6 Reasons to Buy a Subaru Legacy (What’s New for 2024?)

Considering the ascent starts at 2k more over the Impreza I think the ascent is much better value. I own a WRX currently but this would be a great second car.

despite the good review, your shirt is the highlight here

One thing to keep in mind is that Subaru has issues with their infotainment system and have 2 class action lawsuits over them. I have a 2018 Subaru Legacy limited which it's infotainment system went bad 4 months after it's extended warranty ended. I cannot get a new one from the dealer and when complaining to the parts person they recommend going after market so why did I buy a limited if I loose that on changing out the infotainment system? This was my only real option so if you are looking at Subaru take into consideration the lack of support for their electronics.

There are still drivers that want a sedan with a lockable trunk. Thank you for sharing.

I want to see a rally model with an extra 1.5 inch of clearance and a wilderness dress up.

"when you want more support than a healthy relationship " had me wheezing 😂

I would definitely pick this over a Camry or Honda accord.

They shouldn't make all the camera "Safety' crap standard. Waste of money, they don't prevent crashes and make vehicle repairs more expensive.

Why pay more than a toyota camry for a vehicle that is underpowered with a CVT?

Best Subaru deal is a base impreza. Can’t get any awd hatch back with that fuel economy for that price.

Legacy 2015 limited ❤ my love

Subaru should do a super sporty redesign for the legacy like Toyota did with the Camry.

Not sure what resale you have in mind but non turbo Subaru Legacy value hits the bottom fast! But it stay at the bottom longer which over time is higher than others.

Kudos to Subaru for keeping a CD player in this one all these years

Right. My windshield just cracked spontaneously. Other than that, it's a great sedan.

utter Pablum, both the car and this guy (who would like this soulless item)

Because of the turbo engines, I either get the Outback or the Legacy. I've driven underpowered cars before and worried that 18 wheelers and other cars were going to run me over. I want a safe, comfortable car and I'm really impressed with Subaru. The value of their cars is amazing. There model lineup forces you to think what do you need vs. what do you want. If you can get past trying to impress your neighbors and coworkers, Subaru is a great choice. Great review of this underrated gem.

Sometimes all you want is a nice car. And this is very nice.

When you just have to get a new non luxury awd midsized sedan, this is your only choice.

Too bad Subaru doesn’t offer a hybrid Legacy to compete with the Camry/Accord hybrids.

I got a 2020 Legacy base model love it all around great daily driver point A to point B transportation. its comfortable it's got all wheel drive its roomy and reliable got no complaints.

I’ve noticed the criminal Altimas too! What’s up with that? One thing that I really miss about the Legacy is the scissor strut trunk lid.

Very helpful and professional video!! Thank you!!

CVT's seem to take finesse to find out where the human throttle operation meets the computers performance peak. It's not as simple as pressing the gas. My Corolla's acceleration varies quite a bit depending on whether or not you apply gas at the right time. It's weird and not like a standard automatic at all.

Too slow and seats look like they would hurt shoulders and upper back.

High in adrenaline, not testosterone lol

Subaru need to stop playing and add the horsepower 177hp is not enough period this is where they are losing out

And does it still have the on/off stop engine idiocy ?

lol his tshirt

I would buy this except for the fact that it might be discontinued....... which means a daerth of aftermarket support and parts.

Had a 2018 legacy until my GF totaled it. Best car i ever owned. Never was stuckoffroad in soft sand. Great car

No base models in Canada. Makes the price increase significant

I like the Legacy a lot. I wish more people would give Subaru a chance, instead of just automatically going to Honda or Toyota as everyone has been programmed to do. Corolla and Civic, great cars, but not the only good cars around.

I've owned a 2016 since new. It had every feature for much less than many other cars I compared. It has been a great car, put Blizzaks on it for winter and it goes anywhere in the snow my 2013 OUtback did. Standard AWD, Eyesight/adaptive CC, and safety suite that just trumped the competition for the price at the time. I think many just don't like the brand name. Very silly, and people should get over it. Subaru is doing better with styling that is appealing to some younger buyers. They need to do a better job at this.

I still have my 1999 Subaru Legacy with my own 'sport tuned ' suspension and MANUAL TRANSMISSION...

Sorry I wouldn't pay outback limited XT money for this... Wife will be getting a new van once we find one and I'll get the outback XT for myself...

Subaru lost the fun Factor when they went purely CVT ... I like the eyesight but thing still has issues if I wear sunglasses...or thinks I not paying attention...not to mention knowing it is me 🤷‍♂️

Very much like how the reviewer spends time discussing his preferred trim level and the value associated with it. VERY helpful to anyone shopping for a vehicle and not commonly done (for some reason) by most reviewers.

On a side note, the moment Subaru gets into the hybrid game using Toyota-sourced hybrid drives I will be buying Subarus until further notice.

Does anyone else think the new WRX looks like a Honda?

Why does it have a cd player?

It's really a shame that there's no EV opposition.

My concern is that it might get discontinued.. :-(

We bought an early production 2020 Premium and it did have a buggy screen that would shut off for no reason in the middle of driving and have to reboot. It would happen about once a week. We complained and got a $500 service credit which paid for most of a new set of tires. Mid 2021 they sent out an update which fixed it and it hasn't happened since.

I have a beautiful 09 legacy that I absolutely love but I may be ready to upgrade to the 2023

Crappy and cheap CVT transmission kills this car.

Question ❓ Does it come in manual? Seriously i don't know.

Those rims are God awful though, holy shit 😂 if I get a car like this I’m immediately getting a body kit or something.

Had an XT and promptly dumped it halfway through my lease. It was made well and drove very well but the electronics gremlins did me in. I was fighting the lane centering against hurling me to the right, the facial recognition system would forget who I was, the cruise control controls were stupid (one click=5 mph change), and it had the most annoying start stop system of all time.

Own a 2022 Legacy Touring XT rn. Brand new $40k off the lot. Oil level sensor was dripping oil at about 800 miles. Parts was on nationwide back order for over a month. While getting the oil level sensor replaced, technician said the lower oil pan was also leaking. They had to reseal the lower pan. Not a peace of mind on reliability on a $40k sedan. MPG in city is 16 but Hwy is close to 28-30. 11.6" infotainment was clunky, slow and glitchy up until the most recent March 2023 firmware update. It help but for how long? Time will tell. The new UI looks better with the AVH icon on the screen along with heated/ventilated seats seat icon. Now comes the rattling: eye sight, moon roof, center channel speaker area, passenger side door has an annoying pinging sound along with the seat belt B pillar inside. Just recently started happening. I get to work in the morning, work my shift, jump in the car and push start and it just cranks, cranks, cranks like its starving for fuel or spark and then fires up. Battery tested good. Battery charging good. Changed the fob battery. Happened 2x already since the beginning of April 2023. Not sure and the temperature outside has been 70-75 in the afternoon too. Not bashing Subaru, I get every vehicle has issues. We still own 4 total Subaru's in our family and drive all of them daily. Mine is the newest with the most issues.

2020 Legacy Limited owner here. I can’t believe this car doesn’t get more love. And with the most recent software update patching up a lot of the infotainment lagginess and UI issues this gen of Legacy models are easy recommendations.

Naturally aspirated 2.5 with a CVT may not give the best merge-to-traffic power. I hope they fixed the boxer engine's leaky headgasket issue. It's a nice looking car. It would be sad if it ends up like a Nissan Altima with its CVT issues.

I bought a 23 Legacy Premium and I like it so far it is a bit under-powered though.