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2005 Subaru Legacy Review
All-new design brings refinement and power.
2005 Legacy Review Summary & Specifications
The new Subaru Legacy is refined, polished, powerful, agile. It's fun to drive and has a smooth, pleasant ride. It's equipped with state-of-the art active and passive safety features and boasts better-than-respectable fuel economy.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Subaru Legacy 2.5i sedan ($20,995), wagon ($21,995); 2.5i Limited sedan ($24,445), wagon ($25,645); 2.5 GT sedan ($25,995), wagon ($26,995); 2.5 GT Limited sedan ($28,495), wagon ($29,695) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter single overhead cam 16-valve turbocharged and intercooled flat four |
| Engines (optional) | 168-horsepower 2.5-liter sohc 16v horizontally opposed four cylinder; 250-hp 2.5-liter sohc 16v horizontally opposed four cylinder turbocharged and intercooled |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed Sportshift automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed Sportshift automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | two-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; full coverage side curtain airbags; active front-seat head restraints; head restraints for all rear seating positions (adjustable for outboard positions); anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution; child safety seat anchors; collapsible driver''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s footrest and collision-activated retracting brake pedal assembly |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lafayette, Indiana |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-SUBARU3 (800-782-2783) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.subaru.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited sedan ($28,495) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone automatic climate control; cruise control; power door locks, outside mirrors and windows; 8-way driver and 4-way passenger power seats; AM/FM/CD stereo with in-dash, 6-disc changer and six speakers; leather-wrapped steering wheel and -trimmed upholstery; remote keyless entry with engine immobilizer; power moonroof; heated front seats, exterior mirrors and windshield washer nozzles; halogen foglamps; auto-dimming mirror/compass |
| Destination Charge | 575 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sportshift automatic transmission ($1200); California PZEV emissions ($200) |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 30270 |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 250 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/25 |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.2/68.1/56.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/51.0/44.1 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.5/52.6/33.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 66.2 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 2700 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson-type struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3435 |
| Stock Tires | 215/45R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 |
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