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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Tilting moonroof
1) Raise 2) Lower The raising function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed. The lowering function will only operate when the moonroof is raised. Press the rear side of the “UP/D ...

Channel selection by operating the dial
Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial clockwise to select the next channel and turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counterclockwise to select the previous channel. ...

A/C – Air conditioner button
If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, press the air conditioner button “A/C” to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pressed, the air ...