Subaru Legacy 3.0R 2003-2009 used car review

A premium interior, all-wheel drive traction and a powerful six-cylinder engine make the Subaru Legacy 3.0R appealing.

Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good

All-wheel drive for excellent traction and handling
Premium interior look and feel
Fun to drive

The not-so-good

Expensive to fuel and service
Rear seat space tight

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2005 Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Price

$6,000 to $15,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3-litre six-cylinder, 180kW/297Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9.4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4665mm

Width

1730mm

Height

1420mm

Towing capacity

710kg (unbraked), 1800kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.8m

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Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

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