Pros:
- All-wheel-drive offers superior (and safer) handling
- Turbo engine provides excellent passing power with reasonable fuel economy
- Hauls as much as many SUVs
Cons:
- Overly-complex stereo and A/C controls
- Turbo engine requires premium fuel
- Manual transmission only available on base model
Mid-size buyers looking for wagon convenience, all-wheel-drive grip, and/or something other than a run-of-the-mill mid-size car
Who should not buy the Subaru Legacy wagon?
Beats me!
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 5-door wagon (also available as a 4-door sedan)
- Trim levels: 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i Limited, 2.5 GT Limited
- Price range (including options): $22,120 - $35,367
- Base engine: 2.5 liter horizontally-opposed 4, 175 horsepower @ 6000 RPM, 169 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
- Optional engine: 2.5 liter turbocharged horizontally-opposed 4, 243 hp @ 6000 RPM, 241 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
- Premium fuel required? Yes (turbo only)
- Transmission: 5-speed manual (2.5i only), 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic (GT only)
- Driveline: Front engine, all-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 22 MPG city/29 MPG highway (non-turbo manual), 23/30 (non-turbo automatic), 19/25 (turbo automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, traction control (GT only), electronic stability control (GT only)
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, air conditioning, CD player
- Major options: Satellite radio, leather seats, roof carrier
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
