Subaru Legacy generations, specs and the final 2025 model

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The Subaru Legacy ran for seven generations, from the 1990 model year to 2025. Subaru ended production with the 2025 model year, and the last Legacy left the Indiana plant on September 12, 2025. The final 2025 Legacy was priced from $26,810 to $40,110 with a 182-hp 2.5L or 260-hp 2.4L turbo.

Type
Midsize sedan (wagon in earlier generations), all-wheel drive
Price (MSRP)
$26,810–$40,110 (2025 MY) · Final model year. MSRP excl. destination. Lowest = Legacy (base), highest = Touring XT. A later Subaru release quoted $24,895 as the 2025 starting price; the detailed 2025 price list shows $26,810.[1]
Powertrains
Legacy 2.5 (2025), Legacy 2.4 turbo (2025) · 182–260 hp
Current generation
First generation, 1990–1994

2025 Subaru Legacy price and trims

Subaru ended Legacy production in 2025. The last Legacy came with standard AWD in five trims, and for 2025 the Limited added moonroof, navigation with Harman Kardon audio and a heated steering wheel as standard. It was built in Lafayette, Indiana.[26][27]

Subaru Legacy trims with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2025)Powertrain
Legacy (base)$26,810excl. $1,170 destination (2025 MY)2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)[26][28]
Premium$29,110excl. $1,170 destination (2025 MY)2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)[26][28]
Limited—Subaru's 2025 release lists $34,005 in its text and $35,920 in its price table; excl. $1,170 destination2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft)[26][28]
Sport$36,410excl. $1,170 destination (2025 MY)2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (260 hp, 277 lb-ft)[26]
Touring XT$40,110excl. $1,170 destination (2025 MY)2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4 (260 hp, 277 lb-ft)[26]

Every Legacy trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Subaru Legacy engines, horsepower and mpg

Subaru Legacy powertrains with Subaru-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
Legacy 2.5 (2025)Base, Premium, Limited2.5L SUBARU BOXER flat-4[1][2][3]182176Lineartronic CVTSymmetrical AWD27/35/302025 MY[3]
Legacy 2.4 turbo (2025)Sport, Touring XT2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER flat-4[1][2][4]260277Lineartronic CVTSymmetrical AWD23/31/262025 MY[4]

Output is as rated by Subaru; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

2025 Legacy: 2.5L vs 2.4L turbo

Final-year Legacy engines, both with a CVT and all-wheel drive.[1][2][3][4]

2025 Legacy: 2.5L vs 2.4L turbo
2.5L2.4L turbo
Output182 hp / 176 lb-ft260 hp / 277 lb-ft
EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)27/35/3023/31/26
TrimsBase, Premium, LimitedSport, Touring XT
MSRP from$26,810$36,410
  • The turbo adds 78 hp for 4 mpg combined.

Why the Legacy ended after 2025

Subaru announced in April 2024 that Legacy production would end with the 2025 model year, citing the market shift from cars to SUVs and its move to electrified vehicles. The final Legacy, a Limited in Magnetite Gray, left Subaru of Indiana Automotive on September 12, 2025.

Subaru says seven generations of the Legacy sold nearly 1.4 million units in the US, every one assembled in Lafayette, Indiana. It was Subaru's longest-running model line.[7][6]

Legacy and Outback

The Outback started as a 1995 version of the Legacy wagon and became its own model for 1996. The two were redesigned together for most of their lives, and the 2020 Legacy and Outback started production together in Indiana in 2019.[5][8][7][25]

The final 2025 Legacy lineup

The 2025 Legacy came in base ($26,810), Premium ($29,110), Limited, Sport ($36,410) and Touring XT ($40,110) trims. Sport and Touring XT used the 260-hp 2.4L turbo; EPA rates it at 26 mpg combined against 30 for the 182-hp 2.5L.[1][3][4]

Subaru Legacy generations by year

Every US Subaru Legacy generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
First generation1990–19942.2L flat-4 (130 hp, 137 lb-ft); 2.2L turboThe first Subaru built in the US, rolling off the Lafayette, Indiana line on September 11, 1989, as a sedan and wagon with four-wheel disc brakes, multi-point injection and available full-time AWD.[5][6][7][8][9]
Second generation1995–19992.2L flat-4; 2.5L flat-4 (2.5 GT) from 1996Introduced in July 1994 as an all-new 1995 Legacy. The wagon spawned the 1995 Outback, and the sporty Legacy 2.5 GT joined for 1996. All-wheel drive became standard across Subaru's US lineup in 1996.[8][10][11]
Third generation2000–20042.5L flat-4; 3.0L flat-6 on six-cylinder wagon/Outback modelsRedesigned alongside the 2000 Outback; the Legacy GT sedan and wagon reached dealers in July 1999. Subaru realigned the Legacy lineup for 2003.[8][12][13]
Fourth generation2005–20092.5L flat-4; 2.5L turbo flat-4 (2.5GT); 3.0L flat-6The turbocharged Legacy 2.5GT debuted at the 2004 Detroit show, and a redesigned 2008 Legacy followed at the 2007 show.[8][14][15][13]
Fifth generation2010–20142.5L flat-4 (170 hp, 170 lb-ft); 2.5L turbo (265 hp, 258 lb-ft); 3.6L flat-6 (256 hp, 247 lb-ft)Roomier, with a new 6-speed manual and CVT on 2.5i models. EyeSight debuted on the 2013 Legacy along with a new 2.5L engine; EPA lists the 2.5GT turbo through 2012.[16][17][18][19][20]
Sixth generation2015–20192.5L flat-4 (175 hp, 174 lb-ft); 3.6L flat-6 (256 hp, 247 lb-ft)Both engines paired with a CVT. EyeSight became standard on every Legacy for 2019.[21][22][23]
Seventh generation2020–20252.5L flat-4 (182 hp, 176 lb-ft); 2.4L turbo flat-4 (260 hp, 277 lb-ft)Moved to the Subaru Global Platform and brought back a turbo on XT models; refreshed for 2023. The final model year was 2025.[2][24][7]

Subaru Legacy problems and recalls

The most significant documented Legacy problems are shared with the Outback: Takata passenger air bag inflators on 2003–2014 models, corroding brake lines on 2005–2009 cars in salt states, an overheating wiper motor on 2010–2014 models, and 2020 CVT software that could let the drive chain slip. The 2013 Legacy 2.5L was in an oil-consumption settlement.

Documented Subaru Legacy issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Takata passenger air bag inflator may rupture (recall 15V323)[29]Third generation (2000–2004) and fourth generation (2005–2009)2003–2008Recall 15V323
Takata passenger inflators, climate-zone campaigns (recall 18V012)[30][31][32][33][34]Fifth generation (2010–2014), plus 2009 models2009–2014Recall 18V012
Brake lines may corrode in salt-belt states (recall 13V110)[35][36]Fourth generation (2005–2009)2005–2009Recall 13V110
Secondary air pump relay can stick on and overheat (turbo models) (recall 16V738)[37]Fourth generation (2005–2009)2007–2009Recall 16V738
Wiper motor cover can overheat and melt (recall 16V694)[38]Fifth generation (2010–2014)2010–2014Recall 16V694
Steering column may be improperly machined (recall 16V292)[39]Sixth generation (2015–2019)2016–2017Recall 16V292
Low-pressure fuel pump may fail (recall 21V587)[40][41]Sixth generation (2015–2019) and seventh generation (2020–2025)2018–2020Recall 21V587
CVT clutch may engage before the drive chain is clamped (recall 21V955)[42][43]Seventh generation (2020–2025)2020Recall 21V955

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Subaru Legacy discontinued?

Yes. Production ended with the 2025 model year; the last Legacy was built on September 12, 2025.

How many generations of the Subaru Legacy are there?

Seven: 1990–1994, 1995–1999, 2000–2004, 2005–2009, 2010–2014, 2015–2019 and 2020–2025.

Why did Subaru stop making the Legacy?

Subaru cited the market shift from passenger cars to SUVs and crossovers and its transition to electrified vehicles.

Where was the Legacy built?

Every US Legacy was assembled at Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana; it was the first Subaru built in the US.

Which Legacy models have a turbo?

First-generation turbo models, the 2.5GT from 2005 through 2012, Limited XT and Touring XT models from 2020, and the 2025 Sport.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Subaru for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

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  2. Subaru Storms Into Windy City with All-New Seventh-Generation 2020 Legacy (February 7, 2019) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  3. EPA fuel economy: 2025 Subaru Legacy AWD (2.5L) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  4. EPA fuel economy: 2025 Subaru Legacy AWD (2.4L turbo) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  5. 50 Years of Subaru Products (photo gallery captions) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  6. Subaru of Indiana Automotive Produces Final Legacy (September 18, 2025) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  7. Subaru Announces Legacy Production Will End in 2025 (April 23, 2024) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  8. Subaru of America, Inc. Corporate Timeline — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  9. EPA fuel economy: 1993 Subaru Legacy AWD Turbo — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  10. Subaru Produces 20-Millionth All-Wheel Drive Vehicle (July 8, 2021) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  11. EPA fuel economy: 1996 Subaru Legacy AWD (2.5L) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  12. EPA fuel economy: 2001 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD (3.0L six) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  13. Subaru Legacy — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
  14. EPA fuel economy: 2005 Subaru Legacy AWD (2.5L turbo) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  15. EPA fuel economy: 2008 Subaru Legacy AWD (3.0L six) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  16. Subaru to Introduce All-New 2010 Legacy at New York International Auto Show (March 30, 2009) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  17. 2013 Subaru Legacy Debuts New Powertrain, EyeSight Driver-Assist System and Revised Styling (August 11, 2012) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  18. Subaru Debuts New EyeSight System (March 14, 2012) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  19. EPA fuel economy: 2012 Subaru Legacy AWD (2.5L turbo) — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  20. EPA fuel economy: 2013 Subaru Legacy AWD — fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE / EPA)
  21. Subaru Introduces All-New 2015 Legacy Sedan (February 5, 2014) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  22. Subaru Announces Pricing on All-New 2015 Legacy Models (May 15, 2014) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  23. Subaru Announces 2019 Legacy Model with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology Now Standard Across Model Line (November 1, 2018) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  24. Subaru Debuts Refreshed 2023 Legacy Sedan with New Front Styling, Enhanced Safety Features, and Updated Multimedia (May 12, 2022) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  25. Subaru of Indiana Automotive Begins Production of All-New 2020 Legacy and Outback Models (July 29, 2019) — Subaru of America (media.subaru.com)
  26. Subaru Announces Pricing on 2025 Outback SUV and Legacy Sedan (Apr 11, 2024) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
  27. Subaru Announces Pricing on All-new 2026 Outback SUV (Aug 21, 2025) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
  28. Subaru Announces Pricing for 2020 Legacy and Outback Models (Jul 16, 2019) — Subaru U.S. Media Center (media.subaru.com)
  29. Recall 15V323: Air Bags — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  30. Recall 18V012: Air Bags — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  31. Recall 16V358: Air Bags — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  32. Recall 19V007: Air Bags — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  33. Recall 19V008: Air Bags — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  34. Recall 20V001: Air Bags — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  35. Recall 13V110: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  36. Recall 14V311: Service Brakes, Hydraulic — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  37. Recall 16V738: Electrical System — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  38. Recall 16V694: Visibility — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  39. Recall 16V292: Steering — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  40. Recall 21V587: Fuel System, Gasoline — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  41. Recall 20V218: Fuel System, Gasoline — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  42. Recall 21V955: Power Train — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  43. Recall 22V485: Power Train — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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