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2015 Subaru Legacy review

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Pros

  • Good standard features
  • Comfortable interior
  • Tech upgrades

Cons

  • Stiff ride
  • Slow acceleration compared to others in its class
  • Disappearance of the manual transmission

Mileage (EPA estimate)

20 city, 29 highway, 23 combined

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Refreshed midsize sedan with AWD

The Subaru Legacy was fully redesigned for 2015. This version has an upgraded interior with comfortable seating, new driver assistance features, and enhanced fuel-sipping performance. This AWD four-door midsize sedan is more refined than earlier iterations.

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What is new for the 2015 Subaru Legacy?

  • The Legacy is available in a variety of new trims, including the Base, Limited, and Premium.
  • The 2.5I, 2.5I Limited, 2.5I Premium, and 2.5I Sport trims have been discontinued for 2015.
  • Legacy trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Memory Seat(s), and Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment this year.
  • Remote Start, Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, and Smart Key features are now available as options on select trims.

5 reasons to buy the 2015 Subaru Legacy

1. Engine options 

You have two engine options in the 2015 Subaru Legacy: a 2.5L four-cylinder and a 3.6L six-cylinder. The base 2.5L horizontally opposed ("boxer") four-cylinder engine sends out 175 hp and 174 lb ft. of torque. The six-cylinder version produces 256 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. Both engines pair with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) which is standard on all Legacy vehicles. 

2. Comfortable cabin 

As a driver, you need comfortable seats to have the best driving experience. Subaru recognizes this and prioritizes comfort and convenience for all occupants, especially the driver with the Legacy's supportive front seats. The 2.5i Premium trim has a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat to help you find the ideal driving position. It also has heated front seats for cold-weather comfort. The 2.5i and 3.6R Limited trims add leather upholstery, heated rear seats, and a four-way power-adjustable passenger seat. This will be the car everyone wants to use on a road trip. 

3. A plethora of driver assistance features 

Standard electronic stability control makes this car drive like a dream even on bumpy roads. The 2015 Subaru Legacy has options to look for that include a navigation system, moonroof, proximity key, blind-spot monitoring, and push-button start on various trims or as add-on features. You can also be on the lookout for Subaru’s proprietary camera-based EyeSight system, with collision automatic braking at speeds less than 30 mph, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. 

4. Fun driving experience 

The Subaru Legacy is a flat-cornering, road-hugging machine that’s a delight to drive. You’ll find yourself looking to take the long way home—the one with windy roads—just so you can let the car perform. The 2015 Legacy drives smoothly but delivers driving feedback you'll love if you want to feel the road. 

5. Good tech features 

The optional seven-inch touchscreen in Suburu’s Limited trim looks and functions much better than those in older Subarus. The upgraded infotainment system screen responds easily to inputs and lets you pinch and zoom with gesture controls. Large icons make it easy to read. The 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited models add a 12-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.7 out of 5

13 customer reviews
Based on customer reviews, the 2015 Subaru Legacy is a car with great features. Customers like the car's fuel economy and comfort.

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Excellent

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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Premium 4WD/AWD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

175

Torque (ft-lbs)

174

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

18.5

Wheelbase

108.3"

Overall length

188.8"

Width

72.4"

Height

59"

Leg room

F 42.9"/R 38.1"

Head room

F 40"/R 37"

Front tires

P225/55VR17

Rear tires

P225/55VR17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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