New 2010 Subaru Legacy

Totally redesigned, the 2010 Subaru Legacy is bigger, more powerful, and totally fresh. Continuing the Subaru tradition of affordable performance coupled with all-wheel drive and superior safety, all for just a fistful of dollars – this is a legacy truly worth continuing.

Choose between three versatile engines and multiple options packages. The base model 2.5i comes with a 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder motor, and a new continuously variable transmission (CVT). A new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder cranks out 265 horsepower, and is mated to a new six-speed manual transmission, while the new, larger 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine produces 256-horsepower and is bolted up to a five-speed automatic. The Legacy receives 18-23 mpg in the city and 25-31 mpg on the highway, while competing with the Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Chevy Malibu.

The Legacy’s wheelbase was stretched for 2010, so that interior room is now competitive with the biggest and best in the class – notably, the Legacy offers an additional four inches of rear legroom over the 2009 model! The interior starts basic, with cloth seats, but for a few dollars more buyers can step up to the Premium package and get a 10-way power driver’s seat and leather wrapped steering wheel. Upgrade to the Limited edition, and your Legacy will come with a Harmon-Kardon® stereo, leather seats, dual zone climate control and access to more options.

The tradition of safety at Subaru is continued with the 2010 Legacy. Front side airbags, and front and rear seat head airbags, complement standard traction and stability controls, along with antilock brakes, brake assist, all-wheel drive, and one of the best crash structures in the business, to create an unbeatable safe sedan. Crash test ratings are not available at the time of writing, but the 2009 Legacy received Five-Star front and side impact ratings, and Subaru made the Legacy even safer for 2010.

The 2010 Subaru is a fun, fast, unique offering in the midsize sedan segment. The Legacy boasts one of the lowest entry prices even among the economy group, but when fully loaded, the 2010 Subaru Legacy competes with luxury midsize sedans for several thousand dollars less.