2025 Subaru Legacy Consumer Reviews
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Base - $26,180 MSRP
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$24,4143 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in VA thru 4/14/25
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Legacy, so we've included reviews for other years of the Legacy since its last redesign.
Great car
Shane , 11/21/2023
updated 05/28/2024
2024 Subaru Legacy Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I've had my Legacy for about 2 months and driven a little over 2,000 miles of mixed driving (a little more in the city) and averaging 29.2 mpg. I'm very happy with this car. I can't believe how quiet and smooth it rides, yet handling doesn't suffer. The seats are the most comfortable I've ever had in a car. I read a number of reviews stating that the base 2.5 engine is only adequate, I disagree. Sure it's not a sports car, but I really don't think it would be worth the extra money, and lower gas mileage to get the turbo. I also like the CVT. It just does the job, smooth and quiet. This is my first all wheel drive car and I love how connected to the road it feels. I'm looking forward to driving it to Colorado to visit my sister and see how it handles the snow. The only drawback is the sound system on the premium trim level. It sounds hollow. I solved this with some after market speakers for all 4 doors. When I removed the stock speakers I was amazed they sounded as good as they did, I've never seen such small magnets on speakers that size. Overall though, I really love this car and am happy with my purchase. Update after 9,300 miles: I am still very happy with my purchase. I'm averaging 30.2 mpg and have had no problems. I receive lots of compliments on how it looks, and my friends have trouble believing the price I paid. I took a long road trip to Colorado and really enjoyed the comfort and good fuel economy, and sound system once I replaced the factory speakers. I particularly like the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist, they work very well and contributed to a relaxing drive. On my return to Texas I encountered a snow storm. I drove in the storm from Colorado Springs to Amarillo with no problems. I've never had an all wheel drive car before and was amazed at how secure it felt in the snow. The year before I made the same trip in my 2 wheel drive midsize truck and it was a very different experience. I've also grown to appreciate the CVT even more. It continues to be unobtrusive, working quietly and smoothly in the background. It's the smoothest and most comfortable car I've ever owned. Also like the infotainment system. I've seen complaints about the 11.6" screen in reviews on YouTube, but I like it. It's easy to use and it either updates automatically, or the dealer did it during my free oil change. Mechanically there have been no problems. Subaru should mention the two years of free maintenance in their advertising, most comparisons make a point of saying it doesn't come with free maintenance. I check my oil with every fill up and it doesn't appear to have used a drop. Most reviews I've seen say it's sluggish or underpowered, I don't agree. Of course it's not a race car, but it's more than adequate for normal driving. I found an old Motor Trend from 1980, and looking at the 0-60 times my car should be able to outrun a 1980 Turbo Trans Am. If only I could travel in time. In conclusion, I'm very happy with the 2024 Subaru Legacy Premium, it's served my needs perfectly and I would buy it again. I'm sad they're discontinuing the Legacy after 2025. I'll have to make this one last.
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Get the XT - Better than the N/A
Repeated Subaru Buyer, 01/07/2024
updated 01/08/2025
2024 Subaru Legacy Touring XT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
I must say, after they got rid of the 3.6 in the Legacy, never thought I would even buy a new Subaru again. What a surprise, the XT is a great driving car. It doesn't have all the weight from the larger engine and that has been welcoming. It always felt way too heavy in the front end with the 3.6 and the 2024 is way more balanced. I do have that feeling a turbo could be a little more maintenance but also purchased the extended warranty just in case any issues arise. Living in New England, Subarus check the most boxes. That being said, I do see some shortcomings. I like the big screen, just not the backup camera. It looks like the cheapest part of the car. The second complaint would have to be the driver assist items in inclement weather. I turn them off to not be pulled all over the road. Oh and that auto start/stop, just turn it off, can't stand it. Final thoughts: If you want something fast, comfortable, and AWD, you should definitely put the legacy XT on your list. Most other common brands refuse to put the better engine with the AWD option paired. One other thing, always purchase the later years of the generation. They seem to have the most bugs out by then. Good luck in your decision! All around great sedan, for those of us that still want one. Update - Still enjoying the XT, almost 19k miles and counting.
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2025 Subaru Legacy for sale near you
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Value Proposition
coffeeslug, 08/07/2023
2023 Subaru Legacy Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm a one car guy so I'm always looking for the perfect do everything car and I can never find it. Did I find it here? No, but it's got a lot of good things going for it. I have the Sport, and anytime I need to squirt into traffic, i click into the S# and it helps with responsiveness and acceleration. The rest of the time it's just a really relaxed ride. The engine is never stressed. It's easy to drive. The features are all pretty good. I wish I could have opted for ventilated fronts and heated rears as part of some package. There's a lot of little details that are nice like each rear passenger gets 3 pockets behind the front seats. Legroom is generous. As the driver i have a nice padded area for my right knee. The comfort is really good. I wish it was a little more quiet in the cabin, and I wish it had a little more noise out of the exhaust. This thing is an absolute beast in the snow. I wish it was a little better in some respects, but it's really good in so many for the price that it's hard to justify buying an A4 or a TLX in my opinion. I lusted after those other cars, but the value here from the legacy is just off the charts.
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Amazing power but terrible CarPlay
Sierra , 07/20/2023
2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in February, I went from a tiny civic with barely any power to a sleeper. Truly, the speed and pickup in this touring is amazing. But the CarPlay and Bluetooth is trash, literally garbage. Constantly changing its mind on working properly, disconnecting mid drive half the time. Very very frustrating. However, it seems the car will need to have software updates every so often, as that was the trouble shoot from the dealership. The seats are too comfortable, which is a good thing when you’re not exhausted. Heated and cold ventilated seats, moonroof, and lots of space for passengers who need it. Conclusion, very nice. :)
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The one to get.
Rob J, 03/25/2024
2023 Subaru Legacy Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have FINALLY gotten back in a Subaru after being without one for the past 4 years... When I moved out of New England to Mississippi I had a 2011 Outback which I absolutely loved. I got rid of it because nobody seemed to know how to work on them and there were very few of them near me. I had a Honda Pilot for a year and got rid of it in favor of a GMC Acadia, which I liked, because it felt like my Outback. But I kept saying "I miss my Subaru" every time I saw one on the road. We'll, that all changed a few weeks back - my wife needed a new car, and I offered to trade mine in as well so we'd get more for it, then we'd figure out cars. As it so happened, the dealer had a 2023 Legacy Sport on the lot which was priced below market value (because Mississippi). I cannot accurately state just how much I love this car, and how much I love being back in a Subaru. The drive comfort is outstanding, and the S# mode absolutely RIPS. Gas mileage is 27~ combined, and it's just such a joy to drive. I did an 18 hour round trip drive to see my parents with ZERO road fatigue... The only real drawback is that the stock stereo & speakers suck. (Non HK) but that was easily remedied by putting new Kenwood speakers in and a Rockford sub in the trunk. Overall, I would 100% buy the Leagacy Sport again.
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