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-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, and a new continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional. Legacy 2.5GT Premium and 2.5GT Limited have a turbocharged version of the 2.5-liter engine with 265 hp. 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-hp 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, while a navigation system is optional.