Subaru Legacy (seventh generation)
For a complete overview of each generation, see Subaru Legacy
Subaru Legacy | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Subaru (Subaru Corporation) |
Production | 2019–present |
Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Yajima plant) United States: Lafayette, Indiana (Lafayette plant) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size car |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
Platform | Subaru Global[1] |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.5 L 182 hp (136 kW) FB25 H4 (gasoline) 2.4 L 260 hp (194 kW) FA24 H4-T (gasoline) |
Transmission | Lineartronic CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in)[2] |
Length | 4,840 mm (190.6 in)[2] |
Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in)[2] |
Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in)[2] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Subaru Legacy (sixth generation) |
The Subaru Legacy is the seventh generation of the Subaru Legacy range of mid-size cars. It made its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2019[3] and went on sale in the fall of 2019.
History
Series production of the seventh generation Legacy and sixth generation Outback started in July 2019.[4] The first of each model was driven off the SIA production line in Lafayette, Indiana on July 29.[5] In the Japanese Market won't sale in this model.
Design
The 2020 model year Legacy was moved to the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which is torsionally stiffer compared to the previous generation Legacy. Its exterior styling is similar to the previous generation model, but the headlights and the taillights are slightly restyled. The interior now features an 11.6 inch touchscreen on all trims except the base model, which has two 7 inch displays.[6]
Notable mechanical changes include an updated base engine, the FB25 now featuring direct injection, and a turbocharged 2.4 liter FA24 flat four engine from the Ascent for higher trim levels which replaces the outgoing 3.6 liter EZ36 flat six engine. 90% of the components in the new FB25 are new compared to its predecessor.[6]
In terms of safety, there is a new optional facial recognition system which uses cameras to warn the driver if the system detects that they are distracted or fatigued.[6]
Trim summary
Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Limited XT | Touring XT | ||
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Console | Stereo | 7" touchscreen | 11.6" touchscreen (navigation optional) | 11.6" touchscreen with navigation | |||
Climate Control | 7" touchscreen | ||||||
Audio | Speakers | 4 | 6 | 12 | |||
Mechanical | Engine | 2.5L FB25 DI | 2.4L FA24 Turbo | ||||
Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | ||||||
Drive | All-wheel drive | ||||||
Chassis | Wheel size (in) | 17 | 18 | ||||
ADAS | EyeSight | Yes | |||||
Blind-Spot Detection | No | Optional | Yes | ||||
Driver drowsiness detection | No | Optional | Yes |
Outback
Subaru Outback | |
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Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door mid-size crossover SUV/station wagon |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,745 mm (108.1 in)[7] |
Length | 4,860 mm (191.3 in)[7] |
Width | 1,855 mm (73.0 in)[7] |
Height | 1,680 mm (66.1 in)[7] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Subaru Outback (fifth generation) |
The revised Outback was premiered at the New York International Auto Show on April 17, 2019 and went on sale at United States dealerships starting in the fall of 2019. Changes and features mirror those made to the Legacy,[8] and the raised suspension of the Outback provides a minimum ground clearance of 8.7 in (220 mm).[7]
References
- Meier, Fred (7 February 2019). "Subaru Legacy Carries on for 2020 With New Platform, Turbo, Tech". Cars.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- "World Premier of All-New 2020 Subaru Legacy Sedan" (Press release). Subaru Corporation. February 7, 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- "Subaru to debut all-new 2020 Legacy at Chicago Auto Show". 31 January 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- Krok, Andrew (July 30, 2019). "2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy start production, Forester reaches a sales milestone". Road/Show by CNet. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- "Subaru Begins Production of All-New Legacy and Outback Models in the U.S." (Press release). Subaru Global Media. July 30, 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- Stoklosa, Alexander (7 February 2019). "2020 Subaru Legacy Sedan – All-Wheel Drive, New Turbo, Large Touchscreen". Car and Driver. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- "World Premier of All-New 2020 Subaru Outback" (Press release). Subaru Corporation. April 17, 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- Capparella, Joey (April 17, 2019). "The 2020 Subaru Outback Adds a Turbo Engine and New Features". Car and Driver. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
External links
- Subaru Legacy Official Page(USA)
- "2020 Subaru Legacy (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- "2020 Subaru Outback (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.