Overview & Reviews

The 2013 Subaru Legacy features a variety of updates this year, including a restyled front end, a more powerful and efficient four-cylinder engine, an improved continuously variable transmission (CVT), revised suspension tuning and an available collision avoidance system. Base models now feature standard Bluetooth. The 2.5GT and 3.6R Premium trim levels have been discontinued.

• Spacious cabin.
• Standard all-wheel drive
• Excellent outward visibility

• Weak base stereo
• Unimpressive six-cylinder fuel economy and acceleration.

User Reviews:

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  Overrated car. - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By mperillo - May 22 - 6:31 pm

  I had the 2010 Subaru Legacy and it was a great car so I got the 2013 Legacy. Big mistake. They changed the suspension and now the car has a harsh, noisy, jittery ride. From a great car to a lousy one. I get 17 mpg city, 34 highway. There is no noticeable improvement in handling nor any improvement in mpg. OEM tires are not good. Theyre noisy and neutralize any benefit you get from an awd vehicle. Subaru lost me as a returning customer. Will not buy/lease one again.

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  Its okay, but it lags far behind my Mazda6 - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By jjdawson - August 6 - 12:33 am

  Its got ho-hum styling inside and out. Its been rattling/squeaking since about a week old. It gets slightly better gas mileage on the freeway than advertised. Its comfortable. It has lots of room inside, even for tall people; more head room than every other mid-sized sedan that I tested. It has plenty of power at almost any speed. Its a little noisy at freeway speeds. The blue tooth works well, but I would change it. The CVT is a little weird since I cant tell what speed Im going by the sound of the engine. The 6 gears are a plus for fuel economy. The paddle shifters are cool, but automatic works great without them. However, I like my 2004 Mazda6 better in almost every way!

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  2013 Subaru Legacy Sport - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By pedrobud1 - December 26 - 7:56 pm

  I narrowed my search down to two cars, the Subaru Legacy Sport and the VW Passat TDI. Both impressed me but living in Vermont, the AWD made the most sense. I must say I am very impressed with the Legacy Sport. I am averaging over 31 miles per gallon with mostly highway miles. Great looking car and handles very well. Sport has 18 inch wheels but wish it had 16 or 17 inch wheels which would cost far less when I changed tires. Ride is nice and smooth though with the sport model, I suspect the regular Legacy models have less stiff suspension. My family has owned several Subarus and have never had a problem. Highly recommended !

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  Failing Headliner!!! - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By Annette - June 20 - 2:13 pm

  The headliner began to fall away from the rear window 2 weeks after the warranty was over. The car was leased and Subaru (after some hassle) paid to have a new headliner installed. The car is leased and I dont know if they would have covered it if I had owned it. No one seemed upset or even too interested in it. Expensive repair!!!

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  Great find - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By Sandy - May 22 - 7:15 am

  Found a gem of a car. Very low mileage and in excellent condition. Nothing fancy, just a reliable workhorse. And if reputation holds true, should expect to get well over 200,000+ miles like many other Subaru owners already have with theirs.

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  Jack of many trades, master of none...but thats fine by me. - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By rickallen - April 14 - 8:00 am

  I bought this to replace my wifes aging Toyota Corolla. We wanted something with AWD that was more roomy than her old car and still got above 30mpg highway. On paper, the Subaru fit the bill perfectly. With the updates to the transmission, engine, and chassis for 2013, I was much more impressed than with the 2012 and older models as far as throttle response, steering, and overall feel of the car. It was an easy decision to get the added room and 30+ hp over the newly redesigned Impreza.

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  Great All-Around Car For The Money - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By banker2 - July 4 - 10:23 am

  Bought a 2.5Limited w/moonroof...after about 1500 miles, Im pleased. I was skeptical about going to a 4-cylinder, but it seems to have plenty of power around town and on the hwy...it works well with the CVT, which is one of my favorite features-smooth acceleration. Interior is well laid out and very roomy - front and back. Seats are comfortable and the Harmon-Kardon sound system is great. Simple, clear ipod interface and bluetooth connection. Build quality is excellent.

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  Love my new (used) Subaru! - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By chicken farmer - May 14 - 6:21 am

  This is my third Subaru in the last 30 years (two of them used). When I was looking at this car I also test-drove 3 used Subaru Legacies. The others were a year newer with fewer miles but the rides were poor. The pickup on this car is fine. I love the CVT. I am so happy with the paddle-shifting! It is wonderful for complete control in snow, and uphill and downhill! I have only had the car for 3 months (Oct-Jan).. The things I dont like are: Takes a long time to warm up. I dont like the trunk-closer "handle" hole - its not sturdy and cant close the trunk - you have to push down on the dirty trunk cover after all. I am very short, and the headrest on the drivers seat was almost a deal-breaker for me, but Ive gotten used to having NO real neck support as my head goes into the big hole before the very high headrest pushes forward (who likes to have THAT?). Lots of cars have that now. Also the paint seems to be a joke. I noticed immediately that I should keep my keys away when going to the door, or Ill add to the many scratches! The trunk is ENORMOUS and I cant believe it can hold more than my old wagons trunk. This car has nice amenities! I love the winter package. Everyone else is scraping their cars and I sit in there and wait for it to do itself! But I wish it had fog lights! They told me those would be $500 to add. But this ones trim level is MUCH nicer than the cars with fog lights (lower models). Both of the other cars I test drove had better brakes. I love that the hood goes up by itself when you unlatch it; no stick to have to push up high to hold a HEAVY hood up (Getting harder for a short, older woman)! Also I think its silly that the inside light goes on SLOWLY when you open the door! But I am mostly totally delighted with my "new" car!

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  Perfect If Youre Looking For An AWD Sedan - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By Bridget - October 13 - 5:11 am

  I just purchased a 2013 Legacy with only 14k miles. I previously owned a 2008 Ford Escape. I wanted a car with better gas mileage that also had AWD. I was originally looking at Crosstreks, however, they are hard to come by pre-owned and the Legacy was a great deal. This is a great car if AWD is a must for you and you dont want to spend a lot of money. I wouldnt recommend the Legacy if you are looking for a real sporty/peppy ride. I dont find it boring but the CVT took me a while to get used to. It feels a little sluggish at times and is awkward in stop and go traffic. Its also pretty noisy. The steering is solid/heavy and you feel glued to the ground. The visibility/mobility is better than any other car I have owned. I can switch lanes very easily on congested highways. Its also super comfortable and roomy. Overall, I like the Legacy as it has everything that is important to me. It has AWD, good gas mileage and was under $20K. I also like it because its different. I didnt want to drive what everyone else out there has. I can see why Legacy has such a loyal following. Its a unique driving experience and that can be good or bad depending on what youre looking for. I made out pretty good and will probably look at Subarus again.

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  pleased - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By ozarks - April 24 - 1:12 pm

  After weeks of serious comparison and review, I settled on the Subaru Legacy as a new car purchase. The fit and finish is fine and the car is very comfortable and has excellent room for passengers. It is a mid-size vehicle. The car handles well and very little body roll in sharp transitions. The dash layout isnt as pretty as some competitors but the seats are excellent and the Harmon/Kardon optional sound system is good. Interface with iPhone was easy. My only disappointment at this stage is MPG, it isnt returning what I expected. The CVT is smooth but I didnt see anything close to 32 on the HWY on my first road trip. Im not a heavy foot driver and not a jackrabbit start or stop driver