Honestly I love the 2.5. I get almost 700 miles on a single tank when im road trippin. I only wish you had the option to get the Harmon Kardon sound system in there.
Glad to hear, my family own 4 new Subaru's. email me with questions when you are ready for you new one. I can help with a discount. tkeith64@hotmail.com
I have a 2020 Premium, it can be shut off going through the settings on the main touchscreen. But it doesn't always turn off. There's a bunch of criteria for the engine to auto shut off. It won't do it in the cold, it won't do it when the engine is cold, and there's a bunch of other variables for the engine to auto shut off. Also the engine turns back on when the brake is released and not pressing on the gas like some other cars. I've had mine for about 4 weeks and so far loving it.
You are great with the amount of information and detail in your reviews (and chill, low-key delivery) but you surprisingly missed going over the throttle mapping buttons on the steering wheel with the Intelligent (normal/eco) and Sport settings available only in the Legacy Sport model tested (also in some WRX, Forester Sport and Impreza Sport models). Granted, this is a CVT non-turbo and thus not all that sporty but would have been cool to see if you were able to discern any performance difference in the different settings. Other than that great review.
No way I’ll buy a CVT vehicle. Just purchased the ‘20 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade Edition AWD (Silver). It has a REAL transmission, more horsepower than the Legacy and Toyota reliability. If the Legacy has a Jatco CVT, they’re in BIG trouble.
I just test drove one today. It had a buzzing noise in the passenger door which was annoying. However, the worst part was the auto start/stop. I was at a red light and the engine shut itself off and turned itself back on twice. When it restarted, the engine shuddered violently and you could feel it throughout the car. You can turn off this feature, but it goes back to the default "on" position every time you turn off the car.
This was going to be my fifth Subaru but I was kind of disappointed with the CVT transmission matching the XT( GT) turbo engine, the CVT is too slow, also when you drive, you hear the road noise, I thought the windows were down. Audi has excellent promotion on 2019 A4 , so I went for it, my A4 Komfort Quattro monthly lease is less than what I would have paid for Legacy (Xt) GT limited ( 2nd top trim). Maybe if Audi didn't have this deal, I would have got a Legacy. Already have a Crosstrek, very nice ride.
Subaru's CEO admired Tesla's tablet in the car, so they tried their own tablet in the car. If you like a split display it works fine, but there are a lot of submenus that make using it while driving not the easiest to use. Also, the base engine lacks acceleration so merging onto a fast moving highway with a short ramp is going to be a huge challenge. I should know - tried it on the Merritt Parkway in CT and I almost got run off the road trying to accelerate on the short ramp.
Appreciate your review. But you barely mention the performance. Can you add some color here about how you felt it handled? CVT and 182 horses is what it is. But you seemed surprised with the pick up. Can you say more? I am very interested in this model as the price point may be the “sweet spot” in the line up.
I was very close to getting a 2020 Legacy Limited but chose the Accord Sport 2.0T. It’s just a way more engaging car with pep. The handling for a sedan is second to none in its class, IMO. The Legacy will a be bit more ‘comfortable’ but the engine/transmission/CVT noise is a bit loud as it also got stuck in some rpms. However, that Limited on the inside was really impressive. The quality of the leather and the overall styling inside was super sharp. The Limited also had a Harmon-Kardon system that destroys what I have in the Accord. I just preferred a more simple cabin but a more engaging and fun car to drive in the Accord. The giant infotainment screen was a bit much for me too. I think it’s a fine car. Just not for me and I don’t see many on the road either.
16:38 I sure couldn't judge the sound system based on the crap you played. When I drove one today, I tuned in a local radio station and I thought the sound was really bad. The reception was terrible even though it was tuned to the most powerful local FM station.
A Subaru is a great car for a new driver. Not sure what your price range is but if I were you I would be looking at a cheaper older model that you could pick up for 5 grand or less. You could be loaded and I would still suggest that because chances are your kid will terrorize hes or her first car anyway.
@@CyberNut930 they actually want something newer like a 2015 and up they save around 10k in wanna put down a nice payment but I thought maybe the legacy would be to much maybe Honda but doesn’t like the way Honda drives
@@keke6894 Maybe an Impreza then? Smaller car, comes in sedan and hatchback and still has the AWD and allot of the safety features Subaru is known for.
It is incredibile how subaru designers make always a few mistakes whild creating a car. The rear lights are amazing but the bumper is shit, too straight and... where the holy fuck are the exhausts in this car, which is ment to be sporty? My Subaru outback 2004 has exhausts that I wanna see in this car!!!
I love the new legacy. Subaru is upping their game.
Wow! What a great alternative to the so many Accord sport and Camry se in the streets these days.
pro tip: you can watch movies on Flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
@Carter Lucian yup, I have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)
I think, the legacy is the alternative
Honestly I love the 2.5. I get almost 700 miles on a single tank when im road trippin. I only wish you had the option to get the Harmon Kardon sound system in there.
Counting down until June 2020. The month my current Subaru Legacy lease is up and I can get my hands on what is clearly the 2020 car of the year.
Glad to hear, my family own 4 new Subaru's. email me with questions when you are ready for you new one. I can help with a discount. tkeith64@hotmail.com
Nice review and car! I wish auto manufacturers would give up on the auto stop/start feature. Hate that feature.
Scott Davis I believe it can be turned off.
Brian Forman some cars yes and in others no. I can’t remember though for this car.
I have a 2020 Premium, it can be shut off going through the settings on the main touchscreen. But it doesn't always turn off. There's a bunch of criteria for the engine to auto shut off. It won't do it in the cold, it won't do it when the engine is cold, and there's a bunch of other variables for the engine to auto shut off. Also the engine turns back on when the brake is released and not pressing on the gas like some other cars. I've had mine for about 4 weeks and so far loving it.
Great review on the all new 2020 Subaru Interceptor.
This car with a good transmission might be best in class.
You are great with the amount of information and detail in your reviews (and chill, low-key delivery) but you surprisingly missed going over the throttle mapping buttons on the steering wheel with the Intelligent (normal/eco) and Sport settings available only in the Legacy Sport model tested (also in some WRX, Forester Sport and Impreza Sport models). Granted, this is a CVT non-turbo and thus not all that sporty but would have been cool to see if you were able to discern any performance difference in the different settings. Other than that great review.
My grand father would love this , it warns you when you fall sleep behind the wheel! Great feature.
Very nice! Love the Color
Got the 2020 sport model! Absolutely love it!! Looking to add a extra exhaust pipe. What do you think?
You can also get the spoiler on other trims as an option.
Got an ad for the exhaust clip lol. Nice review as always GP.
Haha thanks! 😁
Love the tech
Nice looking car especially in the red color with black accents. I too am not a fan of the auto off when you stop.
No way I’ll buy a CVT vehicle. Just purchased the ‘20 Toyota Camry SE Nightshade Edition AWD (Silver). It has a REAL transmission, more horsepower than the Legacy and Toyota reliability. If the Legacy has a Jatco CVT, they’re in BIG trouble.
nope 👎🏾 no jatco
I just test drove one today. It had a buzzing noise in the passenger door which was annoying. However, the worst part was the auto start/stop. I was at a red light and the engine shut itself off and turned itself back on twice. When it restarted, the engine shuddered violently and you could feel it throughout the car. You can turn off this feature, but it goes back to the default "on" position every time you turn off the car.
Miss the frameless doors and a Manual transmission such a shame 🙈💩 but at least they have the famous awd😂💪👍
I miss the EZ30, too ☹️
gotta test drive one on the busted pavement of shelton wa. see if that vaunted smooth ride is for real.
The "sport" with the base engine?
So the xt model already is touching wrx territory? Are we gonna expect them to take out the wrx model soon and just keep the sti?
This was going to be my fifth Subaru but I was kind of disappointed with the CVT transmission matching the XT( GT) turbo engine, the CVT is too slow, also when you drive, you hear the road noise, I thought the windows were down. Audi has excellent promotion on 2019 A4 , so I went for it, my A4 Komfort Quattro monthly lease is less than what I would have paid for Legacy (Xt) GT limited ( 2nd top trim). Maybe if Audi didn't have this deal, I would have got a Legacy. Already have a Crosstrek, very nice ride.
Subaru's CEO admired Tesla's tablet in the car, so they tried their own tablet in the car. If you like a split display it works fine, but there are a lot of submenus that make using it while driving not the easiest to use. Also, the base engine lacks acceleration so merging onto a fast moving highway with a short ramp is going to be a huge challenge. I should know - tried it on the Merritt Parkway in CT and I almost got run off the road trying to accelerate on the short ramp.
If you can ignore the look, Subaru is perfect!
Why the look?
Appreciate your review. But you barely mention the performance. Can you add some color here about how you felt it handled? CVT and 182 horses is what it is. But you seemed surprised with the pick up. Can you say more? I am very interested in this model as the price point may be the “sweet spot” in the line up.
I was very close to getting a 2020 Legacy Limited but chose the Accord Sport 2.0T. It’s just a way more engaging car with pep. The handling for a sedan is second to none in its class, IMO. The Legacy will a be bit more ‘comfortable’ but the engine/transmission/CVT noise is a bit loud as it also got stuck in some rpms. However, that Limited on the inside was really impressive. The quality of the leather and the overall styling inside was super sharp. The Limited also had a Harmon-Kardon system that destroys what I have in the Accord. I just preferred a more simple cabin but a more engaging and fun car to drive in the Accord. The giant infotainment screen was a bit much for me too. I think it’s a fine car. Just not for me and I don’t see many on the road either.
You know your stats
Great video!
Thanks!
16:38 I sure couldn't judge the sound system based on the crap you played.
When I drove one today, I tuned in a local radio station and I thought the sound was really bad. The reception was terrible even though it was tuned to the most powerful local FM station.
😂😂😂
Would this be good for a new driver? I heard they very safe and great but don’t won’t nothing to big?
A Subaru is a great car for a new driver. Not sure what your price range is but if I were you I would be looking at a cheaper older model that you could pick up for 5 grand or less. You could be loaded and I would still suggest that because chances are your kid will terrorize hes or her first car anyway.
@@CyberNut930 they actually want something newer like a 2015 and up they save around 10k in wanna put down a nice payment but I thought maybe the legacy would be to much maybe Honda but doesn’t like the way Honda drives
@@keke6894 Maybe an Impreza then? Smaller car, comes in sedan and hatchback and still has the AWD and allot of the safety features Subaru is known for.
@@CyberNut930 yeah maybe so I did hear they are very easy to drive in handle live in Midwest so maybe Subaru small suv
Where is the CD player?
Not a refresh. It's a new generation. Completely new platform. Over 70% new parts.
Love Subies...Hate the start/stop and all the "driver assist" crap.
Does JATCO still make the trans for Subaru?
No Subraru makes their own now for the last 5 years or so. Lintronic CVT they are reliable. Consumer Reports backs that up.
It is still made by Jatco and have been reliable
Makes a blacked out sport version, only available on the base slow ass engine...fail
My dream!
It is incredibile how subaru designers make always a few mistakes whild creating a car. The rear lights are amazing but the bumper is shit, too straight and... where the holy fuck are the exhausts in this car, which is ment to be sporty?
My Subaru outback 2004 has exhausts that I wanna see in this car!!!
Please give me a chance to redesign Subaru cars .
CVT 🤢🤮
Would be a lot better if it didn’t have that garbage CVT transmission and a manual option as well.
0:12 sounds like you’re about to drop some fat lines
Boxer engines suck as do CVt's.
Pass
Subaru makes some of the worst CVT only surpass by Nissan.
@Stephen Sangalli they are a pile of crap.