FORESTER: Although the Forester was all-new for 2009, 2010 sees a few changes, including new trim level designations (X Standard, X Premium, X Limited, XT Premium, and XT Limited). The instrument cluster has been updated and the navigation system now includes Bluetooth speakerphone connectivity.

IMPREZA/WRX/STI/OUTBACK SPORT: 2.5i, 2.5GT and Outback Sport models get a new grille. The 2.5i Premium now offers a Special Edition package (moonroof, foglights) and an All Weather package (heated front seats and mirrors and wiper de-icer). The WRX gets a new side sill design and the STI ditches its grey Alcantara interior with silver stitching for black with red stitching. The optional navigation system now includes Bluetooth phone connectivity.

LEGACY: (photo) The Legacy is all new with a longer body that provides more back seat and trunk space. The styling is quite a departure from the old Legacy, and yes, the side windows now have full door frames. The 170 horsepower 2.5 liter base engine is unchanged, but now gets a 6-speed manual (in place of last year’s 5-speed) or a continuously-variable automatic transmission as an option, which maximizes power and fuel economy. The six-cylinder R model gets a bigger engine (3.6 liters versus last year’s 3.0) that now burns regular fuel instead of premium and puts out 255 hp. The GT gets a 265 hp turbocharged engine and now comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission. Electronic stability control and automatic headlights are standard on the new Legacy, and newly-available options include voice-activated navigation, a backup camera, Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming, and a USB input jack for the stereo.

OUTBACK: Like the Legacy on which it is based, the Outback is all new for 2010. But while the old Outback looked pretty much like a Legacy wagon, the new car is bigger and beefier and styled to look more like a rough-and-tumble SUV — and according to Jason Fogelson, our Guide to SUVs, the new Outback actually works pretty darn well off-road. The Outback is available in 2.5i and 3.6R models, with powertrains and features similar to those of the Legacy (see above); however the turbocharged version has been dropped.

TRIBECA: The 5-seat version has been dropped; all Tribecas are now seven-seaters. All models get heated seats and rear air conditioning, and Limited and Touring trims get more standard equipment.