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Great Performance But Annoying Issues
JB, 05/29/2019
updated 12/18/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
My Legacy 3.6 R Limited has plenty of power and handles well. It is no sports car but there is great steering feel and quick response. But, it sometimes feels unstable (front end feels light) at expressway speeds if there are strong crosswinds. Dealer "could not duplicate" because the high winds were not present at the time. Driver seat is very comfortable and adjustable for a wide range of preferences with the 10 way power adjuster and tilt/slide adjustment of the steering wheel. Wish the passenger seat had more than 4 way control. Mileage is as EPA rated, about 23 to 24 mpg in mixed driving. So far, have not gotten more then 25 on the highway (rated 28). After less than 3500 miles, there were numerous scratches in the paint. More than in my old Impreza after 70,000. Dealer sent pictures to Subaru but they say the problem is road hazards, not the paint quality. I disagree. Controls for most functions are easy to use but there are some that are difficult to use while driving and some displays that are hard to see. I usually wear polarized sunglasses which reduce glare. I carry a microfiber cloth to keep the shiny surfaces clean on a daily basis. Overall, I am quite satisfied but the little annoyances do add up. Operation and maintenance costs are low since it uses regular fuel and conventional oil. The electronic safety systems work well generally although Eyesight sometimes shuts off in bad weather and then can take several minutes to restart after the windshield is cleared. The lane change warning comes on far too late when a vehicle is overtaking at a slow speed differential. Lane keeping assist will not show the road markings in the display and turn off at times when the markings are quite visible. But oddly, the lane departure warning which operates using the same sensors, still works. There have been problems with the infotainment system including two recalls. The head unit will be replaced under warranty because of memory issues. One annoying issue that apparently will not be fixed is the radio turning on every time the car is started, even if it had been off before shutting down. Follow Up: The head unit was replaced but radio still loses presets. Now, they all go out at once rather than a group at a time. It is difficult tune to while driving. Eyesight is cutting out more often during bad weather. Update 2: Software updates seem to have solved the radio problems. Installing an update required a download to a PC or other device. PC downloads that include navigation map updates can take hours even though they claim to be less than 16 GB. After loading them to a flash drive, they must be installed WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, not just in the accessory mode or with ignition on. That can take another 1/2 hour and wastes fuel and time. The infotainment system cannot be used during the installation. Otherwise, there have been no new problems as of 13,000 miles.
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Much Better than you might think!
M.L. Camp, 06/06/2019
updated 06/12/2023
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have driven a little over 31,000 miles in my Legacy premium and couldn't be more pleased! It is quiet, comfortable, sure footed and very enjoyable to drive. While it may not "break your neck" on initial acceleration I have found that it has all the power that I need for my driving experience. Fuel economy is as advertised. I like a couple of the "little things" such as racheting headrests and the trunk hinges don't protrude into the trunk storage area. The "eyesight" system is great. The Legacy is basically an Outback with a sedan body. I highly recommend this vehicle for those who aren't impressed with "burning rubber".
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4-Cylinder Has All The Power You’ll Need
SodaCity, 09/02/2022
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! Ride is luxury quiet and comfortable, yet handles well too. I had concerns about purchasing the four-cylinder after reading a few reviews that focused on 0 to 60 times as if this car is being purchased to drag race. I cannot believe anyone would say this car is under-powered. This car has plenty of torque and acceleration for every day driving in the city or on the interstate. If you’re towing a heavy load or live in a mountainous area, then yes maybe you should consider the six-cylinder but that would apply to any car. This car has all the latest safety features and Apple CarPlay. I agree with other reviewers that the lane keep assist is overly aggressive but there is a switch to turn it off and it stays off. You only get a beep if you happen to change lanes without using your blinker. I highly recommend this car to anyone who wants a very comfortable sedan that gets excellent gas mileage too.
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No Thanks
Abigail, 06/27/2020
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
As someone who worked for 3 years in the car industry I bought my Subaru Legacy Limited model brand new in Oct. of 2018 and was so thrilled to get a 2019 ahead of the year starting! At first, compared to my 2012 Impreza that had been plagued with constant rotor, brake, and wheel problems, the Legacy seemed really nice. But the longer I owned it, the more troublesome it became. The touch screen is not very sensitive. I was fumbling around trying to press anything on the screen--and I have warm hands so it wasn't an issue that the screen couldn't register the touch. Then came the complete lack of power. Accelerating onto the highway was somewhat terrifying since the car really isn't strong enough to get up to speed quickly. It's a 4 cyl. with around 175 hp (pretty underpowered for a larger sedan). It's fine for around town but highway was a loud and uncomfortable ride. Subaru seats haven't upgraded much since the old days! The interior feels cheap and the electrical started having issues...at 9k miles. Music and radio would suddenly go mute while driving and not come back on until the car was turned off and then turned on again. Also consider that the 2019 Legacy already has 2 recalls, neither of which are small things. The one that affected my Subaru was the fuel pump--which can cause the car to stall out completely. Thankfully when I got the letter I had already traded the car in for a different brand (2020 Dodge Charger) which hasn't given me a single issue and was killer in the late March slush and snow (AWD v6 model). Moving from a car with 175 hp to one with 300 hp and having only 1 MPG difference between the two was crazy! I want people to know that the 'top of the line' Subaru Legacy isn't really worth the hype. Subarus and snow are great, but so are other cars. Consider that snow driving has multiple factors: the snow tires, the AWD system of the car brand, a car's weight, and the driver's skill in snow and ice conditions. As someone who thought Subarus were the 'best' car for New England and reliability, my mind has changed after owning two. No thanks, Subaru!
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Great AWD sedan for the winter
Sergiy Rubashov, 02/21/2019
2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Car has been very solid and stable. AWD for the winter is great ! Fuel economy is excellent for AWD sedan .
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