Used 2021 Subaru Legacy Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Legacy, so we've included reviews for other years of the Legacy since its last redesign.
7 months in my new Legacy, so far so good!
Grant, 05/11/2021
2021 Subaru Legacy Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Pros: This was quite an upgrade from my 2013 Altima. I chose the Subaru because of the looks and interior room. The looks are very classy, especially when compared to previous generation Legacies. It looks and even drives like a car that costs twice as much (think BMW 5 series). I drove a lot of different sedans before choosing the Legacy. What sold me on the car for one thing was the interior room compared to other cars (only the Accord matched it). I'm a large-ish person so this was important to me. But in this car, I can and have sat 4 people very comfortably, and even the passenger sitting behind the driver has a lot of room. What also sold me was the technology features that the Subaru has that a lot of other cars don't, like the 12" touch screen that controls most of the car. The Bluetooth functions work very well, and having the large navigation screen is a huge plus compared to some of the other screens on some cars that I looked at. Plus I like the modern feel of the Subaru Starlink and the integrated look of the screen, compared to some navigation systems, where as some cars have that tacky "tacked on" feel to them. The interior has a lot of premium quality materials and a very nice look and feel to them. Cons: The downside is that I had a few problems with my car when I first bought it. It turns out that my car was shipped with a faulty controller unit for the navigation system that caused all kinds of problems. The most egregious and frustrating of which was that projection mode (Android Auto / Apple Car Play) was disabled because of this, and it caused frequent problems with other car functions. It took at least 4 of the 7 months I have owned this car arguing back and forth with the dealer trying to get this fixed before they finally got the unit in. Even worse is that my dealings were known at Subaru corporate because of this mess. Thankfully I got it all sorted out and my car works fine now. There was nothing wrong mechanically with the car, but the faulty navigation system was beyond frustrating before it finally got fixed. But if you do choose the Legacy make sure you check all of the functions on the car before taking delivery!
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Luxurious mid-sized sedan that's great to drive!
Bryan, 03/12/2021
updated 09/15/2021
2021 Subaru Legacy Limited XT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
So not only is the Legacy one of if not THE safest mid-sized sedan out there, it's great fun to drive in XT trim. The handling is confidence-inspiring and the engine is very powerful. The suspension and AWD work to carve the corners and the engine pulls you out of the curves and down the straights in short order. On top of that, this car has ALL the bells and whistles to give you a nice relaxing drive down the highway if that's the agenda for the day. I love it!
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2021 Subaru Legacy for sale near you
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Get the XT!
Tom Jones, 04/15/2021
updated 04/17/2023
2021 Subaru Legacy Touring XT 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I got the Touring XT. Incredibly smooth and quiet ride. The turbo engine provides PLENTY of power. The car drives like a sports sedan. Puts BMW’s to shame!
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Sporty Car!!
John Archer , 06/28/2020
2020 Subaru Legacy Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great looking Car. So many features. Great ride.
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Really A Nice Car For The Money
David in NC, 08/20/2020
2020 Subaru Legacy Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. The ride is firm but comfortable. The interior noise is a lot quieter than the Honda Accord that it was traded for. The Accord I looked at didn't even have USB ports in the back seat area, even on the Touring trim. The Subaru does, even on the cheaper trims. I really like the heated back seats on the Limited trim. The 11.6 infotainment screen takes a long time to get used to. I found a way to get around the stop/start system (via Youtuber, "Subaru Owner Tips") by turning on the rear defroster. It creates enough of a load so the car won't stop. You can turn off start/stop in the menu, but it's a chore to find. The navigation is really simple to use. The Eyesight system is really good and so is the Driver Focus system. I like being able to get into the car and the camera reads my face and sets my seat and mirrors to my profile. I leave all the warnings on, even though many find it annoying. It keeps me on my toes. This car won't turn heads like the stylish Accord or Camry, but then it doesn't cost as much as those cars with all of the options. Options on this car are sunroof, navigation, Driver Focus system, auto dimming outside mirrors with approach lamps, heated steering wheel and LED interior lighting upgrade. They are worth the money. I find the standard power train (2.5 liter engine) to be adequate enough. It's a near perfect car for most people but perfect for me.
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