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Subaru Legacy Lancaster BH

1998 – 2001 — Japan

The fourth-generation Subaru Legacy, introduced in 2003, marked a significant overhaul of the model with a complete redesign on a new platform. The development process for this iteration began in early 1999, culminating in styling freeze in 2001 and engineering approval in 2003. Specifically in the Japanese market, the introduction of the Legacy B4 sedan and station wagon brought forth the "Blitzen" model exclusively in Japan. The B4 sedan was accompanied by the slogan "Blood type: B4" and featured advertisements set to a remixed version of Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1". On the other hand, the station wagon was marketed under the slogan "Grand Touring Speciality", with the ad soundtrack being "Finding Beauty" composed by Craig Armstrong. Key points: 1. The fourth-generation Subaru Legacy debuted in 2003 on a fresh platform after a comprehensive redesign process. 2. Development for this generation began in 1999, leading to styling freeze in 2001 and engineering approval in 2003. 3. In Japan, the "Blitzen" model was continued alongside the introduction of the Legacy B4 sedan and station wagon. 4. The B4 sedan was marketed with the tagline "Blood type: B4" and music featuring a remixed version of Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1". 5. The station wagon was promoted as the "Grand Touring Special