2009 Subaru Legacy: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2009 Subaru Legacy lineup gains a new trim level--the 3.0 R. These midsize sedans offer all-wheel drive and horizontally-opposed engines. Legacy is available in 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i Limited, 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. Also available are the 3.0 R and 3.0 R Limited. They have a 245-hp 6-cylinder. Manual transmission is standard on 2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition. Automatic is optional on 2.5i and non-spec.B GTs. The automatic is standard on 2.5i Limited and 3.0. 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 the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, and Kia Rondo. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 5, Saturn Aura, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, and Nissan Maxima.