The Subaru Legacy (BW) is the seventh generation of the Legacy range of mid-size cars, with the station wagon version the Subaru Outback (BT) being the sixth generation of the Legacy-based Outback range. It made its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2019,[4] and went on sale in the third quarter of 2019. Unlike the previous generations, the seventh generation Legacy will not be sold in Japan and Australia due to disappointing sales for its predecessor.
| Subaru Legacy (seventh generation) | |
|---|---|
 Subaru Legacy (US, pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
| Model code | BW |
| Production | 2019–2025 |
| Model years | 2020–2025 |
| Assembly | United States: Lafayette, Indiana (SIA) Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Outback only)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform[2] |
| Related | Subaru Outback (6th generation) Subaru Ascent |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L 182 hp (136 kW) FB25 H4 (gasoline) 2.4 L 260 hp (194 kW) FA24F H4-T (gasoline) |
| Transmission | Simulated 8-speed Lineartronic CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in)[3] |
| Length | 4,840 mm (190.6 in)[3] |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in)[3] |
| Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in)[3] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Subaru Legacy (sixth generation) |
History
editSeries production of the seventh generation Legacy and sixth generation Outback started in July 2019.[5] The first of each model was driven off the SIA production line in Lafayette, Indiana, on July 29.[6]
The seventh generation Legacy is not marketed in Japan. Orders for the sixth generation Legacy were accepted through June 22, 2020, and production was discontinued after that date.[7]
The seventh generation Legacy was discontinued in New Zealand after the 2020 model year.[8]
Design
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The 2020 model year Legacy was moved to the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which is torsionally stiffer compared to the previous generation Legacy. Its exterior styling is similar to the previous generation model, but the headlights and the taillights are slightly restyled. The interior now features an 11.6 inch touchscreen on all trims except the base model, which has two 7 inch displays.[9] The screens are manufactured by Denso and shared with the Toyota Prius Prime.[10][11] There are two separate Denso processors, one drives the infotainment system while the other operates critical vehicle functions.[12]
Some notable mechanical changes include an updated base engine, the FB25 now featuring direct injection, and a turbocharged 2.4 liter FA24 flat four engine from the Ascent for higher trim levels which replaces the outgoing 3.6 liter EZ36 flat six engine. 90% of the components in the new FB25 are new compared to its predecessor.[9]
In terms of safety, there is a new optional facial recognition system which uses cameras to warn the driver if the system detects that they are distracted or fatigued.[9]
Subaru did a refresh for the 2023 model year.[13] The external changes included revised front end along with new wheel designs. The interior colors and materials had small changes. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android™ Auto were added to trims with the 11.6" touchscreen.
Trim summary
edit| Base | Premium | Sport | Limited | Limited XT | Touring XT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Console | Stereo | 7" touchscreen | 11.6" touchscreen (navigation optional) | 11.6" touchscreen with navigation | |||
| Climate Control | 7" touchscreen | ||||||
| Audio | Speakers | 4 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Mechanical | Engine | 2.5L FB25 DI | 2.4L FA24 Turbo | ||||
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | ||||||
| Drive | All-wheel drive | ||||||
| Chassis | Wheel size (in) | 17 | 18 | ||||
| ADAS | EyeSight | Yes | |||||
| Blind-Spot Detection | No | Optional | Yes | ||||
| Driver drowsiness detection | No | Optional | Yes | ||||
Awards and recognition
edit- 2019 Wards 10 Best User Experiences (Outback)[14]
- 2020 Autotrader's 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers (Outback)[15]
- Autotrader's Best New Cars for 2020 list (Outback)[16]
- 2020 Good Housekeeping's Best New Family Cars – Best Station Wagon (Outback)[17]
- 2021-2023 Kelley Blue Book's Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own: Mid-size SUV – 2-row (Outback)[18]
- 2024 Consumer Reports' The Most Comfortable Cars You Can Buy[19]
References and Sources
edit- ^ "2021 Subaru Outback: Australian deliveries halted over unknown issue – UPDATE". CarAdvice. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ Meier, Fred (7 February 2019). "Subaru Legacy Carries on for 2020 With New Platform, Turbo, Tech". Cars.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d "World Premier of All-New 2020 Subaru Legacy Sedan" (Press release). Subaru Corporation. February 7, 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Subaru to debut all-new 2020 Legacy at Chicago Auto Show". 31 January 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
- ^ Krok, Andrew (July 30, 2019). "2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy start production, Forester reaches a sales milestone". Road/Show by CNet. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ "Subaru Begins Production of All-New Legacy and Outback Models in the U.S." (Press release). Subaru Global Media. July 30, 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ^ Tsubakiyama, Kazuo (April 23, 2020). "東京スバル、レガシィ B4とBRZの受注終了をアナウンス" [Tokyo: Subaru announces end of orders for Legacy B4 and BRZ]. Car Watch. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "New Zealand farewells iconic Subaru Legacy". September 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Stoklosa, Alexander (7 February 2019). "2020 Subaru Legacy Sedan – All-Wheel Drive, New Turbo, Large Touchscreen". Car and Driver. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
- ^ "11.6-inch Touch Display | Products & Services | What we do | DENSO Global Website". www.denso.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ^ "Safety and Cockpit Systems | Products & Services | What we do | DENSO Global Website". www.denso.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ^ 2020 Subaru Outback XT Onyx Review and Off-Road Test, retrieved 2021-05-01
- ^ https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/1906/1/subaru-debuts-refreshed-2023-legacy-sedan-new-front
- ^ "Subaru U.S. Media Center - 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK CHOSEN FOR WARDS 10 BEST USER EXPERIENCES LIST". media.subaru.com. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "Subaru U.S. Media Center - 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK CHOSEN FOR AUTOTRADER "BEST CARS FOR DOG LOVERS" LIST". media.subaru.com. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "Subaru U.S. Media Center - 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK NAMED TO AUTOTRADER BEST NEW CARS FOR 2020". media.subaru.com. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "Subaru U.S. Media Center - SUBARU OUTBACK NAMED AS A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 2020 BEST NEW FAMILY CAR FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW". media.subaru.com. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ^ "SUBARU EARNS FIVE AWARDS IN KELLEY BLUE BOOK 2023 5-YEAR COST TO OWN AWARDS - Subaru U.S. Media Center". Subaru Media. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/the-most-comfortable-cars-you-can-buy-a3345437925/
External links
edit- Subaru Legacy Official Page (USA)
- "2020 Subaru Legacy (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- "2020 Subaru Outback (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.