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: The Subaru Legacy is refreshed for 2018 with updated front and rear fascias and revised interiors. Legacy now has more sound insulation for a quieter interior. Subaru’s midsize sedan has two engines choices: a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter four cylinder and a 256-hp 3.6-liter six-cylinder. Both are paired with a CVT automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard. Available safety features include pre-collision warning and autonomous braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot alert, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic reverse braking. 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: $23,055 2.5i Premium: $25,155 2.5i Sport: $27,205 2.5i Limited: $29,955 3.6R Limited: $32,805 |
| Base Engine 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 175 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 25 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 34 |
| Optional Engine 3.6-liter 6-cylinder |
| Horsepower 256 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 28 |
