Le Monde de l'Auto, the popular Québec enthusiast publication, has announced that the 2003 Subaru Legacy/Outback is the winner of its Collaborators' Choice award in the family car category. The announcement appears in the magazine's annual automobile directory, featuring reviews of all the vehicles sold in Canada.

The selection committee included all the automotive journalists who contribute to the magazine. Unlike some competitions, the vehicles do not have to be "new" for the model year, simply the best in their respective categories in terms of styling, performance, safety and technical innovations. In awarding the "Choix des collaborateurs" to the Legacy/Outback, the magazine's contributors particularly cited the Subaru's driving performance on snow and ice as well as the track, and the high levels of standard equipment that make it excellent value for money.

"Everyone at Subaru is delighted with this award because we're particularly proud of the versatility of the Legacy/Outback lineup," said Norio Osakabe, president, chairman and chief executive officer of Subaru Canada, Inc. "Using a single platform, we've created a range of practical family-car attributes with the balanced, fun-to-drive performance and safety of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. It's a combination that is appreciated by drivers and critics alike."

For many people, Outback is the epitome of Subaru's unique automotive philosophy. Whether drivers choose the base model Outback, more luxurious Outback Limited, Outback H6-3.0 (available in both sedan and wagon) or the H6-3.0 VDC, Outback is an exceptional package. It offers the rugged, go-anywhere attitutde that's essential to an active lifestyle as well as the refined performance that's equally at home on city streets or highways.

Legacy is the affordable, versatile alternative for owners who want the confidence and safety of All-Wheel Drive in a package that doesn't compromise on performance. Whether drivers choose a Legacy 2.5 GT sedan or wagon, GT Limited, and Legacy Special Edition, Subaru's core technology makes every Legacy an outstanding combination of nimble, balanced ride, safety, ease of maintenance and low cost of ownership.