Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Cmon SUBARU, you can do Better - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By Gman - December 24 - 9:58 pm

  Over all I am satisfied with the purchase of my 2016 Legacy. There are a few things that would have made this car a perfect 10. 1. Must improve speakers quality, as of today, its a JOKE. 2. Must make push button start a STANDARD feature. 3. Make the car ride a little softer, and perhaps a little more torque wouldnt hurt. Thats it.

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  Stay away - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By Emil - October 18 - 6:59 am

  I bought this car because I have been very happy with my previous 2005 LL Bean Outback but did not want and need another wagon. It has been a major disappointment so far (two weeks and 300 mi down the road). - CVT is horrible - absolutely no feedback on acceleration, car glides like a boat, its hard to tell how fast you go unless you constantly look at the tachometer. Quickly loses momentum the moment you lift your foot off the gas pedal, as if the brakes are being applied, which is very frustrating esp. in stop-and-go traffic. - Relatively poor acceleration even with the H6, 3.6 L engine (the 2.5 L that I test drove is even worse and feels strained most of the time!), even without extra passengers/cargo - Steering is just OK but there is a SIGNIFICANT body roll when cornering, much worse than with my old Outback - Loud wind/road noise, at times so bad as you cant talk on the phone using the Bluetooth connection - Ride is VERY bumpy even on recently paved streets even though Subaru claims they softened the suspension on the 2016 Legacy models in the Limited trim and up - Gear shift paddles on the steering wheel are bulky and sticking out, constantly get in the way of my hands when driving; the leather the wheel itself feels more like rubber - Mileage ls much worse than advertised/expected: Ive been getting 16.5-17 mi/gallon on mostly city driving; hopefully this will change after engine break in. - Poor craftsmanship - interior looks overall cheap; doors are tight and you have to really slam to shut them; the leather of the upper part of passenger front seat has been sloppily cut and stitched and looks wrinkled, esp. around the seams (I did not notice this when I bought the car, so caveat emptor, but dealer and Subaru refused acknowledge this as a defect, I suspect the dealer got a discount on this particular car because of this which they DID NOT pass on me) - Seats feel shallow and hard, overall uncomfortable, difficult to get out of the drivers seat - Rear window defroster is pretty much useless since it goes only 2/3 up the window (the rest is dedicated to the antenna). You have to scrape/wipe your rear window manually every time there is frost/snow/fog. - Entertainment - voice command is useless: it never gets the command right and has a significant lag; touch screen sensitivity is weird and I still havent gotten used to it Overall, Subaru seem to have dropped the ball on their newer models. This is definitely not what a 30+ K, 6-cyl, upper-trim car should drive and feel like. This is my 3rd Subaru and definitely the last. Ill drive it until the bumper-to-bumper warranty runs out and trade immediately.

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  Great alternative to your typical mid-size sedans - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By ev25 - May 31 - 1:27 am

  I bought the 2016 Legacy Limited 2.5i with all tech features included. Overall, I have to say this is a great car for the money. Not only does it come with all-wheel drive, but all the tech features, especially those related to safety, can be obtained at a reasonable price. The only downside I can think of is the fact that the car isnt fast at all compared to its competitors. If you are tired of seeing too many Accords and Camrys, the Legacy is the way to go.

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  Love ourLegacy - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By Robert Markham - October 26 - 8:33 pm

  This is a quality vehicle. It looks good and has all the bells and whistles you could ask for in a car at this price (MSRP $32K). Weve only had the car a short while, but have noticed a couple of minor annoyances . When shifting from reverse to drive, it takes too long to drop into gear - a potential issue when executing a three point turn in traffic. Also, the drivers seat memory function responds to the first individual who unlocks the car, not necessarily the driver. This can be annoying. Generally though we love the car and expect a great experience.

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  Love this car - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By Robert Jackson - July 13 - 9:41 pm

  If youre not into street racing and you want a solid, comfortable driving experience you will love the 2016 Legacy 3.6R Limited. I have had mine for three weeks now and have put about 1000 miles on it on interstate highways and mountain roads. I can say that in my 70 years I have never driven a finer vehicle. The boxer six provides plenty of power for my needs. The steering is firm and positive. The interior is very comfortable. The sound system is outstanding. And the electronics are intuitive and easy to use. You can pay more for a midsize sedan but you will not find a better value.

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  Love my grandma car! - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By JP - June 26 - 12:49 pm

  I came to the Legacy in a very strange way. I had no interest in buying a middle of the road sedan. I was set on buying either a F-150 or 4-Runner (my previous vehicle). But I had been without a car for nearly 2 months and after looking at the $40k price tag of trucks/suvs, I came to the conclusion Id get a car then later buy a truck as a second vehicle. When selecting a car I typically prefer hatchbacks but dont care for the pokey 2.0 engine in the crosstrek/impreza. I also looked at some other sedans but what I like about Subarus is the large pass through from the trunk to the back seats when folded down. I can fit my bike in easily and it just has tons of cargo room. The interior is also very spacious, and I liked the extra cabin space and room around the driver (remember this is same platform as the outback). For the price of $25k (and I didnt even negotiate as I was exhausted after 2 months of car searching), it came with features more expensive vehicles didnt have (homelink, all-weather car mats, heated seats, awd). I was going to go with the 3.6 limited, but this was just a commuter car so I didnt want to spend another $7k for the bigger engine and leather. Also, I have been pleasantly surprised at the acceleration of the 2.5 engine when paired with the CVT. It is way better than what I remember when driving other peoples Subarus. Not to mention, Im averaging 30mpg with 90% city driving!!!!! So when I say I love my grandma car, I mean it is a 4 cylinder sedan that hauls lots of stuff and gets great gas mileage and is very comfortable in town as well as on the highway. I also looked at the Honda Accord, Mazda 6, and VW GLI and VW GTI (which I have previously owned). All those cars have their positives. Overall I liked the space and cargo capacity of this one. I also like the easy/simple LCD display, traditional tachometer/speedometer, and well designed ergonomics. The only downside I have noticed of this vehicle is the CVT transmission can be a little rough when decelerating/going downhill at certain speeds (mostly I notice it right about 35-40 mph going downhill). But other than that, I never really notice that Im driving a CVT. The stock speakers were also terrible (I upgraded mine). A good choices for a sedan if you value spaciousness and cargo capacity. And apparently resale is excellent on these vehicles (as it is with most Japanese brands). Great practical car. You just wont win any fun awards with it.

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  Traded a 2015 WRX for a better car for me - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By Eric - May 14 - 9:44 pm

  I owned a 2015 WRX which was a fun sporty car. It was also much louder (at low speeds with low frequency rumble, at higher speeds with road noise), and suspension would hug corners great, but you also felt every bump in the road. The 2.5 Legacy isnt underpowered, but I dont pass other cars uphill like I would with the WRX. Over the first year of mixed driving (mostly short commutes) it returned 27.2 mpg on regular unleaded (better than my 2012 Impreza Sport 2.0 hatch, actually), and it is much quieter and more refined than the WRX. Overall, I am happier with it and love the Eyesight package (full range Adaptive Cruise Control is now a must in any future car, I use it all the time). The premium stereo system is worlds better than the WRX stereo (which was so loud it was hard to hear the crappy stereo it had in it). There is slight more body roll stock (note: I have since upgraded to a 20mm rear sway bar which reduced it dramatically), but the car handles sporty driving well, brakes are excellent, and paddle shifters (though honestly I never use them). The 3.6 was a no go for me because I wanted improved MPGs, After one year of ownership, it has never been to the dealer for any service related issues (I do my own oil changes and tire rotations). The only issue so far is the back up camera takes a second or two to display, which apparently is common.

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  Nice attention to detail in finishing - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By Del - April 30 - 10:17 am

  Instrumentation takes some getting used to , not as intuitive as HYUNDAI

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  Love it but . . . - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By David W - April 3 - 11:23 pm

  We drove everything in the segment, everything. This is my daily driver. What I like: - All wheel drive - Technology is intuitive and easy to learn - Spacious, well designed interior - Smooth power delivery from the V6 - Huge trunk What Im neutral on: - Handling - It handles more than well enough for 95% of daily driving, but it does roll and feels a bit ponderous if you try to have some fun. What I dont like: - The fact that Eyesight does not work when I cant see (sun glare, rain, snow). Isnt that exactly when you want a safety system? - The brand advertises being dog friendly, but they dont offer any dog friendly accessories (rear seat cover, rear foot well cover) - Wind noise on the highway is a problem. When using the hands-free phone people have difficulty hearing me.

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  its a subaru thing , u wouldnt understand. - 2016 Subaru Legacy
  By mark - January 23 - 2:24 am

  This is my second subaru. i love this car. Is it as fast as camry or honda, NO. Is it as luxurious as an Audi or BMW, NO. If you are comparing this to other cars in its class you probably wont get it because there are no other cars in its class. I live in the northwest where there is a ton of snow and super slick roads mixed in with mountain passes. Subarus AWD system outperforms all of them. HANDS DOWN. For traction and safety is a slam dunk. throw in comfort , value, and a redesigned interior.*****