Haven’t they tried just liking it before? Sedans got sedan-height bumpers, SUVs got SUV-height bumpers.
I’m not sure where exactly they came from in height, as the article didn’t mention anything other than it was now SUV / pickup height. They quoted weight numbers, which I quoted.
Also, that’s my understanding of taller windows on everything, so they offer more side impact protection.
The window sills were already higher before, and I think this was due to the 40% offset frontal testing that came in a few years ago – this helps avoid damage caused by intrusion into the driver and passenger footwells . But no doubt, it also helped the side impact testing done under the new standard.
Safety and utility are our #1 and #2 priorities in choosing an Outback.
Hence the name “Battlewagon” member? 
