I think the addition of a much better head unit for 2016 was a key improvement in my book. I wonder if they'll be offering Eyesight safety tech with the WRX or STi.
1. Apparently the new head unit is vastly better in terms of connectivity (and maybe nav?), but is it actually any better for sound quality? Everyone b!tches about Subaru's awful stock stereos, and rightfully so. But the complaints should be clarified.
First, the sound quality is not very good (especially on the stock Clarion HUs, better but not great on the Harmon Kardon units). But the stock speakers also deserve some of the blame here.
Second, the connectivity / nav in Subarus has historically been pretty awful.
The new Starlink-equipped head units should (hopefully) solve the second problem, but that doesn't necessarily mean the sound quality has also been improved.
2. Can Eyesight be added to a M/T vehicle? It's not on any of the Outback/Legacy/Forester trims equipped with a manual, but I don't know if there is some inherent incompatibility there or not.