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2016 Subaru Legacy Review
For 2016 Subaru Legacy, a new Starlink safety package is added in to the Premium and Limited trims, although the EyeSight system gets Lane Keep Assist. Steering feel has been improved for all models and a new auto on/off feature functions both the car headlights and windshield wipers.
Driving Impressions
Simply because the 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan's boxer engine rests deep in the engine bay, the vehicle itself has a lower center of gravity and therefore enhanced stability in the turns. The standard 2.5 liter four-cylinder performs on par with other four-cylinder cars in this class, but the CVT makes it feel more sensitive than its 175 hp rating suggests. Still, if you want power for rapid acceleration and confident passing, it's the six-cylinder's robust 256 horsepower that is required. However, choosing for the larger engine negates the smaller engine's outstanding 36 mpg. In the turns, the Legacy's suspension allows more lean than in a Mazda6 or Ford Fusion, but it never feels out of control or unstable. In fact, the 2016 Subaru Legacy provides the kind of smooth ride most customers are looking for. If you want all-out performance, probably Subaru's WRX is a better option.
2016 Subaru Legacy Interior
The 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan's five-passenger cabin feels modern, useful and entertaining. A handsome center stack contains a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard rear-view camera. Passenger space is generous front and rear, and the Legacy's trunk capability sits at an impressive 15.0 cubic feet. Most controls are user-friendly, and the upgraded command screen features multi-touch-and-swipe technology, like a tablet. Phone-pairing is easy. The driver's seat has good lumbar support, but even at its lowest setting may be too much for some people. Rear seat legroom is generous and on Limited trims, the rear car seats are heated.
Exterior
In the previous years, the midsize sedan segment has began to look like a elegance pageant, with automakers competing to one-up each other with style and pizazz. In this competition, the 2016 Subaru Legacy earns the headline of Miss Congeniality. In that, Subaru's newest Legacy remains attractive but not fancy. If there's a trend it comes after, it's that of a big, trapezoidal grille. In back, six-cylinder types are distinguished by double stainless steel exhaust outlets. All Subaru Legacy types for 2016 have excellent visibility many thanks to innovative details like a small window below the A-pillar.
Under the Hood
Two engine options are offered in the 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan: a 2.5 liter four-cylinder or 3.6-liter six-cylinder. Both engines have a horizontal or "boxer" settings. It is called the latter because with engine's horizontal position, the pistons move sideways in and out, similar to a boxer's fists. This configuration minimizes vehicle vibration and lowers the Subaru's center of gravity for a stable feel. All 2016 Subaru Legacy types now use the CVT, which has been refined to feel more like a regular automatic transmission. Fuel economy has been enhanced in both engines for this new model year, and both can run on regular 87-octane gasoline.
Pricing Notes
2016 Subaru Legacy AWD sedan has a MSRP beginning at $22,500 for a base 2.5i model. At the other end of the spectrum is the 3.6R Limited model that starts at $30,750 and can achieve the mid-$30K mark with options. The Legacy's costs are in line with opponents such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima. The 2016 Subaru Legacy's real value differentiator is the truth that all types come with all-wheel drive. Only two other 2016 Subaru Legacy's competitors even offer it – the Ford Fusion and Chrysler 200 and supplying them with the feature costs considerably more. An AWD Fusion commences around $27,000, while an AWD Chrysler 200 begins at almost $30,000. thecarspecs.com/2016-subaru-legacy-review/
2016 Subaru Legacy Review
For 2016 Subaru Legacy, a new Starlink safety package is added in to the Premium and Limited trims, although the EyeSight system gets Lane Keep Assist. Steering feel has been improved for all models and a new auto on/off feature functions both the car headlights and windshield wipers.
Driving Impressions
Simply because the 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan's boxer engine rests deep in the engine bay, the vehicle itself has a lower center of gravity and therefore enhanced stability in the turns. The standard 2.5 liter four-cylinder performs on par with other four-cylinder cars in this class, but the CVT makes it feel more sensitive than its 175 hp rating suggests. Still, if you want power for rapid acceleration and confident passing, it's the six-cylinder's robust 256 horsepower that is required. However, choosing for the larger engine negates the smaller engine's outstanding 36 mpg. In the turns, the Legacy's suspension allows more lean than in a Mazda6 or Ford Fusion, but it never feels out of control or unstable. In fact, the 2016 Subaru Legacy provides the kind of smooth ride most customers are looking for. If you want all-out performance, probably Subaru's WRX is a better option.
2016 Subaru Legacy Interior
The 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan's five-passenger cabin feels modern, useful and entertaining. A handsome center stack contains a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with standard rear-view camera. Passenger space is generous front and rear, and the Legacy's trunk capability sits at an impressive 15.0 cubic feet. Most controls are user-friendly, and the upgraded command screen features multi-touch-and-swipe technology, like a tablet. Phone-pairing is easy. The driver's seat has good lumbar support, but even at its lowest setting may be too much for some people. Rear seat legroom is generous and on Limited trims, the rear car seats are heated.
Exterior
In the previous years, the midsize sedan segment has began to look like a elegance pageant, with automakers competing to one-up each other with style and pizazz. In this competition, the 2016 Subaru Legacy earns the headline of Miss Congeniality. In that, Subaru's newest Legacy remains attractive but not fancy. If there's a trend it comes after, it's that of a big, trapezoidal grille. In back, six-cylinder types are distinguished by double stainless steel exhaust outlets. All Subaru Legacy types for 2016 have excellent visibility many thanks to innovative details like a small window below the A-pillar.
Under the Hood
Two engine options are offered in the 2016 Subaru Legacy sedan: a 2.5 liter four-cylinder or 3.6-liter six-cylinder. Both engines have a horizontal or "boxer" settings. It is called the latter because with engine's horizontal position, the pistons move sideways in and out, similar to a boxer's fists. This configuration minimizes vehicle vibration and lowers the Subaru's center of gravity for a stable feel. All 2016 Subaru Legacy types now use the CVT, which has been refined to feel more like a regular automatic transmission. Fuel economy has been enhanced in both engines for this new model year, and both can run on regular 87-octane gasoline.
Pricing Notes
2016 Subaru Legacy AWD sedan has a MSRP beginning at $22,500 for a base 2.5i model. At the other end of the spectrum is the 3.6R Limited model that starts at $30,750 and can achieve the mid-$30K mark with options. The Legacy's costs are in line with opponents such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima. The 2016 Subaru Legacy's real value differentiator is the truth that all types come with all-wheel drive. Only two other 2016 Subaru Legacy's competitors even offer it – the Ford Fusion and Chrysler 200 and supplying them with the feature costs considerably more. An AWD Fusion commences around $27,000, while an AWD Chrysler 200 begins at almost $30,000. thecarspecs.com/2016-subaru-legacy-review/