← Subaru Legacy · 2020-2025 · BW

Subaru Legacy (Gen 7)

AWD sedan with snow-belt cult status. Discontinued 2025 — the segment is dead.

Verdict
B
BHP
260 bhp
0–60
6.1 s
Top speed
135 mph
MPG
27.0 mpg
New
$24,000-$36,000

Strengths

  • 2.4 turbo XT is genuinely quick
  • AWD-standard sedan is now a unicorn
  • EyeSight is well-sorted

Weaknesses

  • Discontinued for 2026 model year
  • Infotainment software is sluggish
  • CVT only on every trim

Notable tech

  • 11.6-inch portrait infotainment (segment-largest at launch)
  • EyeSight standard
  • DriverFocus distraction monitoring
  • Symmetrical AWD standard

Common issues

  • 11.6-inch screen freezing (firmware updates ongoing)
  • CVT cold-start hum
  • 2.4 turbo direct-injection carbon buildup

Used-market budget

$22,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.