Subaru
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Premium
What it Is: An all-wheel drive four-door turbocharged midsize sedan.
What's Hot: Lots of power, standard full-time all-wheel drive, great crash test scores.
What's Not: Only available with manual transmission.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, USB, Bluetooth.
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT's Family Friendliness score falls precipitously from the base model's because of its much higher price and significantly lower fuel economy.
Subaru has a long history of making performance cars, and its Impreza STI high-performance compact hatchback has attained cult status for its outstanding performance. The 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT brings some of that performance feel to the Legacy lineup, and all of it with the same excellent safety features of the base car. However, the Legacy 2.5GT's added performance isn't without penalty. First, even the lowest-price Legacy 2.5GT is expensive, costing more than $28,000 when you include destination. Second, while the turbocharged engine adds almost 100 horsepower over the base model, it also significantly hurts fuel economy, which plummets 5 mpg in the EPA's combined cycle. Finally, if you want this turbocharged sedan, you'll have to learn to drive stick: It's not available with an automatic transmission. However, if you want more power from your Legacy but don't want to drive stick, Subaru offers the Legacy 3.6R, which comes with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$27,995 |
| Destination |
$695 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
Limited ($30,690) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
2.5 liters |
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Engine Type |
Flat-4 |
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Horsepower |
265 hp |
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Torque |
258 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Premium Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Manual |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
18 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
25 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
21 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Midsize Car |
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Family Friendliness |
7.6 |
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Doors |
Four |
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Seat Rows |
Two |
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Passengers |
Five |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
14.7 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
5 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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