2008 Subaru Legacy: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2008 Subaru Legacy gets freshened styling, a revised dashboard, and a new model with a 6-cylinder engine. These midsize sedans offer all-wheel drive and horizontally opposed engines. Note that a wagon body style is no longer offered. Legacy is available in 2.5i and 2.5 GT trims, each with 4-cylinder engines. The 2.5i models have 170 hp. GT and sport-themed GT spec.B are turbocharged and have 243 hp. New for '08 is the 3.0 R Limited, and it has a 245-hp 6-cylinder. Manual transmission is standard on 2.5 models. Automatic is optional on 2.5i and non-spec.B GTs. The automatic is standard on the 3.0. Automatic-transmission Legacys include steering wheel shift paddles for '08. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The spec.B has a sport suspension and specific interior trim.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.

Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 5, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, and Toyota Camry.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Avenger, Honda Accord, and Mazda 5.