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| 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Premium |
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| The Auto Zone News |
| Written by James Lewis, Sr. |
| Thursday, 04 February 2010 12:02 |
  For 2010 Subaru redesigned its Legacy, giving it a more crossover look while adding larger dimensions in almost all directions, and to many of us, making the Legacy more attractive. On more than one occasion people approached me asking what I was driving or just gave me a thumbs up indicating their approval of Subaru’s new design. With the new, more conservative while hinting at performance style, Subaru sheds much of its boy racer image. Although Subaru has changed its look, styling is not what Subaru’s new Legacy is all about. Subaru is one of only two automotive manufacturers whose full lineup features all wheel drive, Audi is the other. Therefore, as you would expect Subaru is a favorite in the northern part of the country where the roads are full of snow and slush much of the year, but you only have to be aware of the ever increasing number of Subarus on our rain slick southern streets to realize the benefit of all-wheel-drive for our drivers. All-wheel-drive makes the Legacy feel more secure and under control on twisty back roads as well as on our often puddled highways. The Subaru Legacy still sports a 5-speed automatic transmission while all competing brands sport 6 or 7 speeds, but I didn’t notice any real penalty in performance because of it. In addition to its larger cabin, and standard all-wheel drive, the 2010 Subaru Legacy features a modern interior that can be outfitted with a full range of electronic gadgets from navigation, Bluetooth to “i” anything. The 2010 Legacy offers a wide array of engines and trim lines to choose from, from the base 2.5, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 2.5GT Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited. The base 2.5i comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel with integrated audio controls, a 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, an electronic parking brake and a four-speaker stereo with CD player and auxiliary audio jack. The 2.5i Premium trim steps up to 16-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an eight-way power driver seat and an auto up/down driver window. The 2.5i Limited adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a four-way power passenger seat, an All Weather package (includes a windshield wiper deicer, heated side mirrors and heated front seats), dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, Bluetooth and a nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. The 2.5GT Premium starts with the 2.5i Premium’s equipment and adds the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, performance tires, larger brakes, a hood scoop and the All Weather package. The 2.5GT Limited tacks on the power passenger seat, automatic climate control and leather upholstery. The 3.6R starts with the base 2.5i’s equipment and adds the 3.6-liter flat-6 engine and 17-inch alloy wheels. The 3.6R Premium adds the 2.5i Premium’s extra features except for the wheels, which remain 17-inch alloys, and it also gets the All Weather package. The 3.6R Limited has the same extras as the 2.5GT Limited. Many standard features on higher trim levels can be specified as options on lower trims. Exclusive to Limited models is an optional voice-activated navigation system that’s bundled with an iPod/USB input, Bluetooth and streaming Bluetooth audio, and a back-up camera. A sunroof is a stand-alone option on all but the base 2.5i. My 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Premium came equipped with: Standard Equipment: Safety - Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Vehicle Dynamics Control, 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes, Advanced Front Air Bag System, Side Curtain Air Bags, Front Seat Side Impact Air Bags, 3- Point Seatbelts at all seats, LATCH System for Child Safety Seats, Anti-Theft Alarm & Immobilizer, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Brake Assist. Performance and Exterior - 3.6-liter Horizontally - Opposed 6-Cylinder Engine (producing 256 horsepower and 247 feet-pounds of torque), 5-Speed Auto Transmission with Paddle Shifter, Quick Ratio Power Steering, 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, Front McPherson Strut Suspension, Rear Double-Wishbone Suspension, Intermittent Front Wipers. Comfort, Convenience and Interior - Air Conditioning with Air Filtration System, AM/FM Stereo with CD Player, Auxiliary Audio Jack, Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column, 10-Way Adjustable Power Driver’s Seat, Outside Temperature Gauge, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Door Locks and Mirrors, Heated Seats, Mirrors, Wiper deicer, Auto-Up and Down Front Driver’s Window, Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors, 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback Carpeted Floor Mats, 8 Cupholders. Base price for a 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Premium is $25,995 plus $695 Destination charges for a total price of $26,690. Optional Equipment: Option Package: 07 - 440-Watt 9-speaker Harman/Kardon Premium Audio System with Bluetooth Wireless Capability ($1,990). Sirius Satellite Kit ($461). Destination Charges $695. Total “as tested price” $29,141. Fuel Numbers 18 miles-per-gallon city and 25 miles-per-gallon highway. |
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