Black plastic "vad" around wheels on new Outbacks

[joindy]

My 2016 does not have the black plastic....is there any value to having it as opposed to all metal fender in the area.

 

[msilverm]

none that I can tell.

 

[sfhess]

Makes it look "tough" and "rugged".

 

[msilverm]

Good point. Looks are everything

 

[sfhess]

I could do without most of the black trim on my 2023 Limited. I have learned to live with it.