A bold statement, a confidence stance

The 2022 Subaru Legacy cuts a powerful figure across an otherwise mundane mid-size sedan landscape. An athletic and sporty design from front to back, the Legacy features a wider and lower stance that speaks to more dynamic performance. The hawk-eye shared headlights, front grille and sharp character lines create an increased sense of flow and a greater sense of balance overall. This is far from the typical sedan; this is curb appeal taken to new heights.

Aluminum Alloy Wheels

Three sleek and sporty alloy wheel designs help give the Legacy better performance and more bragging rights. Lightweight in construction, these wheels create more dynamic handling without sacrificing ride quality. The wheels come in three choices: the Touring model receives the 17-inch wheel, the 18-inch black and machined finish design is for the Limited model, and the Limited GT and Premier GT models get the painted gunmetal version of the 18-inch wheel.

Cutting-edge Aerodynamics

The Subaru Legacy has been engineered and designed for superior aerodynamic performance—and every crease, curve and angle has a purpose. The net result is a sleek shape that’s more efficient, quieter and better balanced than ever before. For even greater performance, certain models come standard with the Active Grille Shutter, which reduces wind resistance even further.

Auto ON/OFF LED Headlights

These high-intensity headlights bring added safety and convenience to every situation. The automatic setting ensures you never forget to turn on the lights or dim your high beams. With the lights always on, other people are more likely to see you approaching, and the EyeSight^® system is better able to detect objects or pedestrians ahead. The standard welcome lighting feature triggers the headlights and interior lights as you leave or get close to the car. Steering responsive LED headlights are standard on all Legacy models.

Power-adjustable Heated Mirrors

Designed for better aerodynamics and reduced wind noise, the power-adjustable side mirrors are heated to help keep the glass surface clear in cold weather. All models come equipped with LED turn signals mounted on the mirrors for added safety. The side mirrors fold to fit tight parking spaces and the Legacy Premier models have a handy power-folding feature.

LED Fog Lights

Available on Touring models and higher, the multi-reflector LED fog lights slice through murky conditions, improve nighttime visibility and bring increased safety to all possible driving scenarios. It’s simple, really: The better your lighting technology, the more you see.

More space, more luxury, more comfort

The design of the passenger cabin features improved ergonomics over the previous generation and more space overall, including more legroom, shoulder room and cargo capacity than ever before. But this design is more than just functional—it’s an environment characterized by equal parts refinement and sheer luxury. The Legacy has always offered a quiet, comfortable space—with more amenities, more distinctive design and higher-grade materials, the 2022 Legacy kicks it up a notch or two.

Dual 7-inch Infotainment System

This AM/FM/MP3/WMA infotainment system features two 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen displays, Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity and streaming audio, dual USB port control, auxiliary audio input and steering wheel integrated controls. The system is Apple CarPlay® and Android® Auto compatible, has four speakers and comes with a free three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio®† with Travel Link†. This system is available on the Convenience trim level.

† Subscription required

11.6-inch infotainment system

This AM/FM/MP3/WMA infotainment system features an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity and streaming audio, dual USB port control, auxiliary audio input and steering wheel integrated controls. Compatible with both Apple CarPlay® and Android® Auto, the system comes with six speakers and a free three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio† with Travel Link®†. This infotainment system is available on Touring models and incorporates SUBARU STARLINK® Connected Services†, a suite of services that brings more convenience, safety and security to every drive.

† Subscription required

11.6-inch Infotainment System with Navigation

This premium AM/FM/MP3/WMA infotainment system features an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen display with voice-activated GPS navigation. The system is Apple CarPlay® and Android® Auto compatible, and features Bluetooth® mobile phone connectivity and streaming audio, dual USB port control, auxiliary audio input, steering wheel integrated controls, and 12 Harman Kardon® speakers with a 576-watt amplifier. Available on all Limited and Premier trim levels, the system also includes a free three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio† (with SiriusXM® Traffic† and Travel Link®†) and a free three-year subscription to the SUBARU STARLINK® Connected Services†. The Premier GT trim level also features a centre console-mounted single-disc CD player.

† Subscription required

SUBARU STARLINK^® Connected Services

SUBARU STARLINK® Connected Services† is an in-vehicle technology system that connects your Subaru Legacy to the world around you, bringing added safety, security, comfort and convenience to every drive. The unique suite of services, which includes Remote Engine Start/Stop (CVT Only), Remote Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Alerts, Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Customizable Vehicle Alerts, is available on a free three-year trial subscription on Touring trim level vehicles and up.

† Subscription required

MediaHub Connectivity

It’s easy to stay connected and fully charged with a storage bin in the centre console that incorporates USB port control and auxiliary audio input. All models feature two USB ports in the front, making it possible to listen to music and charge two devices at the same time. In the back of the centre console, there are a further two USB ports for rear seat passengers to charge their devices.

Gauges and Multi-information Display

The instrument panel is designed for the driver—the pair of large, easy-to-read gauges is front and centre, while all other information is positioned to the sides. The full-colour multi-information display between the gauges houses various warning symbols, an ECO gauge with coloured bars to monitor efficiency and live graphics from the EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology system.

More Space, increased versatility

In terms of spaciousness and versatility, the Subaru Legacy hits all the right notes. The cabin features more overall space, increased shoulder room for all passengers and increased legroom for rear-seat passengers. The standard 60/40-split folding rear seats now fold flatter for increased functionality, while overall cargo volume has increased from previous generations.

More Comfort and Style

The 2022 Legacy offers a quiet, comfortable and luxurious cabin. The seat designs have been engineered for improved ergonomics to support better posture and to reduce fatigue. The 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar adjustment is standard. Available features include a memory function for the seat and mirrors, and an 8-way power front passenger’s seat. The cabin features added sound-deadening material, higher-quality finishes and desirable options such as a wireless phone charger, Nappa leather seats, centre console rear vents, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.

Safer, confident and more secure

The Subaru Legacy has been an IIHS Top Safety Pick or better for 16 years in a row and the same approach that produced these results is set to take this 2022 model to even greater heights. The Subaru Legacy is built on the Subaru Global Platform, which offers greater levels of strength and safety for all occupants, and it features the latest generation of advanced safety technology. This is confidence in motion, taken to the next level.

Always standing guard

The 2022 Subaru Legacy offers striking agility, superior visibility, a world-class all-wheel drive system, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Active Torque Vectoring and a low centre of gravity— in other words, all the tools needed to be an active safety superstar. When you combine these technologies with next-generation thinking in the form of standard EyeSight^®◊ Driver Assist Technology and the available DriverFocus^® Distraction Mitigation System, the cause of active safety is elevated to new heights.

Heightened Visibility

When superior engineering and smart design meet in the middle, everything becomes clear. Using this as an operating principle, the Subaru Legacy has been engineered and designed to offer exceptional visibility. The steeply raked windshield, narrow A-pillar, generous glass area, high seating position and door mounted side mirrors work together to keep blind spots to a minimum.

EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology

The latest generation of this award-winning active safety system is standard on all versions of the Subaru Legacy. The system utilizes two cameras to monitor activity on the road ahead, help identify potential danger and provide assistance to the driver when needed most. EyeSight^® incorporates numerous advanced active safety systems in one: Pre-collision Braking, Pre-collision Brake Assist, Pre-collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centring Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Sway Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert.

High Beam Assist

This feature, standard on all versions of the Subaru Legacy, allows the driver to keep the high beams on at all times. When the EyeSight^® cameras detect an oncoming vehicle or the distance to the vehicle in front is reduced, High Beam Assist automatically dims the headlights. Then, when other vehicles are far enough away, the system switches the high beams on again.

Reverse Automatic Braking

Available on all Legacy models from the Touring on up, this system detects people or objects behind the vehicle and automatically applies the brakes if a collision seems imminent. The system also incorporates a warning feature with different alarm patterns depending on how far the Legacy is away from the person or object.

Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection System (SRVD)

Another advanced safety feature available on the Touring trim level and up, the SRVD has three distinct functions: Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Blind Spot Detection identifies vehicles behind the C-pillars and in other blind spots, while Lane Change Assist detects vehicles from behind approaching quickly in an adjacent lane. Using a sensor in the back of the vehicle, Rear Cross Traffic Alert signals drivers of approaching vehicles while reversing, such as out of a parking space or driveway.

Rearview camera

When you select reverse, the rearview camera projects an image of what’s behind the Legacy onto the centre console screen. The camera is located close to the centre of the vehicle and captures a wide view to ensure a more natural image that’s free of distortion. The useful dynamic guide lines feature shows the driver which direction to turn the steering wheel, making the act of reversing easier than ever.

DriverFocus^® Driver Monitoring System (DMS)

Available on the Limited and Premier trim levels, this award-winning system utilizes a camera angled at the driver’s face and facial recognition software to monitor fatigue or lack of attention. When the driver begins to show signs of losing focus, the system sends out a helpful alert, like an automated co-driver. The DriverFocus^® system stores the preferences for up to five drivers, including the position of the seats and side mirrors, climate control settings and gauge readouts on the multi-function display.

Steering Responsive LED Headlights

These headlights automatically follow the steering angle of the vehicle and point in the direction of the corners, providing better illumination and increased levels of safety. The headlights themselves also cast a brighter and whiter beam for improved visibility at night. This system is standard on all Subaru Legacy models.

VDC with Active Torque Vectoring

The standard VDC† system is equipped with advanced sensors to monitor and analyze if the vehicle is following the driver’s intended course. When the limits of stability are approached, the system automatically adjusts the AWD torque distribution, engine output and brakes at each wheel to help the driver take corrective action.

† VDC is also known as electronic stability control.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

This system incorporates key advanced safety features, including Electronic Brake-force Distribution, which automatically adjusts front/rear brake balance, Brake Override to cut engine power when the brakes are applied and Brake Assist for added stopping power in emergency-braking situations. The system also incorporates Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH), which keeps the vehicle in place when you take your foot off the brake after coming to a stop, even on an incline.

Strong, enduring, protecting

Built on the strong Subaru Global Platform, the Subaru Legacy has a stronger envelope to better protect all occupants in the event of a collision. This platform is the starting point for a passive safety strategy that sees the Legacy continue to deliver class-leading levels of protection. Added to this inherent strength is a collection of technologically advanced safety systems that work together to minimize the harm from collisions or help to avoid them altogether.

Advanced Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame

This proprietary frame incorporates high-tensile steel, connects the roof to the side pillars and the floor, and utilizes cross-members to create a unified and super-strong structure. For the Subaru Legacy, the design has been further refined to create an even stronger envelope that is able to absorb and divert even more energy from collisions.

Airbags

The Subaru Legacy features a full complement of supplemental restraints, including driver and front passenger front and side-impact airbags, front passenger seat cushion airbag, driver’s knee airbag and side-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard occupants. The network of smart sensors connected to these restraints includes a rollover sensor, another example of an unwavering focus on providing class-leading standards for passive safety.

Injury-reducing Seats and Seatbelt Systems

The front seats on the Subaru Legacy are engineered to reduce the chances of whiplash through the use of energy-absorbing mounting, active headrests and super-strong frames. Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners hold passengers firmly in place, while load limiters ease peak forces to the chest. The new ISO-FIX/LATCH system now features a lower anchor bar to make it easier to secure younger passengers riding in compatible child safety seats. Standard on all trim levels is the Rear Seatbelt Reminder.

Break-away Engine

In the event of a head-on collision, the SUBARU BOXER^® engines and transmissions in the Subaru Legacy are designed to absorb crash energy, then break away from the vehicle structure and drop below the passenger cabin. This design helps ensure that as little collision energy as possible reaches the occupants, thereby securing their safety.

Higher-performing SUBARU BOXER^® engines

The 2022 Subaru Legacy is available with the choice of two compelling SUBARU BOXER^® engines. The direct-injection 2.5-litre 4-cylinder, which is linked to a Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), is engineered to perfectly balance powerful response with outstanding fuel economy. The direct-injection turbocharged 2.4-litre 4-cylinder is connected to a high-torque CVT to create class-leading levels of performance. Both engines incorporate the latest weight-saving measures and advanced technologies to boost efficiency, improve acceleration and heighten driver engagement.

Transmissions + Symmetrical AWD

The Subaru Legacy is available with two versions of the Lineartronic^® CVT, one linked to the 2.5-litre 4-cylinder and the other paired with the turbocharged 2.4-litre 4-cylinder. These transmissions have been refined for greater efficiency, reduced noise and heightened driveability. Each drivetrain is fully integrated with the Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time AWD system to create unsurpassed levels of control and confidence under all possible conditions. These drivetrains give the Legacy the superior performance of a full-time AWD vehicle with the fuel-efficiency of a front-wheel drive vehicle.

A dynamic chassis of strength and performance

Built on the Subaru Global Platform, the chassis is characterized by greater strength, reduced noise, reduced harshness and heightened safety overall. The use of more high-tensile steel in key areas has created greater torsional stiffness compared to the previous version. These measures allow the responsive suspension system to create even better handling properties, including less body roll, crisper response and higher levels of confidence-inspiring control.

Front Suspension

The renown MacPherson^® front strut-type suspension system gives the 2022 Subaru Legacy better dynamic response overall. The addition of a k-shaped cross-member brace—a design usually only found on Formula One cars and high-performance sports cars—helps create a greater connection to the road. This splendid front suspension design, combined with the wide track and low centre of gravity, give the Legacy crisp steering, remarkable handling and a surprisingly composed ride on all types of surfaces.

Rear Suspension

The double-wishbone rear suspension is engineered to reduce noise and vibration, while increasing stability and control. The rear stabilizer bar is mounted directly to the body of the Legacy instead of through rubber bushings, which slashes body roll by 50%. The entire system provides more rigidity, which produces a comfortable ride that absorbs imperfections in the road easily, yet still creates a genuinely sporty edge. This suspension system maintains its compact design, so it doesn’t encroach into the cargo area.