Subaru released a similarly-altered second generation Outback as part of the third generation Legacy lineup in 1998.
The second generation Outbacks were longer and wider than their predecessors.

In North America, the new Outback and Legacy were introduced in 1999 for model year 2000.
The Legacy SUS became the Outback sedan.

Although most markets used the Outback nameplate, the raised-suspension version was called the Legacy Lancaster in Japan.
The new Legacy family was released in Japan in December  1998.

This generation also saw the introduction of the 3.0-liter EZ30, the first Subaru six-cylinder engine outside of the sporty Alcyone and SVX lines.
The EZ30 was introduced at the New York Auto Show in April 2000, equipped in two separate models, including one that was co-branded with the Maine-based retailer L.L.Bean.
The equivalent Lancaster 6 was marketed in Japan starting in May 2000.
Subaru released a similarly-altered second generation Outback as part of the third generation Legacy lineup in 1998. The second generation Outbacks were longer and wider than their predecessors.
In North America, the new Outback and Legacy were introduced in 1999 for model year 2000. The Legacy SUS became the Outback sedan.
Although most markets used the Outback nameplate, the raised-suspension version was called the Legacy Lancaster in Japan. The new Legacy family was released in Japan in December  1998.
This generation also saw the introduction of the 3.0-liter EZ30, the first Subaru six-cylinder engine outside of the sporty Alcyone and SVX lines. The EZ30 was introduced at the New York Auto Show in April 2000, equipped in two separate models, including one that was co-branded with the Maine-based retailer L.L.Bean. The equivalent Lancaster 6 was marketed in Japan starting in May 2000.
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