Guide Note

The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car from the Japanese automaker Subaru. It is available as a sedan or station wagon

Fast Facts

1. Class: Mid-Size Mid Range Sedan or Station Wagon
2. First sold: 1990
3. Seats: Five
4. Engine: 2.5L H4
5. Transmission: Five-speed manual with overdrive
6. Fuel efficiency: 20/26 mpg
7. Power: 243 @ 6,000
8. Torque: 241 @ 3,600
9. Top speed: 130 mph
10. 0-60: 5.8 seconds
11. Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
12. Curb weight: 3,270 pounds
13. Fuel capacity: 16.9 gallons
14. Maximum towing capacity: 2,700 pounds
15. MSRP: $20,795

"A family car that does a nice impression of a sport sedan, the 2008 Subaru Legacy is a lot of car for the money. Whether you're an enthusiast in need of four doors or a safety-conscious parent who loves driving, the Subaru Legacy is worth strong consideration."—Edmunds.com¹

"The front strut and rear multi-link suspensions deliver neutral handling that inspires confidence, and the all-wheel-drive system is packaged with its weighty parts located near the center of the vehicle in the interest of balance."—Automobile²

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