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2022 Subaru Legacy
AWD
MSRP
$23,495
Invoice
$22,176
Average Price Paid
$23,495
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2022 Subaru Legacy
AWD
Stephen Edelstein Preview:

Subaru makes several rugged, adventure-ready vehicles, but people sometimes forget the company also makes more pedestrian models, including sedans. The Legacy is the brand’s flagship s...

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Specs

2022 Subaru Legacy
AWD
1989 Subaru GL
2dr
Powertrain 8-Speed CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
27 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
35 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 18.5 gal --
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 RPM
90 hp @ 5,200 RPM
90 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
176 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
101 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
101 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
12:1
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Displacement
2,500 cc
1,800 cc
1,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.7 in x 3.54 in
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Safety
ABS Brakes Standard --
Driver Airbag Standard --
Passenger Airbag Standard --
Front Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
Cassette Player -- Optional
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 42.8 in 39 in
Back Legroom 39.5 in 30 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 15.1 cu ft --
Exterior
Length 190.6 in 156 in
Width 81.8 in 63 in
Height 59.1 in 53 in
Wheelbase 108.3 in 97.2 in

Available Options

2022 Subaru Legacy
AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Abyss Blue Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Option Packages

  • Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming HL Mirrors
  • Exterior & Interior Auto Dimming Mirrors
  • Popular Package #1
  • Remote Engine Starter - Key Start
1989 Subaru GL
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