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Spy Shots: Subaru Exiga caught ahead of debut

Damon Lavrinc — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:28:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Japan, Crossover, Subaru

In the run-up to the Exiga's launch, Subaru has released a teaser site along with a darkened photo of its new seven-passenger wagon. But it was just a matter of time before we got a non-Subie-approved glimpse of the automaker's new people mover. According to the crew at NASIOC, the version you see above is sporting an optional aero package with some additional front skirting, side sills and window treatments. The massive glass roof is likely to be one of the features that Subaru will hype when the Exiga launches in Japan next month, but don't expect to see the new super-wagon in the U.S. anytime soon.

Gallery: Subaru Exiga Teaser

Gallery: Subaru Exiga Concept

[Source: NASIOC via Straightline]

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Subaru releases Exiga teaser

Damon Lavrinc — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:28:00 EST

Filed under: Wagon, Japan, Crossover, Subaru

After a flurry of rumors circulated last week, Subaru has officially confirmed that a production version of the Exiga seven-passenger wagon is on its way. To sate our appetites before the official reveal on June 17th, Subaru has released a teaser image of the Exiga, along a micro-site dedicated to the automaker's newest people-mover.

Judging by the Japanese-language site, Subaru appears to be positioning the Exiga as a luxury alternative to the traditional wagon or crossover, with a well-appointed interior and a panoramic roof. Then again, our impression might be skewed by the up-beat techno soundtrack on the site (people at work, beware).

Click the image above for a high-res version of the teaser, along with a photochopped image that lightens up the pic to reveal a few more of the Exiga's details.

Gallery: Subaru Exiga Teaser

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Subaru Exiga heading to production, teaser leaks out

Damon Lavrinc — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:32:00 EST

Filed under: Wagon, Japan, Crossover, Subaru

Click either image for a high-res gallery of the Subaru Exiga.

We received word from a little birdie last week that Subaru was gearing up to release its brand-new Exiga into journalist's hands in Japan. Coincidentally (or not), a teaser shot of Subaru's new pseudo-CUV popped up on the NASIOC forum over the weekend and it's clear from the darkened profile that many of the elements from the show car have migrated over to the production model.

The Exiga, which appeared at last year's Tokyo Motor Show as a lightly veiled concept, will likely form the basis for the new Outback, slotting in between the Legacy and the Tribeca CUV. However, it's doubtful that when the Exiga (or Outback) makes the trek across the Pacific it will be sporting seven full seats. Its closest competitor here in the States is the forthcoming Toyota Venza, which aims to define a new segment between wagon and crossover, but in reality, both vehicles own their inspiration to the AMC Eagle, the original wagon on stilts.

Gallery: Subaru Exiga Concept

[Source: NASIOC via Straightline]

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Tokyo Motor Show: Subaru EXIGA Concept best 7-seat Legacy ever

Justin Gardiner — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:57:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Minivan/Van, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Crossover

click above image to view more high-res pics of the Subaru EXIGA Concept

Subaru has been promising a seven seater for years, but have yet to deliver one to their own home market as the Tribeca isn't sold this side of Pacific. A couple of years ago it was leaning towards a minivan-style MPV, but for this year's show they have chosen to throw a couple of seats in the back of Japan's best selling station wagon, the Legacy, to make the EXIGA Concept.

The designers had a lot of fun inside and out. Enjoy the pics in the gallery below.

Gallery: Subaru Exiga Concept

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Tokyo 2007 Preview: Subaru Exiga Concept

Alex Nunez — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:11:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Wagon, Tokyo Motor Show, Subaru

Click image for hi-res gallery

With the new STI out of the way, we can now bring on Subaru's 2007 Tokyo Motor Show concepts. First up is the Exiga, an AWD wagon that almost certainly previews a future production vehicle -- the next Legacy, perhaps? In concept form, the Exiga sits on a 2750mm wheelbase and is powered by a 1994cc 4-cylinder turbo. Inside, the concept's airy cabin (note the expansive roof glass) is finished in white leather meant to emulate the seating on a luxury yacht. Looks like a car to us, though. Exiga also contains enough multipurpose video screens to set new benchmarks for distracted driving. Look for the car's shapes to transition to production and for the myriad video screens to stay behind in concept fantasyland. Drivers are addled enough as it is, you know?

[Source: Subaru]

Gallery: Subaru Exiga Concept

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