Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2009-2014 used car review

The Subaru Legacy offers a great combination of space, reliability and all-wheel drive grip.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.2 out of 5

The good

Large practical boot in wagon models
Sure-footed grip and handling, even in slippery conditions
More fuel efficient than earlier models

The not-so-good

Engine can sound harsh when pushed
Poor turning circle

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.5i Sport

Price

$10,000 to $24,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.5-litre four-cylinder, 127kW/236Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full-size spare

Fuel economy

8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4775mm

Width

1780mm

Height

1535mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 1800kg (braked)

Turning circle

11m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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