The Subaru Legacy (BW) was the seventh generation of the Legacy range of mid-size cars, with the station wagon version the Subaru Outback (BT) being the sixth generation of the Legacy-based Outback range. It made its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2019,[4] and went on sale in the third quarter of 2019 for the 2020 model year.
Unlike the previous generations, the seventh generation Legacy will not be sold in Japan and Australia due to disappointing sales of its predecessor. The seventh generation model was built in the United States and sold only in the North America region.[5]
History
Series production of the seventh generation Legacy and sixth generation Outback started in July 2019.[6] The first of each model was driven off the SIA production line in Lafayette, Indiana, on July 29.[7]
The seventh generation Legacy was not marketed in Japan. Orders for the sixth generation Legacy were accepted through June 22, 2020, and production was discontinued after that date.[8]
Design
Rear view
The seventh-generation Legacy was moved to the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which was stiffer for torsional rigidity compared to the previous generation Legacy. Its exterior styling was similar to the previous generation model, but the headlights and the taillights are slightly restyled. The interior now features an 11.6-inch touchscreen on all trims except the base model, which has two 7-inch displays.[9] The screens are manufactured by Denso and shared with the Toyota Prius Prime.[10][11] There are two separate Denso processors, one drives the infotainment system while the other operates critical vehicle functions.[12]
Some notable mechanical changes include an updated base engine, the FB25 now featuring direct injection, and a turbocharged 2.4-liter FA24 flat four engine from the Ascent for higher trim levels which replaces the outgoing 3.6-liter EZ36 flat six engine. 90% of the components in the new FB25 are new compared to its predecessor.[9]
In terms of safety, there was a new optional facial recognition system which uses cameras to warn the driver if the system detects that they are distracted or fatigued.[9]
Model year changes
2021: Rear Seat Reminder, Seat Belt Reminder detects passengers in the front and rear seats, and Steering Responsive LED headlights became standard on all trims.[13]
2022: The Base trim became standard with 17-inch black machine-finished alloy wheels (previously an option package). The Premium trim became standard with rear vents in the center console. The Sport trim became standard with a powered moonroof and equipped with safety features such as Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Reverse Automatic Braking.[14]
2023: The Legacy received a refresh with exterior styling changes such as a redesigned front fascia with new headlights and foglights, a larger grille and a new front bumper cover. Legacy models equipped with the 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus touchscreen became standard with wireless compatibility for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and integrated What3words (W3W) global location technology into its navigation system. Several enhancements were made to the EyeSight system such as a new electric brake booster. A heated steering wheel became standard on the Sport and Touring XT models. The Touring XT model gained a wide-angle mono camera. All models equipped with a blind spot monitor and lane change assist became equipped with automatic emergency steering that operated at speeds under 50mph (80km/h). The Sport model received 18-inch grey alloy wheels, red accents on the grille, a trunk spoiler, and also became standard with the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine.[15]
2024: The Sport model became standard with the 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus touchscreen and a Harmon Kardon sound system.[16]
2025: The Limited model became standard with an 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system, DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, heated steering wheel and powered moonroof.[17]
↑ Tsubakiyama, Kazuo (April 23, 2020). "東京スバル、レガシィ B4とBRZの受注終了をアナウンス"[Tokyo: Subaru announces end of orders for Legacy B4 and BRZ]. Car Watch. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
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