Performance
The standard engine is a 4-cylinder 2.5-liter engine with 182 hp and 176 pound-feet of horsepower and torque, respectively. For a 4-door sedan, 182 horsepower is quite impressive and more than enough. The car's fuel economy is impressive; it has a gas mileage of 35 mpg highway and 27 mpg city, guaranteeing that you will not have to make frequent stops for fuel.
There is an alternative engine for Brewster, NY drivers in need of more power. The engine is a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with horsepower and torque of 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet, respectively. This achieves a zero to 60 mph acceleration in just 6.1 seconds.
The turbocharged engine is available in higher models like the Touring XT and Limited XT, while the standard engine in base models. Models with a turbocharged engine have lower mpg values making them slightly less economical on fuel compared to the non-turbo models. They achieve 32 mpg highway and 24 mpg city. Subaru equipped both engines with a continuously variable transmission in addition to the all-wheel-drive.
Technology and interior
From a general look of the cabin of the 2021 Subaru Legacy, it is bigger than previous years' models. Subaru incorporated a nice blend of materials and functionality into the interior of the car. Cloth upholstery is standard in base models of the 2021 Subaru Legacy, but you can opt for leather upholstery by purchasing higher models like the Limited XT.
The seats are comfortable and provide enough leg-, shoulder-, and headroom for front and back row passengers. For more comfort, the driver's seat has an additional feature of thigh extension. The cargo area is also not disappointing for a sedan. There is enough space to hold eight carry-on suitcases, which is more than most sedans' capacity in the market. The seats have a 60/40 split ratio in case you want to increase the cargo area.
With the Subaru Starlink infotainment system, your journeys will never be boring. The system has a standard 7-inch touchscreen that can be 11.6 inches in higher trims. There is dual-zone climate control, and all seats are heated, which is beneficial for people in cold-weather regions. Additional technological features include an audio system with six speakers, 4G LTE Wi-Fi, USB ports for charging, Bluetooth connectivity, and integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
