It would be crazy for a New England driver to not check out the 2015 Subaru Legacy when considering a new midsize sedan. Subaru has completely redesigned the Legacy, giving it a streamlined exterior, increased cabin space and greater fuel efficiency.
The 2015 Legacy yields 26 city/36 highway in fuel economy, which is superb for an all-wheel-drive sedan. The boost in fuel economy is attributed to a combination of a spirited four-cylinder, 2.5-liter Boxer engine that generates 175 horsepower, a grille that closes to reduce drag and a continuously variable transmission.
I was initially disappointed when Subaru replaced their conventional automatic transmission with the more fuel efficient CVT several years ago. Early versions of the CVT were quirky — the engine ran at a high rate when accelerating, never seeming to shift. I found a noticeable refinement with Subaru's CVT on the 2015 Legacy. Our Legacy tester also had a six-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters.
The Legacy with its wide stance felt more like a full-size sedan when it came to city driving and parking where a high-resolution backup camera came in handy. Despite its size, the Legacy had a sporty feel yet remained level through tight turns and highway ramps. I was impressed with how quiet the sedan's cabin remained while traveling at highway speed.
Our "limited" edition tester with a MSRP at just under $30,000 included an abundance of safety technology that would be hard to live without. Features that use radar included blind spot detection and lane change assist that combine to allow for confident lane changing. The system also included a rear cross-traffic alert, which helps to prevent a collision when in reverse.
Our tester had a $2,195 option package that included a moon roof, keyless access, and a push-button starter. I could live without the moon roof and push-button starter, but keyless access, which unlocked the sedan as I approached with the key fob in my pocket, was great when my hands were full.
Perforated light brown leather upholstery contrasted with a black dashboard and wood paneling along the doors gave the Legacy an upmarket character. Interior highlights included soft-touch coverings on arm rests, heated front and rear seats, dual zone climate controls and a 12-speaker audio system. I found ample head and foot room with the back seats, which easily accommodated three adults.
Actual radio dials for tuning and volume control were appreciated. The 7-inch touchscreen with swipe and scrolling gesture controls made the Subaru's media center easy to use.
All-wheel-drive helps this more fuel efficient, sixth-generation Legacy stand out among the convoluted midsize sedan market. Subaru has certainly won me over with its greatly improved CVT.
If gas mileage is your biggest concern, there's plenty of other midsize sedans to consider, but when it comes to driving through New England's worst weather, the Subaru Legacy makes sense.
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