Product Overview
The 7th generation Subaru Legacy is a mid-size sedan refreshed with the latest technologies. For the first time since 2009, Subaru offers a turbocharged H4 BOXER engine. All models are paired with a Lineartronic CVT and feature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Powerful twin-turbo engine
- Comfortable cabin
- Lots of driver-assistance tech
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Base engine is underwhelming
- Lacks standard all-wheel drive
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good fuel economy
- Comfortable all-wheel drive
- Comfortable, well-built cabin
- Comfortable to drive
- Powerful turbocharged engine
Cons
- Poor fuel economy
- Underwhelming base engine
- No turbo option
- Cheap-feeling CVT
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Specifications
Variants:
2.4T
2.5L
Dimensions
Size | Height
1500 mm
Size | Length
4840 mm
Size | Width
1840 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Performance
Towing Capacity
3500 lb (Outback)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
2.4TEngine | Power
260 hp
2.5LEngine | Power
182 hp
2.4TEngine | Type
H4, turbocharged, FA24
2.5LEngine | Type
H4, FB25
Transmission | Type
Lineartronic CVT
Production
Debut
2019 Chicago Auto Show
Made In
Japan; USA
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
cnet[1]
Sentiment Score 67%-four you'll find in the Ascent and Outback. The 2.5-liter flat-four should return 35 mpg on the highway with all-wheel drive. The Legacy's cabin is airy with a lot of glass letting in oodles of natural light. There's generous room for passengers up front or in back.
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Pros
- Comfortable, well-built cabin
- Comfortable all-wheel drive
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Underwhelming base engine
- No turbo option
digitaltrends[2]
Sentiment Score 67%The turbocharged engine makes a lot of power for an ordinary family sedan. This Legacy is decently quick (zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds), but nothing else about it is sporty. The CVT also sabotages the engine with uneven power delivery. Subaru offers a three-year, 36,000-mile, basic warranty.
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Pros
- Powerful turbocharged engine
- Powerful all-wheel drive
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Cheap-feeling CVT
- Poor fuel economy
User Reviews
References
1. ^ 2020 Subaru Legacy review: A feature-rich sedan with a vanilla wrapper. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-subaru-legacy-review/. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
2. ^ 2020 Subaru Legacy Limited XT review: Not just another sedan. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-subaru-legacy-review/. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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