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Subaru Legacy Mk5 BM/BR

Headline trim: 2.5 GT — 261 bhp, 0-62 in 6.3s.

Subaru Legacy Mk5 BM/BR press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
261 bhp
0–60
6.3 s
Top speed
144 mph
MPG
28.0 mpg
Used
£4,000-£10,000

Strengths

  • Bigger than Mk4
  • Outback variant capable
  • Boxer diesel option

Weaknesses

  • CVT failures
  • Cabin still dated
  • Sales weak UK

Notable tech

  • BM/BR platform
  • Saloon, estate, Outback
  • EJ25 / EZ36 H6
  • Lineartronic CVT (most)
  • Symmetrical AWD
  • 5MT / 6MT / Lineartronic CVT

Common issues

  • CVT failures
  • EJ25 head gasket persists
  • Steering rack play

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Mk5 BM/BR's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0i boxer
BHP148
Torque196 Nm
0–6010.7 s
Top127 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / CVT
2.5i boxer
BHP167
Torque226 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top129 mph
MPG30 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / CVT
3.6R H6
BHP256
Torque350 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top146 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
2.5 GT Turbo
BHP261
Torque350 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top144 mph
MPG28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT
2.0D boxer diesel
BHP148
Torque350 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top128 mph
MPG50 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT