Subaru Legacy 2009–2014 car dimensions: 4775 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1535 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,460 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard across the range, keeping front occupants comfortable with rear footwell vents. Cruise control is fitted as standard on every model for easier motorway runs. A colour touchscreen arrives with the navigation option on higher grades, paired with Bluetooth and a multi-info display. Reversing camera is available on nav-equipped trims to help with parking. No factory parking sensors, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems appear in the equipment lists.
Boot holds 526 litres with seats up and expands to 1726 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded flat. A low load lip and retractable cover make everyday loading straightforward. capacity drops slightly to 1677 litres when a sunroof is fitted.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1700 kg and unbraked 750 kg, supported by the permanent all-wheel drive and 350 Nm diesel torque. Payload sits at 415 kg. The estate layout and AWD make it practical for light work or trailer use without special heavy-duty options listed.
The cabin feels roomy with extra rear legroom and headroom over the prior model. Dual-zone automatic climate control comes standard. Heated front seats and a 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support are fitted across the range. A powered glass tilt-and-slide sunroof is standard. Soft fabrics or leather options plus good storage bins suit everyday family use.
2.0 Boxer diesel uses common-rail injection and meets Euro 5
Combined fuel use listed at 46.3 mpg with 161 g/km CO2 on base 2.0D
Service every 15 000 km or 12 months
5-star Euro NCAP result from 2009
Standard kit: VDC, six airbags, ABS with EBD, pretensioners
Timing chain on the diesel, permanent AWD
The 2.0D flat-four diesel makes 150 ps and 350 Nm from low revs. Official combined figures sit at 46.3 mpg and 161 g/km CO2 for the entry estate. higher grades show a touch more. The tank holds 65 litres.
Service intervals run every 15 000 km or once a year. The diesel uses a timing chain so no scheduled belt change. Oil and filter changes form the core of each visit. brake fluid and other fluids follow the schedule.
Euro NCAP gave the Legacy a full five stars in 2009. Adult protection scored 79 percent, child 73 percent, pedestrian 58 percent and safety assist 71 percent. Every car has front, side and curtain airbags plus Vehicle Dynamics Control, ABS and electronic brake-force distribution. Symmetrical AWD is standard.
The car is built to last with a stiff ring-frame body. Keep the DPF happy with occasional longer runs. Dealer networks score well for service quality. Regular checks on the AWD system and electronics keep ownership straightforward.
Length 4775 mm, Width 1780 mm, Height 1535 mm, Wheelbase 2750 mm (Legacy 2009–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Subaru Deutschland GmbH, Legacy Preise · Technische Daten · Ausstattung, September 2009 , Legacy Kombi 2.0D 6-Gang, Satin White is the no-cost base colour, Subaru UK Media, New Legacy Tourer 2010 technical specifications: MacPherson-strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension.