| Since its introduction in the auto market in 1989, the | | | | much as 243 horsepower and 241 lb-ft of torque. |
| Subaru Legacy has attracted the attention of many | | | | A new feature for the Legacy, specifically for its |
| car buyers not only for its good looks but also | | | | drivetrain is the improved five-speed automatic |
| because of its reliability and performance. For the 2008 | | | | transmission. Following the trend in the auto industry, |
| model year, the Japanese automaker gave the | | | | Subaru gave their automatic transmission a paddle |
| Legacy a mid-generation upgrades. | | | | shifter. Precision engineered, the Subaru Legacy’s |
| On the outside, the Japanese auto manufacturer | | | | five-speed automatic transmission has a shifting time |
| changed the front end of the Legacy. Although Subaru | | | | of 0.2 seconds, that time is considerably less than the |
| changed the looks of the front end of the car, the | | | | 0.6 seconds shifting time for the previous transmission. |
| change is subtle. Among the changes made by Subaru | | | | One of the most notable features of Legacy even |
| to the Legacy are the headlights, revised grille and the | | | | previous models is its handling. Subaru engineers have |
| new side mirrors. On the rear end of the car, changes | | | | been developing suspension systems for the Legacy |
| were made to the rear bumper and taillights. | | | | which gave it good handling and steering |
| With the changes dome to the front end of the | | | | responsiveness. With that, the Legacy can handle tight |
| Legacy, it no longer looks exactly like the Subaru | | | | cornering even on high speeds. |
| Outback. The changes though could not hide the | | | | Aside from the upgrades given by Subaru to the new |
| similarity between the Outback and the new Legacy. | | | | Legacy, its looks and performance can be improved |
| Although some critics labeled the Outback and the | | | | by using Subaru aftermarket parts. But even without |
| Legacy as bland in design, there are also those who | | | | the aid of these components, the Legacy with all the |
| claimed that the clean lines of the Subaru Legacy is | | | | upgrades given to it by the Japanese carmaker is |
| one of its strong selling points. | | | | enough to make the Legacy worth every cent spent |
| The powerplant of the Subaru legacy also received | | | | on it. |
| upgrades. The engine of the current generation | | | | According to auto industry experts, the new Subaru |
| Legacy is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine. The | | | | legacy is a positive step for Subaru. The new Legacy |
| upgraded engine provides mid-range torque thanks to | | | | is seen as the one to usher a new era for the |
| the modifications made to the cam timing of the | | | | Japanese auto manufacturer in terms of competing |
| engine. | | | | with established nameplates. The midsize Legacy is |
| According to Subaru, the Legacy’s engine can | | | | directly competing with the Toyota Camry, the Honda |
| produce as much as 170 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of | | | | Accord and the reigning North American Car of the |
| torque. That power is adequate enough for the power | | | | Year, the Saturn Aura. With the improvements made |
| need of the midsize car. Another engine available with | | | | on the Legacy, the nameplate is on its way to being a |
| the Legacy is a turbocharged version of the boxer | | | | serious competitor in its segment. |
| engine. The turbocharged engine can produce as | | | | |