May 9, 2016
Subaru Legacy goes sporty with some massive refinements, Outback will be transformed into a touring for 2017
Subaru is on the growth track since 53 months and they are enjoying great sales, and Subaru has announced that the growth will be continue on both Legacy and Outback models. In order to keep their growth on track Subaru is offering more trim levels on each of the models for 2017.
Subaru is not using the turbochargers on its flat boxer engines in the
Legacy 2.5GT and in the case of new Legacy, it is still the same and you will see a sporty Legacy appearance only.
Subaru’s 2.5-litre
boxer engine powers the sport models and now this engine is making its way into new models including the Legacy. Its 175bhp will be transferred onto the all-wheel –drive system through a CVT automatic transmission and a paddle shifter. The standard Legacy also has similar setup as the sporty version has in place.
The new trims in the Legacy offers exterior styling where 18-inch alloy wheels and silver colour mirror caps, elegant rocker panel trims and a dark gray grille to give the Legacy sporty feeling. When diving inside the new model, there is a seven-inch multimedia touch screen welcome you aboard on the standard version but you can opt for Subaru EyeSight as well. The new version of the eyesight has a high beam and reverse automatic braking system.
Unless the Legacy sport, the all-new Outback is turning into the touring with EyeSight as a standard. This model will be available into engine options where
Subaru outback 2.5-litre engine and a 3.5-litre engine with flat six will be available.
This model will also have a 7-inch touch screen and multimedia interface with satellite navigation as standard. A heated steering will also be offered as standard with a java brown leather interior. Exterior differences will have some minor changes to the grille and wheels.
