Used Subaru Legacy

• Overview

  

  The Subaru Legacy is clearly a fitting name for this automotive that has been through six generations worth of innovation in its lifetime. The Subaru Legacy is a midsize car and is ideal for anyone who loves fuel economy, handling, styling, and would never be willing to sacrifice any power or performance for them. The Subaru Legacy as a whole is sleek, proud, and the ideal example of its class. Considering how many generations this vehicle has lived through, if you see a used Subaru Legacy for sale at your local dealer, you can be assured that this is the product of passion and persistence.

  here are many amazing generations of the Subaru legacy, but the one that can truly be considered the golden age of this model is the fifth generation. From the years 2009 to 2014 the Subaru Legacy truly started to perfect its style and performance and bring it to new levels by ditching that old wagon design and becoming exclusively the sleek sedan we know and love. Finding a used Subaru Legacy for sale at your local used car dealer may be a great find, but finding a great deal on a used Subaru Legacy from the fifth generation would almost be legendary and a chance you really must look into.

• 2010

  

  The 2010 Subaru Legacy is a five-passenger sedan known for its all-wheel drive that was just entirely redesigned for the new generation. At the start of generation five, the 2010 Subaru Legacy comes in hot with eight trims and three brilliant powertrains to admire.
  The exterior is bolder than any Subaru Legacy before with hawkeye lights, a longer wheelbase, powerful bulges on the hood, and a more-pronounced grille and badging for additional flair. The interior also grew in size leaving more room for everyone and keeping things comfortable.
  As for the powertrains, the 2010 Subaru Legacy started you off with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produced 170hp and paired well with a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable transmission. You could also get a turbo 2.5L engine which greatly increased that output to 265 hp. Lastly, as something brand new to the fifth-gen Legacy, a 3,6 L 6-cylinder engine with a five-speed automatic transmission and 256 hp.
  Overall, for 2010 and the fifth generation, the Subaru Legacy received a major design and power upgrades that have taken innovation for this model to the next level. If you get the honor of looking for a used Subaru Legacy for sale, 2010 is one of the best options with the most noticeable improvements for this generation.

• 2011

  

  Considering how refreshed the 2010 model was, the 2011 Subaru Legacy decided to keep the changes to a minimum and play off of its sophisticated midsize sedan legacy with the AWD you love. The performance was still evenly distributed between three engines. A basic 170 hp 2.5L, a lively 265 hp 2.5L turbo, and a torque-focused 256 hp 3.6L Six-cylinder engine. These powertrains were paired with either a 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or CVT transmission, and at an astounding 27 mpg highway.
  Although very little changed in style or power for 2011, the Subaru Legacy did drop one of the 2.5GT Premium trim levels, so if you see a used Subaru Legacy for sale offered in the premium trim you may just want to snatch it up as it was only offered in 2010. Additionally, some features like a refreshing moonroof, helpful fog lights, entertaining satellite radio, and unstated by respectable interior enhancements were made standard for 2011.
  The 2011 Subaru legacy maintains all the best of the past and adds just enough of the future to keep things fresh.

• 2012

  

  Moving into the middle of generation five, the 2012 Subaru Legacy midsize sedan remains as outgoing and stylish as ever and continues to make small innovations while allowing everyone to admire what the past has already perfected. The engines and transmission remain the same as they were in 2010 and 2011. For engines, you will choose between a 2.5L4-cylinder engine that provides 170 hp, a 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine that produces 265 hp, and a 3.6L V6 engine that produces 256 hp. As for transmissions, these engines will be paired with either of a 6-speed manual, CVT automatic, or a 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
  In 2012 you will still notice that the trims were changed around a bit and that there will be a new standard. The base trim, or 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, will now get audio controls mounted on the steering wheel and the option to invest in the Alloy Wheel Package which includes heated mirrors, seats, and fog lamps. As for the 2.5i Premium, the trim gained an upgraded stereo that consists of an input jack, USB port, iPod controls capability, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM. There are also new paint options to replace Azurite Blue Pearl and Steel Silver, which are now a lovely Deep Indigo Pearl and a sleek Ice Silver.
  Overall the 2012 Subaru Legacy shakes things up just enough to keep you feeling in style and ready for anything.

• 2013

  

  During the later years of the fifth generation of the Subaru Legacy, the 2013 model is ready to receive some more tweaks in order to make this already solid options a plain must buy.
  The 2013 Subaru Legacy offers some new mechanical upgrades that allow drivers to choose between a DOHC 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 173 hp or 3.6L V6 engine that produces 256 hp. These engines will give drivers additional power and improved fuel economy all while getting 28 mpg highway. The CVT transmission has also been improved, and the suspension settings were revised for better handling, and of course, AWD is still standard.
  Performance is not the only change to 2013; the Subaru Legacy also got a few style improvements. The grille, headlights, and front bumper have all been altered to grant the Subaru Legacy a more athletic design that is sure to appeal to most drivers.
  New options were also added for 2013, mainly the EyeSight system. EyeSight is a driver assistance system that integrates cruise control, pre-collision braking and vehicle lane departure warning into one convenient package that could one day end up saving your life. The trims have also gotten more simplistic for driver convenience.
  Overall when you see a used Subaru Legacy for sale, the 2013 model is one of the best and most innovative additions to the series.

• 2014

  

  With the fifth generation coming to a close and all the impressive improvements made in 2013, the 2014 Subaru Legacy keeps things simple and only adds a few modern tweaks to keep things stimulating in the new year. The 2014 Edition still offers the same sporty design of 2013, and even keeps the same engine and transmission options in place.
  The 2014 Subaru Legacy offers the choice between a 2.5 4-cylinder engine that produces 173 hp and a 3.6L V6 engine that produces 256 hp. Neither is a bad choice and can work well with your lifestyle needs. You will also either get a 6-speed manual and 6-speed CVT automatic transmission.
  Additions to the 2014 model are few, but there are a couple to note. The all-weather pack is now standard for the 2.5i premium trim which will include heated seats and mirror. Also, all premium models will get a 4.3-inch display audio system, and the Eyesight system will be optional for Premium models.
  Overall 2014 ends the fifth generation well and shows off what five years of innovation can really lead to. If you see a 2014 or any used Subaru Legacy for sale in your area you should never hesitate to take it for a test drive so you can see, feel, and hear innovation in action. When it comes time to purchase your next vehicle and you’re looking for a fifth generation Subaru Legacy, be sure to check with your local used car dealer, McCluskey Auto.

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