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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  2013 Upgrades hurt overall ratings - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By fitfd - September 5 - 9:32 pm

  I traded in a 2012 2.5i Premium for the 2013 2.5i Sport for the new performance upgrades. The best way to describe the 13 model is disappointing. I cant question the AWD performance of a Subaru, it handles almost any road condition with ease. The acceleration on the 13 is sluggish from a stop but crisp at higher RPMs. I think the acceleration on the 12 was better overall. I was averaging 31 mpg with my 12 and only 26 with my 13. The Sport interior isnt all that impressive, the seats may feel softer but they also show dirt and lint far worse than the 12 interior. The new suspension is stiff and bone-jarring at times. Camrys run the same 18 set-up with a much smoother ride.

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  Great Ford Sedan - 2013 Subaru Legacy
  By lifeson34 - March 8 - 3:05 am

  Ruined. Just. Ruined. When I bought my 07 Legacy, I fell... in love. The car had an understated elegance. There was an attractive aerodynamic look. Exterior lines flowed, interior lines flowed. Materials, though not luxurious, were high class. The fabric in the seats was classy *and* robust. The doors were rimless. The center console employed a minimalist design that made it pleasant to look at and easy to use. The Legacy has... changed. It now resembles a Ford sedan. The aerodynamic of its tail has disappeared. The doors are rimmed. The seat fabric is cheap and thin. Heck, all interior materials are cheap. The center console is overdone and resembles Optimus Prime. Optimus, go away.

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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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  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!!!