2010 Subaru Legacy Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.55/5 Average
145 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The 2010 Subaru Legacy has been fully redesigned. Highlights include a roomier and updated interior, more powerful engines and dramatic new styling.

Pros:
  • Standard all-wheel drive, sleek interior design, diverse engine and transmission choices, powerful turbocharged engine on 2.5GT trim.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Fun in Idaho - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    Took my 03 outback sedan in for service when I decided to take a look at the new legacy. Test drove one and fell in love. Dealer got one for me in 5 days. This is my 3rd sub and the best yet. Was looking at other vehicles to replace the 03 because of leg room issues and better gas mileage. But, after the test drive I was sold. Subaru finally made a car for taller people and better gas mileage. I thought going from the 3.0 h6 engine to the new CVT may leave me wishing for the bigger engine but, this new CVT is great/mileage. I only wish Subaru still made the "Outback Sedan". Better ground clearance in Idaho winters.

  • Best car ever - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    Test drove the 09 Legacy and was it nice, then test drove the 2010 Legacy and fell in love with it. The overall style is awesome, performance is outstanding and comfort/room is great. Love the awd, especially here in Florida where it rains. Great control on wet pavement. Fuel economy for us, driving back and forth to take our son to school, we average about 30 mpg in city. On hwy, we averaged about 35 mpg. Can not complain.

  • 2.5i Limited with Power Moonroof - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    Ive owned the car since August and about 3000 miles later I hit a deer at highway speed. I am a female and was alone at the time. Ive never hit an animal before let alone a deer. The crash ratings on the vehicle lived up to every expectation. The impact was the front end drivers side and fender. I couldnt open the drivers door and I thought the deer was out there dead, but alas he was gone. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle. I didnt hit anyone else and I did not get hurt. The vehicle crumpled as expected, the air bags did not go off as it did not hit all the sensors and the frame was not impacted. I have driven it 5500 miles since the accident and have had no issues.

  • Not much slower than my STI - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    I traded my 2008 STI on this vehicle. I was impressed by its performance and the quality of the design. I share this car with my wife and she loves this car.

  • I like it - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    Went to the dealership looking to get a 2009 and fell in love with 2010. I am not a small guy over 62 and the car has enough room for me to comfortably drive and have a standard adult sitting behind me. I live in New England and AWD is a must. For the features and price there is no car like it on the market. My only issue is that if I dont have the key on me I have to go to the front seat to open the trunk. Most cars have some mechanism that if the doors are unlocked you can open the trunk

  • A Great Value - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    Subaru outdid itself with the 2010 Legacy. This car has a very solid feel to it. The CVT is smooth and responsive. I like the feel and the sound it has when accelerating. Much nicer than a conventional automatic transmission. We live in the "snow belt" so the AWD is a huge plus. The interior is roomy and sharp looking. We got the moonroof and all weather package, both nice options. So far we are very pleased with this car. Anyone looking for a "family" sedan should test drive one. This is a lot of car for the money.

  • I Love My Car - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    I love everything about my car, its been 3 1/2 months and 7500 miles and I still love it as much as the day I got it. Its so much fun to drive. I love my stereo and heated seats. Im averaging 32 mpg overall. Thank you Subaru for making a sporty-sedan that doesnt look like it should just be driven by a young kid. The Legacy has a very sporty-but-classy look to it. I, unlike many others whove posted, didnt drive all the comparable cars in the class because my funnest car (and ugliest) Ive ever owed was a dumpy old Outback wagon that would never die. If that old 200+ thousand mile car could be so much fun and reliable to drive, I knew Id be happy with this one. I was so right!

  • Subaru Nailed It! - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    06 Outback and time for something new, went to test drive a new Outback had to have the Legacy. Finally, a Subaru with an interior big enough for my toddlers carseat! Love the looks inside and out. Yes, the 2.5 engine is not a good selection if you like to drag race. But realistically, it handles every day driving just fine, not a donkey. Gets over 30 mpg on the highway-really good for AWD. It handles exceptionally well, just drove it in a huge rainstorm and the car has nothing but confidence on the road. The CVT has an interesting feel, especially if you are coming from a 4 speed auto, its very quiet and often at a low rpm. For 23k, AWD, moonroof, CVT and paddle shifters, hard to beat.

  • This Legacy is a great choice - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    We traded in our B9 Tribeca for this car, due to the Tribecas low mpg and need for premium gas. So far, I am not missing the SUV. This Legacy is nimble, fun to drive, and relatively quiet. I was totally surprised at the power and responsiveness of the engine. The CVT makes it feel like it has 25-30 more horses under the hood. I have driven previous generation Legacies with the base engine, and would not buy one because of the low power. This engine/tranny combo is great. The car is very stable, even when cornering at high speeds. We took it on a trip to the ocean recently and had a total blast on the curvey highway route we took. I would buy this car again without hesitation

  • Watch out A6 and M35s - 2010 Subaru Legacy
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    OK, so I decided that the 50K price point was the limit and I downsized after owning/leasing an A6 and M35.. No regrets (drove the 4cyl..get the 6). A few nits, like no storage net on the back of the driver seat and got the 2011 with the folding mirrors but so far so good- lots of pep in the 260 hp boxer. easily surpass the 25 mpg level turnpike (dealer did not lie)- 16-18 local,good body features- folding back seats (not on A4 or G35), lumbar ( you need the electric seats the plain seats are not padded enough). Nav system took a few extra reads in the manual to master- if mileage is a worry you can almost get a 3.6L plus a prius to spare for same cost as A6

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