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The Subaru Legacy (BW) is 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,[5] and went on sale in the third quarter of 2019. Unlike the previous generations, the seventh generation Legacy will not be sold in Japan and Australia due to disappointing sales for its predecessor.

Subaru Legacy (BW)
Overview
Manufacturer	Subaru
Production	2019–present
Model years	2020–present
Assembly	United States: Lafayette, Indiana (SIA) Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Outback only)[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Subaru Global Platform[2]
Related	Subaru Ascent
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L 182 hp (136 kW) FB25 H4 (gasoline) 2.4 L 260 hp (194 kW) FA24F H4-T (gasoline) 1.8 L 174 hp (130 kW) CB18 H4 (gasoline; Legacy Outback, Japan)[3]
Transmission	Simulated 8-speed Lineartronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)[4]
Length	4,840 mm (190.6 in)[4]
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)[4]
Height	1,500 mm (59.1 in)[4]
Chronology
Predecessor	Subaru Legacy (sixth generation)

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.[8]

Design

The 2020 model year Legacy was moved to the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which is torsionally stiffer compared to the previous generation Legacy. Its exterior styling is 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] Those 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]

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 is a new optional facial recognition system which uses cameras to warn the driver if the system detects that they are distracted or fatigued.[9]

Trim summary

United States Legacy key features by trimline[9]

		Base	Premium	Sport	Limited	Limited XT	Touring XT
Console	Stereo	7" touchscreen	11.6" touchscreen (navigation optional)			11.6" touchscreen with navigation
	Climate Control	7" touchscreen
Audio	Speakers	4	6		12
Mechanical	Engine	2.5L FB25 DI				2.4L FA24 Turbo
	Transmission	Lineartronic CVT
	Drive	All-wheel drive
Chassis	Wheel size (in)	17		18
ADAS	EyeSight	Yes
	Blind-Spot Detection	No	Optional		Yes
	Driver drowsiness detection	No			Optional	Yes

Outback

Subaru Outback (BT)
Overview
Also called	Subaru Legacy Outback (Japan)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door station wagon
Related	Subaru Ascent
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.8 L CB18 DOHC H4 T (JP) 2.4 L FA24F DOHC H4 T 2.5 L FB25D DOHC H4
Power output	130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) (1.8T) 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) (2.5) 191 kW (256 hp; 260 PS) (2.4T)
Transmission	8-Speed Simulated Lineartronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,745 mm (108.1 in)[13]
Length	4,860 mm (191.3 in)[13]
Width	1,855 mm (73.0 in)[13]
Height	1,680 mm (66.1 in)[13]
Chronology
Predecessor	Subaru Outback (fifth generation)

The revised Outback was premiered at the New York International Auto Show on April 17, 2019, and went on sale at United States dealerships starting in Q3 of 2019 for the 2020 model year alongside the Legacy sedan. Changes and features mirror those made to the Legacy,[14] and the raised suspension of the Outback provides a minimum ground clearance of 8.7 in (220 mm).[13] In North America, the engine options, like the Legacy, are the 2.5 liter FB25D flat four that produces 182 hp (185 PS; 136 kW) at 5,800 rpm and the turbocharged 2.4 liter FA24F flat four found on XT models that produces 260 hp (194 kW; 264 PS) at 5,600 rpm.

The sixth-generation Outback was marketed outside of North America starting in 2021. The Outback was released in Australia in February 2021, exclusively powered by the naturally-aspirated FB25D engine.[15] On March 23, 2021, TC Subaru Thailand officially introduced the all-new Subaru Outback SUV, imported from Japan. Power comes from Subaru's 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated FB25D 'boxer' engine that produces 188 PS and 245 Nm. The engine is mated to a CVT with 8-speed sequential shift (Subaru calls it Lineartronic) that sends power to all 4 wheels via Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.[16] The Outback was released in Japan in October 2021 as the Legacy Outback, powered exclusively by the gasoline direct-injection turbo CB18 engine.[17]

Outback Wilderness

The Subaru Outback Wilderness, launched for 2022 for the North American market, is a more off-road focused version of the standard Outback, it is also the first vehicle to be launched under Subaru's new "Wilderness" brand. The suspension is raised to 9.5 inches (240 mm), 0.8 in (20 mm) more than the standard Outback's 8.7 inches (220 mm) of ground clearance. All terrain tires are also added to the Outback Wilderness which are wrapped around black 17 inch wheels. There is also more extensive plastic body cladding as well as integrated tow hooks. The roof rack on the Outback Wilderness is also changed, and is rated for up to 700 pounds (320 kg). The Wilderness also has a higher final drive ratio of 4.44:1, compared to the 4.11:1 in the standard Outback, the only engine option for the Wilderness is the turbocharged 2.4L FA24F 4-cylinder boxer engine. Interior changes include orange stitching and accents as well as water resistant "StarTex" seats, also found on the Onyx edition outback.[18]

MY23 Facelift

Australia

The Australian MY23 outback has the same front facia as the pre-facelift, however it has the updated 10 spoke wheels on all models that the NA version has on all models upwards of the 'base premium' (not including the wilderness).[19] There is an introduction of two new models, both of which are the XT with a detuned (turbo) 2.4L FA24F 4-cylinder boxer engine from the VB WRX. They are the 'Sport XT' and 'Touring XT'. These XT models also have reworked suspension, better brakes shorter gearing. Other enhancements for the XT include: Fog lights with 6 LED's, dual exhausts and large XT badges on the boot. Both of these XT models share the same (or very similar) specs with their non-turbo equivalent. All (AU) MY23 outback's come with a 'reworked' 11.6 inch touchscreen (with wireless apple carplay and android auto), better voice recognition, enhanced navigation, and an added USB-C port replacing the USB-A port.[20]

North America

Awards and recognition

• 2019 Wards 10 Best User Experiences (Outback)[21]
• 2020 Autotrader's 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers (Outback)[22]
• Autotrader's Best New Cars for 2020 list (Outback)[23]
• 2020 Good Housekeeping's Best New Family Cars – Best Station Wagon (Outback)[24]
• 2021 Kelley Blue Book Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own: Mid-size SUV – 2-row (Outback)[25]

Sales

Subaru Legacy US/Canada Sales Figures[26]

Year	United States	Canada
2020	27,240	1,360

Subaru Outback US/Canada Sales Figures[27]

Year	United States	Canada
2020	153,290	12,556

References

External links

• Subaru Legacy Official Page (USA)
• "2020 Subaru Legacy (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
• "2020 Subaru Outback (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.

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