2023 Subaru Legacy review
Subaru Legacy highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Optional turbo engine
- Comfortable cabin
Cons
- Weak base engine
- Distracting infotainment
- Rough-functioning engine stop-start
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 31 highway, 26 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2023 Subaru Legacy is a midsize family sedan with standard full-time all-wheel drive
Subaru introduced an all-new Legacy in 2020, and it remains the only four-door sedan in its class with standard all-wheel drive. Slotted above the compact Impreza, the Legacy gets several upgrades for the 2023 model year. Changes to the Legacy include new front-end styling with a larger grille, an improved EyeSight® driver-assist system, and a more powerful turbocharged engine for the Legacy Sport. The 2023 Subaru Legacy is offered five trim levels that range from the base, which starts below $25,000, to the top-level Touring XT, which boasts the more powerful 260-horsepower turbocharged engine, Nappa leather trim, and a long list of standard features. While the standard all-wheel drive is a big selling point for the Subaru Legacy, making it quite popular in rainy or snowy climates. In locations where weather is less of an issue, the Legacy struggles to garner attention competing against more refined models like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia K5.
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What is new for the 2023 Subaru Legacy?
- The Limited XT trim has been discontinued for 2023.
- Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Sport trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel, Turbo Charged Engine, and Navigation System as standard equipment.
2023 Subaru Legacy trims
Base:
- 182-hp, 176-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Cloth Seats
- Automated Cruise Control
- Side Airbags
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Premium:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Power Seats
- Satellite Radio Ready
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Limited:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Smart Key
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Harman Kardon Sound
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Touring XT:
- Includes all features available on the Limited
- 260-hp, 277-lb-ft of torque 2.4L
- Sunroofs
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Navigation System
Sport:
- Includes all features available on the Touring XT
- No significant upgrades found on the Sport
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What We Like
Performance: The Legacy’s base 2.5-liter engine feels somewhat underpowered in this midsize sedan, but the optional turbocharged motor puts out 260 horsepower, giving the car a much-needed boost. With either powertrain, the Legacy exhibits good driving characteristics with tight handling thanks to responsive steering and good grip from the all-wheel drive.
Comfort: The front seats in the Legacy provide ample support without feeling stiff, and the side bolsters hold you in the seat during spirited driving. The rear seats have good legroom and headroom with a sculpted shape for a more comfortable ride than the typical bench seat. The ride is smooth without being too soft, and while there is a bit of road noise at higher speeds, the engine remains quiet even at high revs.
Storage: It may not have the space of a crossover SUV, but the Legacy offers more than 15 cubic feet of space in its trunk. The trunk is deep and tall, making it ideal for bulky items. The rear seatbacks can be conveniently folded flat via a trunk-mounted lever for additional space. Multiple storage spaces are found throughout the cabin, with good-size door pockets and a shelf in front of the passenger seat.
What Needs Improvement
Technology: The Legacy features a large vertical infotainment display that looks attractive but can be challenging to use. Many features require digging into submenus, making it less intuitive and more distracting than rival systems. Lower trims get a dual-screen system, but the lack of hard buttons makes navigation somewhat troublesome.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Subaru Legacy an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Subaru Legacy 12th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
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Base 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- CD Audio
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
182
Torque (ft-lbs)
176
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
108.3"
Overall length
191.1"
Width
72.4"
Height
59.1"
Leg room
F 42.8"/R 39.5"
Head room
F 39.4"/R 37.2"
Front tires
P225/55VR17
Rear tires
P225/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Subaru Legacy FAQ
The 2023 Subaru Legacy is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base : 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Premium : 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Sport : 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Limited : 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Touring XT : 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
The Subaru Legacy received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Subaru Legacy as 11 out of 28 among Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2023 Subaru Legacy:
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Navigation System
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