2010 Subaru Legacy: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Subaru Legacy is redesigned with freshened styling, a revised model lineup, and a new 6-cylinder engine. This midsize car is about 3 inches wider, taller, and longer in wheelbase than the 2009 Legacy. Three engines and eight trim levels are offered, all with horizontally opposed engines and standard all-wheel drive. The 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, and 2.5i Limited have a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, and optional is a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves like an automatic. Legacy 2.5GT Premium and 2.5GT Limited have a turbocharged version of the 2.5-liter engine with 265 horsepower. Those models only have a 6-speed manual transmission. The top-line 3.6R, 3.6R Premium, and 3.6R Limited have a new 256-horsepower 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine that teams with a 5-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. A sunroof is optional on Premium and Limited models. Heated front seats are optional on 2.5i Premium and standard on all except 2.5i and 3.6R. Leather upholstery is standard on Limited versions, while a navigation system is optional.

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, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord sedan, Honda Accord coupe, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, and Toyota Prius. Our Recommended picks are the Kia Rondo, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, and Toyota Camry.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord Crosstour, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Kizashi, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius. Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan also gain gas/electric hybrid models for 2010.