I traded my STi for one of these, and i have not regretted it. Also, you STILL HAVE NOT PUT IT IN SPORT #. OR, used the paddles!! Game changer. You've only tested it in Intelligent drive. Im astonished that no one has done this video showing the true potential of this car. It is a true GT, not the feminine "SPORT" name. Sport Sharp is available in ONLY THIS LEGACY, and it makes all the difference. The car is immediately "tuned" to perform along with everything else that it has, including the sport- tuned suspension.
I have a 2021 Legacy Touring XT with 13.4K miles on it. I have really only two gripes about. One is the inconsistent power delivery. It randomly has rough fake shifts from the CVT and sometimes surges back and forth when accelerating. It just doesn't know quite what to do sometimes. Many other reviews have complained about that since the 2.4 turbo + CVT was introduced. The other is the interior rattles. I've had it in to the dealer a half dozen times with various dash rattles and a sunroof rattle. They've taken care of most of them but the intermittent one in the sunroof I'm afraid I'm going to have to live with it. Other than that, the seats are so comfortable (love the pull out thigh support), the ride is quiet and smooth and the Harman Kardon sound system is very nice.
I have a 2022 Limited XT with the Turbo motor. I've been getting consistently around 29-30 mpg with my mix of interstate highway and secondary roads. The extra power is great and makes the vehicle much smoother and refined to drive and I only lost 3-4 mpg from my 2018 Legacy with the 2.5 175hp motor. The trade off is worth it to me anyway.
Great review. A dealership near me has a certified pre-owned 2023 Sport for sale that was used as a loaner car. It had 3700 miles on it. I was able to do a solo test drive so I was able to do whatever I wanted with with it. What a fun car to drive! Very composed on the road and acceleration from the turbo was excellent! I am very tempted to purchase this vehicle even though I have a 2023 Edge ST on order as well. However at 20K more than the Legacy I am debating if it is worth waiting for or should I just go for the Legacy Sport!
Thank you! Almost hard to justify the extra 20k. I will say though the st products are usually really good. But if u want to save 20k and still have a comfortable and quick daily - the legacy sport is a great option
@@sachemrock thanks. Looking at getting a Subaru Outback Touring XT or a Hyundai Tucson Limited now. Like both however its been a challenge to find one that is available. Hyundai a bit cheaper at $39k, Subaru around 43k. Both significantly cheaper than the Ford Edge!
I appreciate your opinion on the various options/trim levels but I wish you'd take a talk break for a time so we could hear the engine and cabin noise.
@@npatricksmith Okay. I will take this into consideration in future videos. How long of time do you think is good to listen to that stuff? Serious question
@@703SpeedI appreciate you taking this constructively, as it was meant. I was certainly nit picking though because I really do like your videos. You review many vehicles that others don't bother to. Anyway, my preference is to have a good amount of time (minutes not seconds, haha) to hear the motor and transmission throughout the POV ride while accelerating and cruising at highway speeds.
Nice sleeper! I am def interested in the future because of the understated looks, yet it is very refined for the number of years the Legacy model has been around. Looks decent enough, too, especially in the front. More space than a WRX in its current form. great ride in the winter, too. When I lived in Golden Colorado at 10,000 ft, I came home from a trip and used my girlfriend's 96 Legacy to plow 3 ft of snow and make a path for our cars! Just kept ramming it through and...who needs a plow???
You spent virtually no time stepped back away from the vehicle so we could actually see its exterior. Instead, we inspected the paint for 8 straight minutes.
Might trade my 2017 Impreza Sport sedan for one of these
I traded my STi for one of these, and i have not regretted it.
Also, you STILL HAVE NOT PUT IT IN SPORT #. OR, used the paddles!! Game changer. You've only tested it in Intelligent drive. Im astonished that no one has done this video showing the true potential of this car. It is a true GT, not the feminine "SPORT" name.
Sport Sharp is available in ONLY THIS LEGACY, and it makes all the difference. The car is immediately "tuned" to perform along with everything else that it has, including the sport- tuned suspension.
I have a 2021 Legacy Touring XT with 13.4K miles on it. I have really only two gripes about. One is the inconsistent power delivery. It randomly has rough fake shifts from the CVT and sometimes surges back and forth when accelerating. It just doesn't know quite what to do sometimes. Many other reviews have complained about that since the 2.4 turbo + CVT was introduced. The other is the interior rattles. I've had it in to the dealer a half dozen times with various dash rattles and a sunroof rattle. They've taken care of most of them but the intermittent one in the sunroof I'm afraid I'm going to have to live with it. Other than that, the seats are so comfortable (love the pull out thigh support), the ride is quiet and smooth and the Harman Kardon sound system is very nice.
I too have heard people complain about the “lurching”. I’ve never experienced it myself though
I've asked the service manager if there was any software update that might help drivability, but he said no.
I have a 2022 Limited XT with the Turbo motor. I've been getting consistently around 29-30 mpg with my mix of interstate highway and secondary roads. The extra power is great and makes the vehicle much smoother and refined to drive and I only lost 3-4 mpg from my 2018 Legacy with the 2.5 175hp motor. The trade off is worth it to me anyway.
I'm Jealous, my impreza is only getting 23.6 mpg, but it is an manual 😅
This is the only car I might afford one bro.
I have a 2020 sport. Love it..big Brian Sr.
I just bought a 2020 legacy limited, great car great miledge
Feels like this is a mini WRX, and way more affordable by having default active safety system, and cvt transmission.
Great review. A dealership near me has a certified pre-owned 2023 Sport for sale that was used as a loaner car. It had 3700 miles on it. I was able to do a solo test drive so I was able to do whatever I wanted with with it. What a fun car to drive! Very composed on the road and acceleration from the turbo was excellent! I am very tempted to purchase this vehicle even though I have a 2023 Edge ST on order as well. However at 20K more than the Legacy I am debating if it is worth waiting for or should I just go for the Legacy Sport!
Thank you! Almost hard to justify the extra 20k. I will say though the st products are usually really good. But if u want to save 20k and still have a comfortable and quick daily - the legacy sport is a great option
Get the Subaru, better quality and resale value for $20k less is a no brainer to me.
@@sachemrock thanks. Looking at getting a Subaru Outback Touring XT or a Hyundai Tucson Limited now. Like both however its been a challenge to find one that is available. Hyundai a bit cheaper at $39k, Subaru around 43k. Both significantly cheaper than the Ford Edge!
Well done presentation. Peace bro.
I appreciate your opinion on the various options/trim levels but I wish you'd take a talk break for a time so we could hear the engine and cabin noise.
Thank you! You must’ve missed that at the 37:33 mark
@@703Speed No I didn't miss it. There was literally like 4 seconds of silence. So thank you for that.
@@npatricksmith Okay. I will take this into consideration in future videos. How long of time do you think is good to listen to that stuff? Serious question
@@703SpeedI appreciate you taking this constructively, as it was meant. I was certainly nit picking though because I really do like your videos. You review many vehicles that others don't bother to. Anyway, my preference is to have a good amount of time (minutes not seconds, haha) to hear the motor and transmission throughout the POV ride while accelerating and cruising at highway speeds.
Nice sleeper! I am def interested in the future because of the understated looks, yet it is very refined for the number of years the Legacy model has been around. Looks decent enough, too, especially in the front. More space than a WRX in its current form. great ride in the winter, too. When I lived in Golden Colorado at 10,000 ft, I came home from a trip and used my girlfriend's 96 Legacy to plow 3 ft of snow and make a path for our cars! Just kept ramming it through and...who needs a plow???
Lol.. These Subarus love driving in the snow!
Did a little research and found the "Limited" model has the Harmon/Kardon system included with the navigation system. In Package #34. Hope this helps.
Yes limited does, but sport doesn’t. I think it should be an option on every legacy trim level other than the Base and Premium. Just my opinion.. Lol
@@703Speed I completely agree with you!
@@703Speed the 2024 sport will have the sound system.
Most carmakers don't offer premium sound systems as a stand alone option, and I wish they would!
That makes 2 of us!
2024s will include the Harmon sound system for the sport.
Great to hear
The 2024 will have an MSRP of $35,595 vs 34,915 for the 2023. So the HK system adds $680.
@@mossmiller about on par with what I was expecting it to cost. My guess was $800
Add nicer wheels and the Harmon/Kardon sound system and she is a winner.
Agreed
True that and swap it with bbs wheels.
@@JaeBTundra1 bbs wheels are big money but would look sick!
@@703Speed definitely worth it for this trim lol. Yea it would be sick.
I consider to buy a 23' Subaru Legacy Sport.
no locking fuel cover???
You spent virtually no time stepped back away from the vehicle so we could actually see its exterior. Instead, we inspected the paint for 8 straight minutes.
Has anyone went with this car from a 2016 Legacy Premium 2.5? Let me know that you think?!
How come no remote start on the key fob??!!
Only through the app
No memory seats? 🤦♂️🤦♂️
I have owned many many Subarus....including the famous SVX. Subaru radios have always stunk.
The Harmon/Kardon is pretty good tho
Those wheels are totally bunk
Agreed
35k? You're better off getting a wrx
Insurance cost
Ooooouuuuuccchhh, Bro. What is that four five stitches. Maybe a band aid or a finger sleeve to do the video.
Ya lol.. I had a covering for it, but doctor instructed me to take it off and air it out