Overview & Reviews
After last year's full redesign, the 2011 Subaru Legacy sees only minor changes. The 2.5GT is now only available in Limited trim, which gains a standard sunroof, satellite radio and some upgraded trim. The Harman Kardon upgraded sound system now includes satellite radio.
- Standard all-wheel drive, excellent outward visibility, diverse engine and transmission choices, spacious cabin.
- Weak base stereo, fussy navigation system, unimpressive six-cylinder fuel economy, no automatic available with 2.5GT, polarizing styling.
User Reviews:
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Love my Subie! - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By kmaurer - June 13 - 6:46 pmThis is my second Legacy. I previously owned a 2008 2.5i Limited. This is a great car! Powerful, quiet, stunning, roomy... the list could go on and on! My 6 friends fit easily in the back. The Satin White Peal paint is wonderful, and I usually dont like white cars. Transmission is very smooth (5-speed), and the 6-cylinder delivers more power than you could ever need. Cant wait for the first road trip! The "eco" gauge is dumb and doesnt make much sense.
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Best AWD midsize sedan available - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By bchguy111 - May 24 - 2:41 pmIve owned my 2011 Legacy since May 2011. It has exceeded my expectations. Its much peppier then the numbers suggest and I get great mileage. It get compliments on the exterior all the time, with everyone assuming the car is much more expensive. I sold the owner of a restaurant I have been going to for over 12 years a 2012 Legacy based on the looks and positive feedback on mine. The car handles great and is very stable and smooth at highway speeds. Amazing in wet weather. The interior is modern, but clean, and has loads of space. Plus, with the standard AWD, it drives much more solid then any Honda, Toyota, Nissan... Ive had 6 Subarus and counting. Drive one and you will see why.
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The $20K Mercedes - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By jonster2 - February 24 - 6:19 amMy Legacys about to go off-lease after 3 years and I still dont see many of this new design on the road. Last week I had to use my fathers 2001 Outback and Im astounded at how well theyve redone it. These cars have a long history of reliability. They are practically maintenance-free. Now that theyre full-size, I finally found myself in one and Im glad I did. I traded in my 97 BMW 528i after too many winters spent without traction control (in the Northeast). When I moved to the top of a hill, I knew I needed AWD. I researched Subaru and found they are the only car manufactured by Fuji Industries in Japan. It is a dream to drive and I never feel unsafe anymore.
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Nice Car - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By myturbo66 - February 12 - 2:37 amJust picked up my new GT today but wanted to give a quick review. GTs are very hard to find. I had to order it. 7 weeks later it came in. First of all let me say the car is extremely quiet. Also, the car has really good acceleration. The turbo is a blast to drive. There is also a ton of room in the car. I will write a follow up in a few months to give additional input. If you are looking for a family sedan that isnt an Accord or a Camry give it a try. Im glad I did.
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Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By Hamilton - January 18 - 7:20 pmThis is my second Subaru and all I can say is Subaru has done it again. With the new redesigned interior, the car is a dream to look at, and can easily fit 5 to 6 adults comfortably. As far as performance, the car not only handles like a dream (smooth and efficient) but the 3.6L 6 cylinder engine is a monster. Overall I am extremely happy with my new Subaru, and i would highly recommend taking a look at this car before spending a lot more on other cars whose performance doesnt even compare.
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Fantastic car - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By Chris G. - September 24 - 10:00 amOur old 02 Forester had too many issues suddenly, so my wife and I decided to go find a new car for her. We settled on the Legacy and couldnt be more pleased. Extremely comfortable, fun to drive, excellent mileage (sometimes well into the 30s on the highway), and tons of room inside. The CVT transmission is surprisingly very nice given some of the reviews I have read.
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Mazdaspeed to a Subie, I grew up! - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By OhioLifer - August 12 - 10:00 amSo far so good. I only have about 500 miles on her and so far its been a fine car. I love the AWD and the nav/roof, the backup cam and ipod integration are nice touches. The HK 440-watt Dolby audio is fantastic. It really put the Bose audio in my Mazda to shame. The paddle shifting is weak at best, usable for snow driving only (that i can imagine). Its sporty enough that I dont really miss the Mazda and luxurious enough that I dont want to remember it!
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Subie Newbie - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By Anonymous - May 12 - 2:00 amWanted to downsize from my SUV to a sedan, and test drove a CTS, G37, Accord, TL and RL. Really liked the CTS and RL, but wasnt quite ready to spend that kind of money. On a whim, I stuck my head in a Subaru dealership, and was blown away. The 3.6 Subie drove better than everything but the CTS, was fairly quiet inside (didnt have the defroster on then), and had a rockin stereo. They found a red one with black interior, and the deal was done.
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Grown Up - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By Alan B Antill Jr - March 30 - 2:00 amThis is my 3rd Subaru. My previous two; 2002 WRX, and 2007 WRX TR. I was looking at an STI. The Legacys price changed my mind. While the 2.5i Legacy cannot compare to the outright rush of driving a WRX, the car is plenty peppy enough for daily driving. The handling is a pleasant surprise for a car this large (the largest Ive owned). I expected buyers remorse to set in, but every time I drive it, I like it more. I havent pushed it, because Im still in the break in stage. The car has a solid, stable feel, and plenty of amenities. It is a grown-up car instead of a boy rocket. The CVT has grown on me. I rarely use the paddle shifters, mostly to save braking down long grades.
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Loving My Legacy - 2011 Subaru Legacy
By kmarkell1 - September 14 - 9:44 pmI recently purchased a Subaru Legacy Premium with the All Weather Package. I am a college student (who needed AWD) and I absolutely love my new car. I visited the Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Subaru dealerships no less than 3 times each before finally picking the Legacy and I have no regrets. It is a great value and performs nicely. Good handling, very comfortable, decent acceleration for the engine size, very quiet going down the road and I have yet to experience the AC/Heater and "shimmy" problems that some of the other people have written about. However, I have experienced a little rough shifting in the automatic mode but its not horribly noticeable or overly concerning. I LOVE this car!
