Legacy is a solidly built vehicle with generous rustproofing. Up on the lift at a CAA-Quebec Technical lnspection Centre, we noted the Brake, disc and pad longevity is to be hoped for, as replacement The fourwheel disc brakes, boasting four-channel ABS, are powerful and faderesistant. Transmitting a bit of road feel the turning circle is fairly short. Power steering is very well weighted, stable, precise and relatively quick, And it provides a good overall feeling of solidity. Surface-indeed, its behaviour corresponds to what one expects of a sport Subaru demonstrates superior handling on just about any type of road Road defects at lower and medium speeds result in some harsh reactions,ĭue also in large part to the 45 profile, Z speed-rated tires. And though that firmness is generally well controlled, even minor The GT's sport-tuned suspension is firmer than that on the other versions of Permanently sends torque to ail four wheels, works efficiently and As usual on a Subaru, the AWD system, which Or the shift lever in either case gear changes are fairly quick.
2005 SUMARU LEGACY 2.5I LIMITED MPG MANUAL
Manual shifting is possible via steering-wheel-mounted pushbuttons The 5-speed automatic transmission is well geared and generally very The engine meets LEV (low emission) standards. Above 3,500 rpm, however, this is a very lively and responsive Lack of progressiveness takes some of the pleasure out of driving the Legacy The accelerator is not always smooth, either. Not as linear and progressive as the Subaru Forester Turbo engine, which is When it comes to higher accelerations, though, it is Under normal acceleration, the increase in speed is relatively Below 3,500 rpm, acceleration is merely respectable, butīeyond that, things get interesting, with a powerful surge ail the way up toĦ,000 rpm. The Legacy GT's 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine has been seriously pumped upĪnd, with the turbocharger, now develops an impressive 250 hp and 250 lbft of torque. (The wipers, by the way, are a little on the slow side.) Windshield features a heating element to reduce ice buildup on the wipers.
Very good and headlight intensity is within acceptable limits. Or average-height (and taller) passengers in the rear. Restraints, unfortunately, don't adjust high enough for tall people in the front Safety-conscious Subaru has outfitted the Legacy with a reinforced structureĪnd no less than six airbags (two front, two side, two side-curtain). If the vents are directed away from the steering wheel with the hands in the The air vents constantly direct air into the driver's hands, even Recirculation position too long before reaching the desired temperature in TheĪutomatic climate control system does its job well, but stays in the Instruments and controls are well arranged and lighting at night is good. Quite versatile, but their location just behind the shift lever is problematic: There are plenty of storage spaces, ail large-capacity.
2005 SUMARU LEGACY 2.5I LIMITED MPG DRIVERS
When operating the controls, drivers have aīetter sense of qua lit y than before. The interior is very well finished and the quality of the materials is a cutĪbove the previous generation. Inside trunk release or the remote entry control. That the trunk doesn't have an outside lock, so you're at the mercy of the The trunk is roomy, with a large enough opening, and the floor is flat. ln the sedan model, though, the back doesn't fold down this isĪ shortcoming, as most competing models in this segment offer the feature. The rear bench seats two adultsĬomfortably. The seat warmers now feature four heat settings asĪccess via the rear doors could be easier. Headroom is good even for taller drivers, andĮven with the sunroof. Theĭriving position is very good despite the lack of a telescoping steeringĬolumn (it does tilt, however). The seat back is also a bit short for tall people. Will find themselves sitting with their trunk and thighs on the side supports The seats are enveloping and veryĬomfortable for drivers with the right body type. Side supports, so access is fairly difficult. This car sits fairly low on the road and the bucket seats feature prominent We road-tested-boasting a 2.5 litre turbocharged power plant. Ramped up performance considerably, with some trim lines like the GT sedan
Than on previous models and, with Subaru now looking to compete withĬarmakers like Audi and Volvo in the sports sedan market, it has also The latest-generation Legacy is built on a new platform with newĬomponents at just about every level.
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