2022 Subaru Legacy

　　

2022 Subaru Legacy Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　Building off a full redesign just two years ago, the 2022 Subaru Legacy is one of the newest cars in the midsize sedan segment. You'll find it loaded with the latest tech features, including a full suite of advanced driving aids and a tablet-style touchscreen that's among the biggest in the class. The Legacy is also the only vehicle in its class to come standard with all-wheel drive. Few rivals offer AWD in the first place, but every Legacy is equipped to tackle icy roads.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$125/mo  for Legacy Base

　　Legacy Base

　　4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $23,495 MSRPPremium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) (Most Popular) - $25,745 MSRPSport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $29,290 MSRPLimited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) - $30,445 MSRPLimited XT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $34,995 MSRPTouring XT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $36,695 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　The Subaru Legacy seems to tick all the boxes for a top-tier midsize sedan, but it falls a bit flat in execution. Rivals such as the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 are more upscale and well rounded overall, and they cost roughly the same. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our full take on the 2022 Legacy's performance, comfort and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.4

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Legacy drive? We tested the Legacy with its base 2.5-liter engine. At our test track it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, which is slightly slower than similarly powered rivals. The Legacy's available turbocharged engine has plenty of power, and it's the one we recommend getting. The Legacy shows an aptitude for handling performance, gripping the road a bit better than other midsize sedans. The steering is nicely weighted, and the Subaru responds naturally to the driver's inputs.

　　There's noticeable nosedive during braking, so slowing smoothly can be challenging. Smoothness isn't a hallmark of the automatic engine stop-start system either, and the car bucks on restart with the force of a low-speed rear collision.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Legacy? Comfort takes a central role in the Legacy's appeal. Our test vehicle offered simple but effective front seat adjustments. Cushioning is supportive without feeling stiff, and the bolsters keep you in place in turns. Even the back seats are sculpted for passenger comfort and feel much better than a flat bench. The ride is cushy without feeling floaty, but wind and road noise is more pronounced than in rivals. Engine noise, though, is more subdued than in many other cars equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission.

　　The dual-zone climate system works well, but there is a bit of a learning curve to decipher some settings. The three-stage seat heaters work well and transition from mildly warm to overcooked.

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