Subaru Legacy (sixth generation)
For a complete overview of each generation, see Subaru Legacy
BN-BS series Legacy | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) |
Also called | Legacy B4 |
Production | 2014– |
Assembly | Ōta, Gunma, Japan Lafayette, Indiana, United States |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door crossover SUV |
Layout | front engine, variable assist 4 wheel drive |
Related | Subaru Tribeca Subaru Exiga Subaru Levorg |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L DOHC AVCS 148 hp (110 kW) H4 EJ20 2.0 L turbo DOHC AVCS 296 hp (221 kW) H4 FA20 2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4 EE20 2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 EJ25 2.5 L DOHC DAVCS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 FB25 |
Transmission | Lineartronic CVT 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm (108.3 in) |
Length | 2010-12 Sedan: 4,735 mm (186.4 in) Wagon: 4,775 mm (188.0 in) 2013- Sedan: 4,755 mm (187.2 in) |
Width | 1,821 mm (71.7 in) Wagon: 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
Height | 1,506 mm (59.3 in) Wagon: 1,535 mm (60.4 in) |
Curb weight | 1,613 kg (3,557 lb) (3.6R Limited) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Legacy 5th generation |
Summary
The sixth generation of the Subaru Legacy made its debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, and went into production for the 2015 model year. The Legacy Touring wagon was dropped from the lineup worldwide only having the Outback as its wagon counterpart, especially in its home market in Japan.
Engines & Drivetrain
A 2.5-liter flat-four FB25 [1] and a 3.6-liter flat-six EZ36D are carried over from the fifth-generation model. Output is slightly increased on the four-cylinder model to 175 PS (129 kW; 173 bhp). The six-cylinder model remains unchanged from the 256 PS (188 kW; 252 bhp) 3.6 litre engine.
The Legacy still offers standard all-wheel drive and horizontally-opposed engine layouts, but discontinues the manual transmission for the US market in favor of the Lineartronic CVT on both engine configurations. The Canadian market still offers the manual transmission for the 2.5i and 2.5i Touring trim levels.[2]
EyeSight
EyeSight is Subaru's active safety system. When turned on, it monitors the road through windshield-mounted cameras, and can react to driving conditions and possible collisions, even before the driver can. Models equipped with EyeSight earned the highest possible rating in the IIHS front crash safety test.
The Adaptive Cruise Control function senses the speed and pace of vehicles ahead of the vehicle, and can automatically adjust the cruise control accordingly. Pre-Collision Braking uses the cameras to monitor the activity of the vehicles in front of the vehicle, and alerts the driver visually and audibly. It can also apply the brakes, if the driver hasn't done so already. According to Subaru, EyeSight also monitors the vehicle's space in its lane. It will alert the driver if the vehicle has accidentally swayed too far to either side of the lane.
All of these features are available on the 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited models.[3]
Features and Amenities
The Subaru Legacy comes in 5 trim levels: the base 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited.[4]
- Base 2.5i
- Comes with Halogen projector low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams, fog lights, Subaru's PIN Code Access system, a manual climate-control system (with air conditioning), Subaru STARLINK infotainment, a 6.2 inch high-resolution touchscreen, a 4-speaker sound system, HD Radio AM/FM radio, a rear-view camera, Symmetrical AWD, a 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat, and a 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat.
- The only option for this trim is the Partial Zero Emissions Certification package.
- 2.5i Premium
- Comes with all the aforementioned equipment of the base 2.5i, plus a dual-zone climate-control system, a larger 7 inch high-resolution touchscreen, voice commands for most functions (including for the climate-control, phone, and audio functions), Satellite Radio, an upgraded 6-speaker sound system, tri-level heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel & shift lever, and an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat.
- Options for the 2.5i Premium are a moonroof, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, a Voice-Activated GPS navigation system, and the EyeSight camera-based safety system. The EyeSight camera based safety system option also includes Steering Responsive Fog Lights, which is a cheaper alternative to having adaptive headlamps.
- 2.5i Sport
- A new trim available with the 2017 model year, this trim comes with almost all of the standard features on the 2.5i Premium, but it has 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, push-button start with keyless entry, a power moonroof, and a spoiler.
- 2.5i Limited
- Further adds Leather upholstery, dual-level heated rear seats, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, matte faux-wood trim, dual USB ports in the center storage area, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, and two-position memory for the Driver's seat and exterior mirrors. The option for push-button start with passive-keyless entry becomes available at this trim level.
- The 3.6R Limited trim is comparably equipped to the 2.5i Limited trim.
- With the addition of the 3.6 liter H-6, it has a high-torque CVT, and HID (Xenon) low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams.
- Options for the 3.6R Limited trim are the same as the 2.5i Limited trim.
Markets
North American models
Model | Transmission |
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2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport | Lineartronic CVT
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2.5i Limited, PZEV (all trim levels) | Lineartronic CVT |
3.6R Limited | Lineartronic HCVT |
Japanese models
Model available as of October 24, 2014. The exterior body panels are now shared internationally, as opposed to the North American version having a slightly different grille and hood for the previous generation.
Model | Transmission |
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2.5 | Lineartronic CVT |
2.5 Limited | Lineartronic CVT |
Southeast Asian models
Model available as of December 2, 2014, the sixth generation Subaru Legacy was officially launched in Southeast Asian region. The sixth generation Legacy debuted in the 2015 Manila International Auto Show in the Philippines.
Model | Transmission |
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2.5i-S | Lineartronic CVT |
3.6R-S | Lineartronic CVT |
European models
Not yet available.
South African models
Not yet available.
Middle East model
Model | Transmission |
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2.5i | Lineartronic CVT |
2.5i-S | Lineartronic CVT |
3.6R | Lineartronic CVT |
Australian model
Model | Transmission |
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2.5 | Lineartronic CVT |
2.5 Premium | Lineartronic CVT |
3.6R | Lineartronic CVT |
Outback
Outback | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Subaru |
Production | 2014– |
Model years | 2015- |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door crossover SUV |
Layout | AWD |
Related | Subaru Legacy Subaru Tribeca Subaru Exiga |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4 2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 3.6 L DOHC DAVCS 256 hp (191 kW) H6 |
Transmission | Lineartronic CVT 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm (107.9 in) |
Length | 2010-12: 4,780 mm (188.2 in) 2013-: 4,801 mm (189.0 in) |
Width | 1,821 mm (71.7 in) |
Height | 2010-12: 1,669 mm (65.7 in) 2013-: 1,623 mm (63.9 in) |
Curb weight | 1,659 kg (3,658 lb) (3.6R Limited) |
North American models
Model | Transmission |
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2.5i, 2.5i Premium | Lineartronic CVT
Canada only: 6 speed MT - Touring in place of Premium with added features |
2.5i Limited, PZEV (all trim levels) | Lineartronic CVT |
3.6R Limited | Lineartronic HCVT |
Japanese models
Model | Transmission |
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2.5l DOHC Legacy Outback | Lineartronic CVT |
2.5l DOHC Legacy Outback Limited | Lineartronic CVT |
Southeast Asian models
Model available as of December 2, 2014, the sixth generation Subaru Outback was officially launched in Southeast Asian region. The sixth generation Outback debuted in the 2015 Manila International Auto Show in the Philippines. Motor Image Group, the distributor of Subaru automobiles in Southeast Asia, releases the four-cylinder variant of the Outback.
Model | Transmission |
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2.5i-S | Lineartronic CVT |
3.6R-S | Lineartronic CVT |
European models
United Kingdom models
Model | Transmission |
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2.5i SE, 2.5i SE Premium | Lineartronic CVT |
2.0D SE, 2.0D SE Premium | Lineartronic CVT or Manual |
South African models
Australian models
Model | Transmission |
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2.5i, 2.5i Premium | Lineartronic CVT |
2.5i Limited | Lineartronic CVT |
3.6R Limited | Lineartronic CVT |
2.0D SE, 2.0D SE Premium | Lineartronic CVT or Manual |
Specifications
Chassis types
code | BN | BS |
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body styles | sedan | wagon |
Engines
Model[6] | Years | Type (code) | Power, torque@rpm |
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North American engines | |||
2.5i, PZEV (USA) | 2012- | 2,498 cc (2.5 L; 152.4 cu in) H4 (FB25) | 173 bhp (129 kW) @5600, 174 lb⋅ft (236 N⋅m)* @4100 |
3.6R (USA) | 2009- | 3,630 cc (3.6 L; 221.5 cu in) H6 (EZ36) | 256 bhp (191 kW) @6000, 247 lb⋅ft (335 N⋅m) @4400 |
Japanese engines | |||
2.5i (Japan) | 2014- | 2,498 cc (2.5 L; 152.4 cu in) H4 (FB25) | 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) @5800, 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @4000 |
Transmissions
Model | Years | Type | |
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Global engines | |||
2.5i | 2009- | Lineartronic CVT | |
2.5GT | 2009- | 6-speed manual | |
2.0D | 2009- | Lineartronic CVT | |
North American, Japan engines | |||
2.5i | 2009- | 6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT | |
2.5GT | 2009- | 6-speed manual | |
3.6R | 2009- | 5-speed automatic |
Models with Lineartronic Continuously variable transmission include steering column mounted paddle shifters that allows the driver to select 6 "virtual gears" in manual mode.
References
- ^ "Revised FB25 for 2015 Outback". http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/138-gen-5-2015-present/167001-revised-fb25-2015-outback.html. subaruoutback.
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- ^ http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/legacy/models-specs.html
- ^ http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/legacy/special-features.html
- ^ https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/legacy/models-specs.html
- ^ http://www.subaru.jp/legacy/outback/
- ^ "富士重工業 新型スバル レガシィセダンを公開". Fhi.co.jp. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
External links
- Japan Subaru Legacy pages: B4, Outback
- Subaru global pages: Legacy MY2015