2013 Subaru Legacy consumer reviews

Bought the Premium Automatic first week the dealers got them in July 2012. Saw at the car show and the lady rep loved the new model. She was right. This is not the Subaru of old. They've always been reliable but now they are fun! I still smile when driving this car. I do like all four of my cars (the others are all Mazdas). The cvt is very smooth and takes no time to get used to. It feels so natural you don't miss individual gearing. The engine is plenty powerful with good torque and gets moving quickly. Car has real punch when needed. Feels lighter and more nimble than it's weight would indicate. Stops well, turns fast, holds steady. You feel the road but I love that. Fairly quiet ride and excellent stereo in this model. Seats are very good and power seat has nice lumbar. Trunk is not huge but seats fold down if necessary. Awd is phenomenal on this new model. Subaru really improved in a lot of ways. The interior may not be the most futuristic but it's simple and works. I can reach all the controls and visibility is very good. For the price it may be hard to beat with even non awd vehicles.

There are only two slight negatives that I can point out in this car. First is getting used to the CVT and the fact that it comes with paddle shifters. They are essentially useless and moving from a 6-speed automatic to a CVT was an adjustment. Let the transmission work itself and when you get used to it it works incredibly nicely. The second problem is the fact that you cannot replace the headlights on your own and it is costly to do them either through your own shop or through a Subaru dealer. You must take off a panel to reach the light socket, so unless you have a home garage forget about the easy swap. Otherwise, I love this car. The ride is smooth and the acceleration is good. The transmission seems to find the right ratio every time no matter the situation. The all-wheel drive system has allowed me to get through the heavy northeast storms where other cars could not. The exterior is good looking, but it is the interior that shines. Plastic and faux wood panels make the Subaru look more like an entry-level luxury car, along with the Harmon Kardon stereo system that is standard on the Limited spec that sounds fantastic. The leather is comfortable and the backseat is roomy. The audio interface is simple to use and very logical. This is a fantastic car, especially for the price range where few AWD cars are available. I would absolutely recommend this car to any and all prospective buyers.

I purchased a 2013 Legacy 2.5 i premium about 3 months ago and here are my thoughts. First, we purchased this vehicle because it was fuel efficient, AWD, and it was huge on the inside. I am 6'6" tall, and typically do not fit in todays cars well. But in this car, it isn't a problem. For my family (Me, wife, two kids) it is perfect in size, giving the kids in the back plenty of room as well. (While test driving vehicles I tested, Ford Taurus, Ford Escape, Chevrolet Traverse, Hyundai Sante Fe, Kia Optima.) I could not physically drive the Taurus as interior was too small. The ride comfort is pretty good, with a fair amount of cabin noise. I loved the simplicity of the car, meaning, in most vehicles today, there are just too many buttons, too much gadgets. I like a simple car that works. There is still the good stuff such as bluetooth phone sync, steering wheel controls for cruise and stereo, and heated seats. As for the drive, it is comfortable, handles very well, with a tight turning radius. The interior is bigger than a Taurus, but handles like a compact. The V4 engine is very strong for a V4 and accelerates well, all while averaging 27 mpg in combined city/hwy driving. The only cons I have found this far is the cabin noise and the somewhat limited trunk space, also it is a bit narrow, so for a family of 5, it probably wouldn't be ideal. In conclusion, if AWD is a must, but you don't want to pay out your nose to get it, this is definately the car for you. You can get AWD as an option in other makes such as Ford's Fusion, but it will cost you another $10,000. I strongly recomend.

I had the 2010 Legacy and it was great. Nice ride, decent gas mileage. This new one changed suspensions and the car rides like a truck; harsh, bone rattling. Was getting 37 hiway/19 city until recently; now getting 28 hiway/15 city with no change in driving habits. Only have 2000 miles on car with 21/2 years left on lease. Don't like the ride but I'm stuck with the car.

Pros are AWD for safe driving in all weather conditions, unique styling, more rear seat leg room than large SUVs, standard Bluetooth phone and audio streaming with steering wheel controls, excellent handling, very good value with in segment and Subaru's superior reputation for reliability. The only Cons I have are road noise compared to luxury cars but on par for standard midsized sedan and I didn't buy a Subaru before. Also I haven't talked to any owner who has not loved their Subaru!

I only have 451 miles on this vehicle but so far so good. On the third day I owned it we had a snow storm with nine inches of snow. This car plowed through it. I was looking for areas to drive to see if I could make it through. Unfortunately someone ran into my vehicle as it sat in a parking lot and drove off so now it's in the shop.

Good price and reliable because it is 4wd dependable, nice features. I would recommend to everybody that, if you are looking for 4wd, go and buy Subaru, it is reliable and runs good to snow and ice.

My first review was July 12 when I bought the car. Here is the follow up. Handling is really nice locally and on highway. Heated seats are so nice and heat up quickly--my wife loves that. Radio sounds very good. Plently of power with the 2.5 and cvt. After driving this newly designed cvt you'll wonder when all cars will "shift" to it. Essentially, Subaru hit a home run here. I love my Mazda 6 and 3 as well but the Suby is so much fun to drive. Can't wait for snow to really see it's strengths. I had a 97 legacy wagon for 230k and finally got tired of it. This new puppy is different from the ground up. Just hope it lasts as long. I'm averaging 27 plus mpg. That's amazing for a fairly heavy and quite powerful awd car. Have gotten 35 or more hypermiling on the highway. I didn't bother testing a lot of cars when I bought it. It was a one day decision and got a good deal same day. I know quite a bit about cars and Subaru is one special company. This is the best product they have made to date. Mazda has a new 6 coming out soon, the 2014 model. It will be amazing. (I have a 2009 and like it). The new one will have the Skyactiv engine and drive train so the mileage should be excellent. Give that car a shot when it comes out in January or so unless you have to have awd. I've had Hondas and Toyotas in the past. They're just a little boring now. Good luck.

I have a 2010 and today was in a car accident where i was hit on the right side of my car, with a passenger in it. I have to say I have never been more thankful for this car in my life. The car was impacted hard on the side, making the wheel alignment messed up and immobile. We barely felt any impact, and neither of us are injured. I strongly believe that if we were in any other car we would of been seriously injured. This car not only looks beautiful, especially in white, it drives smooth, it comes with great interior options, and is so safe. I love this car and would recommend this to anyone! I am only 20 years old and hopefully (after repairs) can drive this car another 10 to 15 years.

Right now dealers have to push out 2012...but consider 2013..I traded 2011 cause i test drove 2013. Traded following reasons. ! 2012 interior cloth different..2013 much improved. Many more options on 2013 standard. CVT on 2012 noisey sluggish..slow respond 2013 corrected. The torque for ramp merging much much improved. better pick up. Body roll less drive a 2012 fast body sways. 2013 drives tighter more control.MUCH BETTER 2013 model...Might get thousands off a 2012 but 2013 completely different