2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R

While the two 2.5 GT trims upgrade the engine from the Legacy’s base 2.5 i trim, the 2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R replaces it. A 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine with 245 horsepower and a 6,600-rpm redline powers the 3.0 R and is mated to a five-speed adaptive electronic SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission with downshift rev-matching control (a manual is not available). This drivetrain gets 17 city/24 highway mpg. Otherwise, the 3.0 R has many of the same features as the 2.5 i – 17-inch wheels, body-color door handles and side mirrors, dual chrome exhausts, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, and cloth upholstery. Other features include an eight-way power driver’s seat, a four-way manual passenger seat, a 60/40-split rear seat, and titanium metallic trim on doors and the console.

By Tim O'Sullivan