Dynamically, there are no surprises, especially unpleasant for the race. The Legacy is loose forward progress is characterized by transient responses were betting we so carefully, with an occasional tremor in sharp bumps the thread through the otherwise solid unibody. Like most middle-class, mid-price sedan is progressive understeer, the definition of dynamic train, the trade-off for the ride of a Buick worthy.

Grip, a number of Bridgestone Turanza EL400 M + S-02S (P205/60R-16), only so-so at 0.81 g and 186 meters of brake-70 mph is a pity if this applies to can be almost Each car in this class, a strange train for family sedans.

Subaru pricing seems a bit cheeky sometimes $ 21,690 for a base 2.5i CVT, $ 22,990 as tested. The base price is higher than the get-in automatic-equipped versions of the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry. But remember, all-wheel-drive is fried, that most of the other cars did not even offer AWD. With that in mind, along with his other virtues, convincing start to the new Legacy seen as a very attractive offer. Provided you are not in a hurry.

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE AS TESTED: $22,990 (base price: $20,690)

ENGINE TYPE: 16-valve flat-4, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 150 cu in, 2457cc
Power (SAE net): 170 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 170 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: continuously variable automatic with manumatic shifting

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 108.3 in Length: 186.4 in
Width: 71.7 in Height: 59.3 in
Curb weight: 3364 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 8.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 26.5 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 37.9 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 9.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.9 sec @ 83 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 124 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 186 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.81 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 23/31 mpg
C/D observed: 25 mpg

This time around, it’s the 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited whose 3.6R sibling, as you may know, represented the line at this year’s SUOTY competition. Given the choice of vehicles to add to the fleet, we purposely checked off the box next to the 2.5i in order to better evaluate the model that Subaru claims will be its volume-seller. Not at all awe-inspiring numbers, but considering the new 2.5i’s improvement in fuel economy (22 mpg city/29 mpg highway versus 20/26), extra rear-passenger legroom (up 3.9 inches), and maximum cargo volume (up 5.9 cubic feet) compared with last year’s rendition, we’re fairly amped to get our Outback running amok in the muck. That is, when we’re not passively trudging along on the pavement.

Features like an electronic parking brake with Hill Holder, power windows with driver’s auto up/down, cruise control, integrated roof rack, and a tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel compose the amenities list. A $461 Sirius satellite radio kit brought our vehicle’s grand total to $32,446.