In 2020 the Subaru Legacy was redesigned inside and out with a leaner, cleaner look on the outside and a more premium design inside. Practical, but classy, the Legacy is a midsized sedan that offers all the Subaru goodies in a simple layout. All-Wheel drive is included on all Subarus except the BRZ, because you just never know when you’ll be driving in bad weather. For the 2021 model year the Legacy adds a seat belt and rear-seat reminder and adaptive headlights that turn in the direction the car is going.
The 2020 Subaru Legacy comes in six trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT. This review will focus on the Premium trim.
Some of the highlights of the Premium trim are: Subaru Starlink that features 11.6-touchscreen, 10-way power driver’s seat including power lumbar support, 17-inch alloy wheels in black with machine finish, leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel.
Powering the Legacy Premium is an updated 2.5-liter BOXER engine, paired to a Continuous Variable Transmission producing 182 horses and 176 lb-ft of torque. Expect to get 27/city, 35/highway, and 30 combined mpg.
The inside of the Legacy is posh with cushiony front and back seats and plenty of legroom in both. There’s that new 11.6-inch tablet-style infotainment screen which gives the interior a more sleek look and is bright and easy to use. The drawback to the large touchscreen is that some of the functions were buried in layers of menus.
All Legacy trim levels come standard with Subaru’s EyeSight system, a suite of advanced safety and driver-assist systems. It includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are standard.
While the Subaru does not exhilarate with quick acceleration, it does have a quiet, smooth ride and makes for a great family sedan. Cornering is good enough to take a twisty road with confidence.
The Legacy still remains a tried and true family car, all gussied-up and raring to go.
