2006 Subaru Legacy Overview

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(4.2) 23 reviews
MSRP: $2,198–$12,666
Body Style: Sedan
Combined MPG: 22-26
Engine: 250-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (premium)
Drivetrain: All-wheel Drive
Transmission: 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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Our Take on the 2006 Subaru Legacy

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By Cars.com Editors

Slightly larger and more powerful than its predecessor, the redesigned 2005 Legacy gained safety features and a newly available 250-horsepower turbocharged engine. Offered in sedan and wagon body styles, Legacy is Subaru's larger series — closely related to the sport utility vehicle-st... Read Full Report

What We Like

Exceptional handling in GT
Well-executed manual transmission
Strong turbocharged engine in GT
Automatic-transmission operation
Seat and ride comfort

What We Don't Like

Some body lean through curves
Backseat doesn't fold
Interior tighter than competition
No electronic stability system
Premium gasoline recommended

Notable Features

Redesigned for 2005
Standard AWD
Six airbags
Many accessories offered
Windshield wiper de-icer
Turbo engine available

Reviews

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By Warren Brown

Getting here was easy. We drove up from Virginia in the Legacy GT Limited, Subaru's midsize luxury sport sedan, replete with an onboard navigation system, faux-wood interior accents and other cosmetic and functional upgrades for 2006.We arrived at the beginning of the Pennsylvania 500, the 20th of 36 Nextel Cup series races held under the auspices of NASCAR, the National Association of Sto... Read full review for the 2006 Subaru Legacy

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Consumer Reviews

4.2

Average based on 23 reviews

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First car (of my own), I love it!

by Ian R. from Gillette, WY on April 18, 2011

Let me start off by saying you get a lot of looks when you drive around in one of these. Mine is black, and the windows are tinted, and the body of the car just has that sharp awesome look when you dr... Read Full Review

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Safety

Crash-Test Reports

IIHS Ratings

Based on Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited w/Charcoal Interior

Head Restraints and Seats: G
Moderate overlap front: G
Side: G

IIHS Ratings

Based on Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited w/Charcoal Interior

G Good

A Acceptable

M Marginal

P Poor

Head Restraints and Seats

Dynamic Rating: G
Overall Rear: G
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry: G

Moderate overlap front

Chest: G
Head/Neck: G
Left Leg/Foot: G
Overall Front: G
Restraints: G
Right Leg/Foot: G
Structure/safety cage: G

Side

Driver Head Protection: G
Driver Head and Neck: G
Driver Pelvis/Leg: G
Driver Torso: A
Overall Side: G
Rear Passenger Head Protection: G
Rear Passenger Head and Neck: G
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg: G
Rear Passenger Torso: G
Structure/safety cage: G

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers. IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in high-speed front and side crash tests. IIHS also evaluates seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.