2011 Subaru Legacy review

The Subaru Legacy has been redesigned for 2010 and now boasts a bigger backseat and improved gas mileage, with the same nimble steering the 2009 model had. Snowbelt drivers will appreciate its standard all-wheel drive, which few competitors offer.

Among midsize family sedans, the Legacy is a jack of all trades. In trying to do everything, though, it doesn't master very much. The Legacy doesn't feel as high-rent as some of its competitors — particularly the suburb-infesting Honda Accord. Nor will its polarizing styling work for everyone.

The 2010 Legacy — you can compare it with the '09 model here — comes in base, Premium and Limited trim levels, with a four- or six-cylinder engine. The related Outback wagon, also redesigned for 2010, is covered here. I drove a four-cylinder Legacy Limited. There's also a turbocharged four-cylinder available in Premium and Limited trims, though it only comes with a stick shift.

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Seat height adjustment (driver’s seat)
1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. 2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up or do ...

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (except STI)
Indicator light (turbo models) Indicator light (non-turbo models) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch Pressing the switch to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system can facilitate the follow ...

Front seats
WARNING ● Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. ● Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of r ...