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Subaru Legacy

Price $23,995 – $38,595
Fuel consumption 6.4 – 11.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
Entirely revamped last year, the Legacy is back for 2012 with no notable changes. The 2.5i draws on a 2.5L flat-4 that produces 170 hp, but the GT enhances it with a turbocharger to bring the total horsepower up to 265. As for the 3.6R, it uses a 3.6L flat-6. Three transmissions are on the menu: a 6-speed manual, a 5-speed automatic and a CVT.
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Tests and Features

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Test Drives2023 Subaru Legacy GT: Alone With a Big Engine and AWD
The Subaru Legacy is far from enjoying the same type of success as the Crosstrek and Outback are in their respective segments. Subaru-loving families also prefer the Forester (naturally) and the Ascent . When it comes to midsize sedans, the Legacy is a marginal player, too. And yet from 2021-2023 …
First Drives2020 Subaru Legacy: A New Era Begins
If you’re a fan of Subaru’s flat-six engine, chances are you were disappointed to learn that it will no longer be part of the lineup. Fortunately, new models like the 2020 Subaru Legacy have a few tricks up their sleeves to remain competitive. The Car Guide attended a media event …

News

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NewsSubaru to Axe Legacy in 2025, Focus on Electrification and SUVs
Another sedan bites the dust. This time, it’s the Subaru Legacy . The Japanese automaker has confirmed that its venerable midsize car will not return after the 2025 model year, ending a career that began in 1989. The Legacy was the first vehicle that Subaru built in Indiana specifically for …
NewsThe Best Midsize Cars of 2023
Midsize sedans make great family cars, but too many families now prefer to turn to SUVs and pickups. Automakers have eliminated a number of models in recent years, and few remain. Which one is the best money can buy for 2023? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts …
News2023 Subaru Legacy Adds Style, New Tech
A few weeks after the debut of the 2023 Outback at the New York Auto Show, Subaru strickes back with its four-door sibling, the Legacy . Yep, it’s now the midsize sedan’s turn to get a mid-cycle update. First, styling revisions aim to give the car more character. A larger …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Toyota Camry
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Midsize sedans keep losing momentum and market shares. For 2022, not a single model is new to the segment. Just like last year, the best purchase you can make in …
RecallsSubaru : 12 601 Vehicles Recalled in Canada
Transport Canada has issued a recall affecting no less than 12,601 Subaru vehicles due to a faulty fuel pump. Irregular engine operation resulting in a sudden decrease in power could be observed if the low-pressure fuel pump was to stop working. The engine could also refuse to start altogether. Obviously, …
NewsSubaru Halts Production, Announces Two Major Recalls
Just like a number of automakers and companies, Subaru is being directly hit by the global chip shortage. Production at its Lafayette, Indiana assembly plant—home to the Outback , Legacy , Impreza and Ascent —was suspended on Monday. It’s expected to resume on May 3 at the earliest, impacting approximately …
NewsThe Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Toyota Camry
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Midsize sedans are far less popular than they were a few years ago, and yet they have never been so good. The all-new Kia K5 replaces the old Optima, but …

Videos

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Episodes
Motoring TV 2000 Episode 2
Subaru's 2000 Legacy and Outback Honda S2000 1999 Saturn SC2 Ford Cobra recalled due to HP deficit tire rotation Z Fest choosing and installing the proper wiper Jim Kenzie on misuse of word "accident".
Episodes
Motoring TV 2004 Episode 26
Pearson International Airport 2005 Subaru Legacy vehicle that can lift a 747 off the ground 1953 Oldsmobile platinum vs regular spark plugs Toyota drops one-sticker pricing.
Clips
The Subaru Legacy vs Snow
Simply put, Subaru is telling us to remind you that instead of buying an SUV (and they’re not dissing this type of vehicle, because they’ve got some in their lineup to sell), you could consider an AWD car instead. My job here is done. Well, not quite. Subaru Canada decided …
Video Reviews
Review: 2015 Subaru Legacy
The Subaru Legacy has proven fairly popular in Canada over its 25-year history, with the automaker selling more than 70,000 units in Canada since 1989. Fast-forward to the launch of the sedan's sixth generation, and Motoring TV was on hand to find out what has allowed the Subaru Legacy has …
Motoring TV
2015 Subaru Legacy
Subaru launched the new Legacy in the same city where it is built; Lafayette Indiana and Motoring TV was there. As you will see, this is a vehicle that is still trying to earn some respect. Motoring TV Episode #22 …