru B9X is the first-ever Subaru with available seating for seven passengers.
"This is a significant milestone for Subaru," said Kunio Ishigami,Chairman, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. "The Subaru B9Xcombines a bold new design with the trademark Subaru Symmetrical All-WheelDrive system, and is our first seven passenger vehicle."
The world premiere for the Subaru B9X will occur at the Detroit Auto Showand represents a step into a new market for Subaru. The Subaru B9X is equippedwith the legendary Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and features anall-new design theme, delivering added style to the capability, safety anddurability Subaru is so well-known for.
"It is no coincidence that we are here in Miami, a market well-known forit's trend setting style, with an all-new Subaru," said Fred Adcock, ExecutiveVice President, Subaru of America, Inc.
"This vehicle represents more than just a new style of Subaru. With itsfun-to-drive handling and interior flexibility, this is also a Subaru thatwill appeal to a larger audience. The new B9X is the logical step for acurrent Legacy or Outback owner looking to move up in size, flexibility,feature content, and refinement."
The broad appeal of the Subaru B9X, like that of the recently redesigned2005 Subaru Outback and Legacy, expands the Subaru product line with a vehiclethat is larger than the Outback. Combined with superior ride and handling forthe segment, the Subaru B9X will also appeal to customers looking for greatercargo capacity, expanding the Subaru brand's appeal to a new group ofcustomers.
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