2020 SUBARU LEGACY XT TURBO, JETTA GLI AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update covers a wide array of automotive news, with a significant focus on the 2020 Subaru Legacy XT Turbo. The reviewer highlights the return of the turbo engine, now a 2.4-liter unit producing 260 horsepower, available only on the XT Limited and XT Touring trims. A major point of contention is the mandatory CVT transmission, which the reviewer laments, expressing a desire for a manual option, perhaps even a "Spec B" version. Despite the CVT, Subaru's claim of a 32% reduction in horsepower loss due to lower viscosity oil offers some hope for improved performance. The reviewer also praises the new global platform for enhanced refinement and the standard 11.6-inch touchscreen. Other news includes the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, the 30th Anniversary Mazda Miata, updates to several Toyota models (Tacoma, RAV4, Sequoia), new Ford Super Duty trucks with a large 7.3L V8, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD, and pricing for the Kia Telluride and Range Rover Evoque. The segment concludes with teasers for the Aston Martin Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, a new Mazda crossover, a Toyota Supra concept, the BMW iNEXT EV, and spy shots of the BMW M3, an electric Ford F-150, and a rumored Dodge Charger widebody. Tesla's continued price reductions for the Model 3 are also noted.