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2012 Subaru Legacy review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 25 highway, 20 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Subaru Legacy?

  • The 2.5I Premium trim now comes with Automatic Transmission, Satellite Radio Ready, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The 2.5I trim now comes with Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.

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RepairPal reliability rating

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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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Subaru Legacy features and specs

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2.5I 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

170

Torque (ft-lbs)

170

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

18.5

Wheelbase

108.3"

Overall length

186.4"

Width

71.7"

Height

59.3"

Leg room

F 43"/R 37.8"

Head room

F 40.3"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P205/60R16

Rear tires

P205/60R16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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