For a complete overview of each generation, see Subaru Legacy The Subaru Legacy is the sixth generation of the Subaru Legacy range of mid-size cars.
Summary
The sixth generation of the Subaru Legacy made its debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, and went into production for the 2015 model year. The Legacy Touring wagon was dropped from the lineup worldwide only having the Outback as its wagon counterpart, especially in its home market in Japan.
Engines and drivetrain
A 2.5-liter flat-four FB25 and a 3.6-liter flat-six EZ36D are carried over from the fifth-generation model. Output is slightly increased on the four-cylinder model to. The six-cylinder model remains unchanged from the 3.6 litre engine. The Legacy still offers standard all-wheel drive and horizontally-opposed engine layouts, but discontinues the manual transmission for the US market in favor of the Lineartronic CVT on both engine configurations. The Canadian market offered the manual transmission for the 2.5i and 2.5i Touring trim levels until 2017.
EyeSight
EyeSight is Subaru's active safety system. When turned on, it monitors the road through windshield-mounted cameras, and can react to driving conditions and possible collisions, even before the driver can. Models equipped with EyeSight earned the highest possible rating in the IIHS front crash safety test. The Adaptive Cruise Control function senses the speed and pace of vehicles ahead of the vehicle, and can automatically adjust the cruise control accordingly. Pre-Collision Braking uses the cameras to monitor the activity of the vehicles in front of the vehicle, and alerts the driver visually and audibly. It can also apply the brakes, if the driver hasn't done so already. According to Subaru, EyeSight also monitors the vehicle's space in its lane. It will alert the driver if the vehicle has accidentally swayed too far to either side of the lane. All of these features are available on the 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited models.
Features and amenities
The Subaru Legacy comes in 5 trim levels: the base 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited. Below the detail is US model.
Base 2.5i
* Comes with Halogen projector low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams, fog lights, Subaru's PIN Code Access system, a manual climate-control system, Subaru STARLINK infotainment, a 6.2 inch high-resolution touchscreen, a 4-speaker sound system, HD Radio AM/FM radio, a rear-view camera, Symmetrical AWD, a 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat, and a 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat.
* The only option for this trim is the Partial Zero Emissions Certification package.
2.5i Premium
* Comes with all the aforementioned equipment of the base 2.5i, plus a dual-zone climate-control system, a larger 7 inch high-resolution touchscreen, voice commands for most functions, Satellite Radio, an upgraded 6-speaker sound system, tri-level heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel & shift lever, and an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat.
* Options for the 2.5i Premium are a moonroof, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, a Voice-Activated GPS navigation system, and the EyeSight camera-based safety system. The EyeSight camera based safety system option also includes Steering Responsive Fog Lights, which is a cheaper alternative to having adaptive headlamps.
2.5i Sport
* A new trim available with the 2017 model year, this trim comes with almost all of the standard features on the 2.5i Premium, but it has 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, push-button start with keyless entry, a power moonroof, and a spoiler.
2.5i Limited
* Further adds Leather upholstery, dual-level heated rear seats, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, matte faux-wood trim, dual USB ports in the center storage area, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, and two-position memory for the Driver's seat. The option for push-button start with passive-keyless entry becomes available at this trim level.
The 3.6R Limited trim is comparably equipped to the 2.5i Limited trim.
* With the addition of the 3.6 liter H-6, it has a high-torque CVT, and HID low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams.
* Options for the 3.6R Limited trim are the same as the 2.5i Limited trim.
Markets
North American models
Japanese models
Model available as of October 24, 2014. The exterior body panels are now shared internationally, as opposed to the North American version having a slightly different grille and hood for the previous generation.
Model
Transmission
2.5
Lineartronic CVT
2.5 Limited
Lineartronic CVT
Southeast Asian models
Model available as of December 2, 2014, the sixth generation Subaru Legacy was officially launched in Southeast Asian region. The sixth generation Legacy debuted in the 2015 Manila International Auto Show in the Philippines.
Model
Transmission
2.5i-S
Lineartronic CVT
3.6R-S
Lineartronic CVT
European models
There is one engine, a 2.5i and SE and SE Premium trim levels
South African models
The Subaru Legacy is available in South Africa with the 3.6l engine only. There is only one derivative, the 3.6R-S ES Premium.
Middle East model
Australian model
Outback
North American models
Japanese models
Southeast Asian models
Model available as of December 2, 2014, the fifth generationSubaru Outback was officially launched in Southeast Asian region. The fifth generation Outback debuted in the 2015 Manila International Auto Show in the Philippines. Motor Image Group, the distributor of Subaru automobiles in Southeast Asia, releases the four-cylinder variant of the Outback.
Model
Transmission
2.5i-S
Lineartronic CVT
3.6R-S
Lineartronic CVT
European models
Model
Transmission
2.5i Active
Lineartronic CVT
2.5i Ridge
Lineartronic CVT
2.5i Summit
Lineartronic CVT
United Kingdom models
South African models
The Subaru Outback is available in South Africa in two derivatives, the lower 2.5i-s ES and the 3.6R-S ES as the flagship. The car does not make use of the new FB25 but rather the old N/A EJ25. The 2.5l engine produces at 5800 rpm and at 4000 rpm and the 3.6R engine produces at 6000 rpm and at 4400 rpm. All derivatives are equipped with the Subaru Eyesight System. The 2.5l is a favourite amongst South Africans.
