2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon

A longer wheelbase and overall length means a bit more legroom and improved stability for the 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon, an all-wheel drive versatile family car that earns four-star crash ratings.  New side curtain airbags join the dual front-side ones, along with a new 2.5-liter, 168-hp H4 engine and choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto tran.  An overall redesign is still considered bland by many owners.  The all-wheel drive comes with a limited slip center differential, 16-inch wheels with all-season tires, 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, and daytime running lights.  

Unlike the sedan, rear seats do split-fold, and the 2005 Legacy 2.5i Wagon can hold up to 66 cubic feet when the seats are down (the cargo area holds 34 cubic feet normally).  A roof rack is optional.  Full power features, cruise control, a tachometer, trip computer, CD player, and tilt steering wheel are all standard.  A rear spoiler spruces up the outside.  Add-ons include foglights and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.  The Legacy 2.5i Wagon gets around 23/30 mpg.  Drivers praise the superior handling and cornering, and the AWD winter performance.  They wish for better fuel economy and more comfortable seats.