Pros: Spacious interior; controlled, comfortable ride; standard all-wheel drive; large trunk
Cons: Middling fuel economy with 6-cylinder engine; some ergonomic issues with climate controls and available navigation system
CG Says: After its redesign last year, the 2016 Subaru Legacy gets revised power steering that Subaru says provides better feel. Subaru has also retuned the shock absorbers on Limited models. New safety features include available telematics emergency services, headlight on/off linked with the windshield wipers, and the optional EyeSight package now includes lane-departure mitigation. These midsize cars are pleasant to drive, have great interior room, and come with a lot of equipment at reasonable prices. Standard all-wheel drive is a bonus for snow-belt states. While any Legacy is a solid choice, we like the 3.6R models, which have good power and lots of features for the money.
| Class | Midsize Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | 2.5i: $21,745 2.5i Premium: $23,845 2.5i Limited: $26,845 3.6R Limited: $29,945 |
| Base Engine 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 175 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 26 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 36 |
| Optional Engine 3.6-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 256 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29 |
