- sedan 53,768
- 148 below average
- 12,500 fair
- Bartonsville, PA
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- autoshopper.com
- 148 below average sedan 53,768 gasoline manual
2012 subaru legacy review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-wheel drive gives this sedan great all-weather capability. introductionall-wheel drive makes the subaru legacy an excellent choice for anyone who wants a midsize sedan capable of handling the worst weather. These cars are particularly enjoyable to drive through the mountains where winding roads may be dry, wet, icy or covered with snow. However, responsive handling, respectable performance and handsome styling make the legacy enjoyable to own even when the sun is shining and the roads are dry. all legacy models are sedans. Among midsize sedans, the legacy doesn't seem overly large, thanks to relatively short overhangs front and rear and a coupe-like roofline. Distinctive styling helps the legacy stand apart from other midsize sedans. All are subaru's signature horizontally opposed engines, two flat-4s and a flat-6, which keep the center of gravity low for improved handling. the subaru legacy 2. 5i gets good fuel economy and we found it effortless to drive, especially with the optional continuously variable transmission: put it in drive and go. The legacy 2. 5gt is sporty and fun to drive with its turbocharged engine and manual gearbox. The legacy 3. 6r has strong low-rpm power from its big six-cylinder engine for excellent drivability; it's powerful and luxurious. All of them are enjoyable to drive and offer good handling, the benefits of all-wheel drive, a low center of gravity and nicely tuned suspensions. inside, the legacy is wonderfully comfortable, with high-quality interior trim. We particularly liked the perforated leather on the limited models. These aren't luxury cars, but they are premium cars in terms of the quality of materials and the engineering that goes into them. Front- and rear-seat legroom is adequate. Trunk space measures 14. 7 cubic feet, average for the segment. the 2012 legacy represents the fifth generation of the model, which was completely redesigned for 2010. Only minor changes have made their way into the lineup since then. Changes for 2012 have consisted almost entirely of new standard equipment and option packages. Among them: 2012 subaru legacy models offer a new alloy wheel package that includes fog lights and cold-weather equipment. Audio systems have been upgraded on 2012 legacy premium and 2012 legacy limited models. The cvt is optional 1000). New for 2012 is an alloy wheel package 995) that includes 16-inch aluminum wheels, fog lights and an all-weather package comprising two-stage heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and a windshield wiper de-icer. legacy 2. 5i premium 21,995) adds a 10-way power driver's seat, alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and other conveniences. New for 2012 is an upgraded six-speaker am/fm/cd stereo that includes bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity with steering-wheel controls and audio streaming, rdbs, ipod control capability, a usb port and 3. 5mm auxiliary input jack, and pre-wiring for xm/ sirius satellite radio. Cvt is optional 1000), as is the all weather package 500); or order the all weather package combined with a moonroof 1495). The previously standard nine-speaker harman-kardon 440-watt audio system now incorporates all the same connectivity features as the new premium-level stereo, plus hd radio and a 4. 3-inch lcd display. Xm satellite radio is standard. Fog lights are now standard as well. The only options are the moonroof 995) and the moonroof plus navigation 2,995), which includes a rearview camera. legacy 2. 5gt limited 31,595) is equipped similarly but powered by a 265-hp turbocharged engine with 6-speed manual transmission, larger brakes, and 18-inch alloy wheels with summer tires. The moonroof is standard, as is a hood scoop and unique interior trim. The only transmission offered is a 6-speed manual, and the only option is navigation 2,000). legacy 3. 6r 25,095) comes with a 3. 6-liter six-cylinder engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, along with the larger brakes from the gt model, and 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires. Otherwise standard equipment is just slightly more deluxe than on the base 2. 5i. No options are available. legacy 3. 6r premium 26,295) adds 10-way power driver's seat, all-weather package, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the same new deluxe stereo as the 2. 5i premium. The optional navigation system includes a rearview camera. walkaroundthe subaru legacy looks sleek with its coupe-like roofline. Aggressive wheel arches and edged flares are enhanced by handsome alloy wheels. in front, subaru's badge (the pleiades constellation, a. The seven sisters) is set within a bright flying wing that spans the chrome-outlined grille. Character lines arc from the grille to form power bulges on the hood as they taper upward to the a-pillar. there's a short rear deck with squared-off rear valances (smooth and not boxy), part of the standard aero package, giving an impression of size. on the legacy 2. 5gt, a prominent hood scoop sucks in air and tunnels it to the turbocharger intercooler. Along with the 18-inch wheels with wide-profile tires and twin-tip exhaust, it's clear that the gt means business. the rigid legacy chassis uses a fully reinforced cage of high-strength steel. Fluid engine mounts help reduce noise. interiorthe subaru legacy cabin is nice, with quality interior materials all around. We found the front bucket seats wonderfully comfortable. The three-spoke steering wheel isn't as handsome as the rest of the interior, although the optional leather wrap is nice. Visibility in all directions is good. the rear seats, especially in perforated leather, fit as nicely as the fronts, with a scalloped seatback that gives more knee room. Gas strut supports, no intrusion into trunk space: quality detail, for such an affordable midsize car. The controls on the center stack are all well done. We tested both transmissions in the base subaru legacy 2. 5i and recommend the optional continuously variable transmission. The cvt makes driving effortless and gets significantly better fuel economy than the standard 6-speed manual gearbox. The cvt works like a regular automatic transmission: just shift it into drive and go. It comes with paddle shifters on the steering wheel allowing the driver to shift into different ratios when preferred. The 265-hp turbocharged engine, with its large turbocharger that sits low and near to the exhaust, is capable of pulling 258 pound-feet of.
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