The Porsche Macan is actually a really smart move. Of course, Porsche enthusiasts will be livid, but especially going the MB route of making the diesel the "base" engine - brilliant. And hell, 6-seconds isn't exactly slow for a CUV that should get stellar fuel economy out of a diesel. It'll probably match the Rav4/CRV for fuel economy, but be hella more fun to drive, faster, and sound better too. The price isn't too high either, all things considered. I just hope that sloping hatch doesn't compromise its cargo capacity too much.
Subaru is disappointing me lately. I mean, if I were ever to buy a WRX, it would need an automatic and the CVT doesn't bother me. Instead:
1) The tail lights were beautiful on the concept, but now they look almost as bulbous as the garbage they throw on the Impreza. I think the design of the WRX is fine, except for the derrière.
2) the low front end concerns me for susceptibility to damage
3) The interior, although better, still isn't exactly stunning (the Tribeca's interior is so nice, why can't they use that as their parts-bin approach, albeit with nicer materials?!)
As for the Legacy, we know that it'll also be "smoothified" when it goes to production. I'm a bit concerned as to the monstrous size that it has grown to...it just seems like a massive car. No doubt it'll get the FA20 turbo, too, which will make it a fuel economy:power leader in the segment, even with AWD. I'm more interested to see the interior of the new Legacy - but it'll also disappoint.
Overall, I think Ford is taking a better approach these days - more fun to drive, better looking, decent fuel economy, new and exclusive tech, and nobody thinks about quality issues any more.