The 2015 Subaru Legacy made its debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show yesterday. Subaru says
that the redesigned Legacy retains its standard all-wheel drive, is
more fuel-efficient and spacious, and features a host of new and updated
technology features.
The 2015 Legacy's base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder
engine that produces 175 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. A
3.6-liter six-cylinder engine is optional, which is rated at 256
horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. The Legacy comes standard with a
continuously variable transmission, as Subaru has dropped the six-speed
manual that is standard on the 2014 model.
2015 Subaru Legacy (Subaru of America, Inc.)
Subaru says that the 2015 Legacy gets better fuel economy than
the outgoing model, at up to 26/36 mpg city/highway, though this
estimate has yet to be confirmed by the EPA. By comparison, the 2014
model earns up to an EPA-estimated 24/32 mpg city/highway. The improved
efficiency helps bring the Legacy's fuel economy closer to that of
midsize cars like the Mazda6, Nissan Altima and Honda Accord, all of which earn an EPA fuel economy estimate of at least 36 mpg highway.
The Legacy gets updated styling, and Autoblog
says the overall look is "bordering on boring at first glance." Still,
the publication adds that the Legacy's updated grille "lends a little
upscale panache over the current car's simple, rectangular front end."
The 2014 Legacy’s cabin is slightly larger than the outgoing
model’s, and Subaru claims the Legacy has the most passenger space among
midsize cars. There is also a revised dashboard and door panels, which Kicking Tires writes has a clean design and is built with more soft-touch materials than are in the outgoing model.
Standard features include a new infotainment system with a
6.2-inch touch screen, Bluetooth and a backup camera. A navigation
system, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo and a 7-inch touch screen
infotainment system with text messaging capability, satellite radio and
two USB ports are optional. Subaru's EyeSight driver assistance system
is also available, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane
departure warning and pre-collision braking. There is also an available
rear radar safety system, which provides blind spot detection, lane
change assist and rear cross traffic alert.
The 2015 Subaru Legacy will hit dealerships this summer, but
pricing has yet to be announced, For reference, the 2014 model starts at
$20,295.
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