Other standard features of the Special included premium "Waterfall" leather seats, signal mirrors, body cladding, and slightly lower ride height.
The bumpers and body cladding were made from tough, dent-resistant materials.
Some features like the tailgate flip glass and the lower body cladding were not integrated into the new model.
The S80 features more body cladding and equipment, justifying a somewhat higher price.
A variety of exterior color choices were available, each matched to either gray or brown lower body cladding.
The 1997 restyle also saw the addition of ribbed lower body cladding and new wheel styles.
The latter features an extra deep rear valence, lower body cladding, a digital compass/trip computer, an eight speaker premium sound system and much more.
It has over fenders, body cladding, roof rail, and spare tire mounted on the back.
Look closely under all that body cladding and you will see some dated sheet metal peeking out.
Lacking the finances to design an all-new vehicle, Subaru decided to add body cladding and a suspension lift to their Legacy wagon.