Subaru Legacy 7 (BW) Sedan (2019)

MSRP 22745 USD46% Neofiliac67% External
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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.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 46% (not directly comparable across industries)
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***

External 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

2.4 Turbo CVT2.5 CVT

Capacity

Coolant Capacity8.7 L / 9.2 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 L / 4.8 qt4.2 L / 4.4 qt
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 315 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 300 mm
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size225/50 R18 95V225/55 R17 97V, 225/50 R18 95V

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1501 mm / 59.1 in
Size | Length4841 mm / 190.6 in
Size | Width1839 mm / 72.4 in
Track Width | Front1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear1610.0 mm / 63.4 in
Weight1714.0 kg / 3778.7 lbs1587.0 kg / 3498.7 lbs
Wheel Size7.5J x 187J x 17, 7.5J x 18
Wheelbase2750 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Fuel Economy8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity3500 lb (Outback)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutAll-wheel drive
EngineFA24FB25
Engine | Bore94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.6:112.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.4 L / 145.5 cu-in / 2384.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc
Engine | Power260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 5600 rpm182.0 hp / 135.7 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output109.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque375 Nm / 276.6 lb-ft @ 2000-4800 rpm239 Nm / 176.3 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | TypeCVT

Production

Availability2019
Debut2019 Chicago Auto Show
Made InJapan; USA

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
-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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable, well-built cabin
  • Comfortable all-wheel drive
  • Good fuel economy
Cons
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • No turbo option

digitaltrends[2]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
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.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful turbocharged engine
  • Powerful all-wheel drive
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Cheap-feeling CVT
  • Poor fuel economy

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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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