2009 Subaru Legacy Special Edition

Model Highlights

Like last year, there are three engines available for the Legacy. The 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, and 2.59 Limited all have the 2.5L 4-cylinder boxer engine that makes170 hp; the 2.5GT and 2.5GT Limited utilize a turbo 2.5L that makes 243 hp. The 3.0R and 3.0R Limited feature a 245-hp 3.0L 6-cylinder engine under the hood. There are four transmissions available, with the 5-speed manual being used in the base 2.5i, the 2.5i Special Edition and the 2.5GT Limited. The 2.5i Limited has a 4-speed automatic and the 2.5GT Spec.B has a 6-speed manual. The 3.0R and 3.0R Limited both have a 5-speed automatic transmission. The most basic of the seven trim levels available, the 2.5i, still includes lots of standard features, such as traction control, vehicle dynamics control, electronic brake-force distribution, 17" alloy wheels, dual exhaust, tire-pressure monitoring, 60/40 fold-flat rear seats, under-floor cargo area storage and a 6-speaker CD/MP3 stereo. The 2.5i Special Edition adds a power moonroof, a 9-speaker harman/kardon stereo, 8-way power driver's seat and heated front seats. The 2.5i Limited has all this plus heated, leather-trimmed seats, heated mirrors, dual-zone climate control, and upgraded titanium and woodgrain-patterned interior accents. The 2.5GT Limited has the turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine, leather-wrapped steering wheel and SI-Drive Sport Sharp controls for adjusting throttle response. The Spec.B designation means sport-tuned Bilstein shocks, Torsen limited-slip differential, 18" alloy wheels and titanium interior trim. The 3.0R and 3.0R Limited have the largest engine available in the Legacy, a 245-hp 6-cylinder mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The 3.0R has the same features as the 2.5GT Limited, while the 3.0R Limited adds Bilstein shocks, 18" wheels and upgraded interior. The Legacy is as known for its all-weather safety record as its sport driving characteristics. Dual-stage front airbags, side-curtain airbags, seat-mounted front side-impact airbags, active front-seat head restraints, collapsible steering column, anti-lock brakes, TPMS, traction and stability control and daytime running lights are all standard. All of these systems added up to 5-star ratings from the NHTSA in front and side crash tests for driver and passenger. The Legacy received a 4-star rollover rating.