2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0R Premier Package Review

The current-generation Legacy and Outback models were launched for the 2005 model year. But unlike some cars that go through a product cycle without any changes, Subaru is constantly improving its mid-size sedan and wagon offerings.

For 2009, the Legacy is getting yet another round of changes. The greenish PZEV models were presented on the Canadian auto show circuit despite the WRX STI grabbing all the attention, but there are other notable changes to the lineup.

First Legacy with 6-cylinder power
Previously offered in the Outback and the B9 Tribeca, Subaru’s 3.0-litre flat-6 has now been assigned to motivate uplevel versions of the Legacy. The 2.5GT model is replaced by the 3.0R, which is better suited to rival the competition’s V6-powered mid-size sedans. The 2.5GT spec.B still tops the model range, but gets a price drop for 2009.

Rated at 245 horsepower and 215 lb-ft of torque, the H6 in the Legacy is a smooth and quiet performer, and generally considered as more docile than the 243-hp turbo four. Yet it now gets SI-DRIVE, the company’s driver-selectable engine-management system, as well as wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The car performs well when Sport Sharp mode is activated; 0-100 km/h takes 7.6 seconds, and the quarter-mile is cleared in 15.5 seconds at 146 km/h. In intelligent mode, the car is rewarding us with an average of 10.9 L/100 km, which is better than what the turbo 2.5 can do.
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Corsis - 10/7/2008 4:04:09 PM

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Ill take the 2.5 turbo. This car is for people who refuse to acknowledge how good a 4 cylinder engine can be.

My 2.5 GT Spec. B could do 0-60 in low 5 and 1/4 mile in low 14. This v6 is slow.

Htay7500 - 10/7/2008 4:28:01 PM

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It uses an H6.

And I would like mine white with the gt and stickshift.

Star - 10/7/2008 7:27:06 PM

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Another Japanese turd.

F1_Driver - 10/8/2008 8:56:27 AM

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Another trolling turd.

Star - 10/8/2008 10:54:23 AM

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F1 clown is back and the IQ level in this thread suddenly dropped. Sushi idiot...

Htay7500 - 10/8/2008 3:00:46 PM

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"F1 clown is back and the IQ level in this thread suddenly dropped. Sushi idiot..."

I wouldn't be talking. You're the one who started this turd fest. Grow up.

Htay7500 - 10/8/2008 3:28:15 PM

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Oh and btw, its funny to see you bash at cars that you haven't driven. Especially with that bias of yours. Please stop making up stories. Where are these "facts" you speak of? You're beginning to sound like MichaelTaylor, who doesn't provide any of his sources. And to call yourself an auto enthusiast, lmao, what a joke, stop taking your facts from Jeremy Clarkson.

Star - 10/9/2008 8:13:14 AM

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Jeremy Clarkson?!? What's up with that? I thought I made it clear that I really dislike that guy and auto shows in general because of their heavy bias. You on the other side admitted being a Clarkson cheerleader several times. I would not go in that direction if I were you.

...and now about the Legacy. The car IS a turd. It is ugly, boring and looks dated. The gas mileage is terible and the resale value is poor. So yes, I have reasons to call it a turd, is not just for artistic impression.

Htay7500 - 10/9/2008 11:54:32 AM

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"Jeremy Clarkson?!? What's up with that? I thought I made it clear that I really dislike that guy and auto shows in general because of their heavy bias."

Yet you have that heavy bias.

"You on the other side admitted being a Clarkson cheerleader several times. I would not go in that direction if I were you."

I'm not biased towards every car from Europe. I can't say the same for your comments.

"...and now about the Legacy. The car IS a turd. It is ugly, boring and looks dated. The gas mileage is terible and the resale value is poor. So yes, I have reasons to call it a turd, is not just for artistic impression."
Dated? yes.
gas mileage? Its crap because it has AWD but I don't want a camry or accord. I won't care about it if I have a turbo, I'm no greenie.
resale? not poor, not the best, but ok.
Can you name another car like the legacy with awd and a decent performing AWD turbo? I don't really need FWD and having AWD is fun when I'm going on trails or going around places that are rough. Its not fast but still pretty fun on paved roads.
Those are poor reasons to call it a turd

Type707 - 10/7/2008 8:26:12 PM

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Nice Chevrolet Impala...err..I mean Subaru.

Styles79 - 10/7/2008 8:46:44 PM

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I really like the 30R when it came out, very nice car, smooth, and excellent handling. It looked good in a contemporary way back then, but now this is just getting a bit long in the tooth.... hopefully a new model will be out before too long.....

S4cabriofoxone - 10/7/2008 10:49:02 PM

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Great car. The GT is what I would pick if I wanted AWD for under $30K.

guambombboy - 10/8/2008 2:05:48 AM

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The current model had a nice run. But I think it is time for a redesign.

F1_Driver - 10/8/2008 8:57:06 AM

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And another trolling turd.

Htay7500 - 10/8/2008 3:01:12 PM

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"Another Jap turd."

That you can't afford.

ktu01 - 10/9/2008 12:38:10 AM

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cptamazing4 - You really didn't have to use the word "Jap." It's a derogatory ethnic slur that is controversial and that some people will find offensive. You can post all the random comments you want, because after all that just reflects upon your intelligence (or lack thereof). However, please be mindful of other people and cultures. I'm not Japanese, but at least I understand what the word could mean to some people who may be more sensitive to it.

Shredmo - 10/8/2008 10:09:53 AM

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No more 2.5 GT model?
Boooooooo!!!

Htay7500 - 10/8/2008 2:58:07 PM

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This is from Canada. Just recently, Subaru has stopped its sales of Legacy gt and outback xt models in Canada.

r_driver04 - 10/8/2008 12:33:56 PM

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I'll take my 08 Spec B anyday. I'm looking fwd to a few upgrades as well.