Subaru · 2003–2009
Subaru Legacy (fourth generation)
The fourth generation of the Subaru Legacy was introduced in 2003 and saw a complete redesign of the Legacy on an all-new platform. Development began by the beginning of 1999, with styling freeze in early 2001 and engineering sign-off in 2003.
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Predecessor: Subaru Legacy (third generation) · Successor: Subaru Legacy (fifth generation)
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Specifications
- name
- Legacy BL-BP series
- Manufacturer
- Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries)
- aka
- Subaru Liberty (Australia)
- Production
- 2003–2009
- Predecessor
- Subaru Legacy (third generation)
- Successor
- Subaru Legacy (fifth generation)
- Kerb weight
- 2900-3200 lb
- Wheelbase
- 2670 mm
- Related
- Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Exiga
- Length
- 185.0 in (sedan), 188.7 in (wagon), 188.8 in (2008–2009)
- Layout
- All-wheel drive
- Width
- 68.1 in
- Height
- 58.1 in (wagon), 56.1 in (sedan), 56.5 in (Spec.B Sedan)
- Body style
- 4-door "B" pillar hardtop Sedan, 5-door "B" pillar hardtop station wagon
- Engine
- 2.0L SOHC EJ20 H4, 2.0L DOHC EJ20 H4, 2.0L DOHC Turbo EJ20 H4, 2.0L DOHC Turbodiesel EE20 H4, 2.5L SOHC EJ253 H4, 2.5L DOHC Turbo EJ255 H4, 3.0L EZ30 DOHC H6
- Transmission
- 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual
- Designer
- Toru Ozeki (exterior: 2000), Hiroyuki Kobayashi (exterior: 2000), Fumio Wakao (chief exterior designer: 1999-2004), Ken Nakao (exterior clay modeler: 2000-01), Tadan Sugiyama (interior: 2000), Hiroki Kimura (colors & trim: 2001-04) Hiroshi Ishikawa (interior design director: 1999-2004), Tetsuya Jiroubou (chief designer BL/BP)
- Model years
- 2005–2009 (sedan), 2005–2007 (wagon)
Specification summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Check the linked sources for citations.
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US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 30 | 295 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 30 | 295 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 26 | 337 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 30 | 295 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 30 | 295 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 30 | 295 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 30 | 295 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 29 | 311 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 29 | 311 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 29 | 311 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 29 | 302 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 29 | 302 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 372 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 438 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 375 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 443 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).
Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4050299CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Legacy_(fourth_generation)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375299194 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:08-Subaru-Legacy-SpecB.jpgPublic domain · Photo: photographed by IFCARpost production by RichN · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.