I reckon it's a good move, too. And none of this 'aircraft fuselage' business that's infected some of the other cars in the lineup. The 'wings' on the badge alone are a fine testament to their aeronautical history; and it's a damn sight better than being bludgeoned with their 'brand identity', for those who don't know or care and are simply after a good looking car.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.c...y-photo-update

Check out that WCF photo gallery for more pics. Here's my favourite:


Note that this front is different yet again. Apart from the Outback, it seems there are three bumpers. The one on the black sedan above seems to be an especially sporty version. There is also a turbo model (with bonnet scoop) with the same bumper as that blue wagon.

This third bumper is my favourite. It looks both sporty and elegant.

The headlights are a nice touch, sleeker than before. Note the little ridges in the front mudguards coming from the rearward edges of the headlight units. They have a touch of BMW 5er or Saab 9-5 facelift about them, not that I'm saying they're copying.

As for the rear, well those vents in the bumper look a bit tacky. But the lights are ok.

Interior seems nice enough, though the circular gearshift surround seems also a bit tacky. I hope they improve some things (which from some of the pics on WCF, it would appear so) like reach/rake adjustability for the steering wheel. However, the middle aircon vents still don't have the flow adjusters.. oh well.

A nice move overall. I hope they make the 5-speed auto available across the range though.