Subaru · 2019–2025

Subaru Legacy (seventh generation)

The Subaru Legacy (BW) is the seventh generation of the Legacy mid-size sedan. It made its debut at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show on February 7, 2019, and went on sale in the third quarter of 2019 for the 2020 model year. Unlike previous models, the seventh-generation Legacy was not sold in Japan and Australia due to low sales of its predecessor. The seventh-generation model was built in the United States and sold only in the North America region.

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Predecessor: Subaru Legacy (sixth generation)

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History

Series production of the seventh-generation Legacy and sixth-generation Outback started in July 2019. The first of each model was driven off the SIA production line in Lafayette, Indiana, on July 29. 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.

Design

The seventh-generation Legacy was transitioned to the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which offered stiffer torsional rigidity compared to the previous generation Legacy. Its exterior styling was similar to the previous generation model, but the headlights and taillights were slightly restyled. The interior now features an 11.6-inch touchscreen on all trims except the base model, which has two 7-inch displays. The screens are manufactured by Denso and shared with the Toyota Prius Prime. There are two separate Denso processors, one drives the infotainment system while the other operates critical vehicle functions. Some notable mechanical changes include an updated base engine, the FB25 now featuring direct injection, and a turbocharged 2.4-liter FA24F flat four engine from the Ascent for higher trim levels, which replaces the outgoing 3.6-liter EZ36D flat six engine. 90% of the components in the new FB25 are new compared to its predecessor. 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. 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. 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. 2023: The Legacy received a refresh with exterior styling changes such as a redesigned front fascia with new

Discontinuation

In April 2024, Subaru announced that the Legacy would be discontinued in the spring of 2025, ending its 36-year production run. A year later, the closely related Outback entered a new generation, shifting from a lifted station wagon to a boxier, taller-roofline crossover SUV like the compact Forester.

Awards and recognition

2019 Ward's 10 Best User Experiences (Outback) 2020 Autotrader's 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers (Outback) Autotrader's Best New Cars for 2020 list (Outback) 2020 Good Housekeeping's Best New Family Cars – Best Station Wagon (Outback) 2021-2023 Kelley Blue Book's Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own: Mid-size SUV – 2-row (Outback) 2024 Consumer Reports' The Most Comfortable Cars You Can Buy

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Specifications

name

Subaru Legacy, (seventh generation)

Manufacturer

Subaru

Related

Subaru Outback (BT), Subaru Ascent

Production

July 2019 – September 2025

Assembly

United States: Lafayette, Indiana (SIA)

Class

Mid-size car

Layout

Front-engine, all-wheel-drive

Platform

Subaru Global Platform

Body style

4-door sedan

Engine

Gasoline:, 2.5 L 182 hp FB25 H4, 2.4 L 260 hp FA24F H4-T

Wheelbase

108.3 in

Length

190.6 in (2020–2023), 191.1 in (2023–2025)

Width

72.4 in

Height

59.1 in

Kerb weight

3491 -

Predecessor

Subaru Legacy (BN)

Transmission

Simulated 8-speed Lineartronic CVT

Model years

2020–2025

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US EPA fuel-economy records

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62568911CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Legacy_(seventh_generation)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1351175195 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2020_Subaru_Legacy_(49501299403).jpgCC BY 2.0 · Photo: slgckgc · 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.

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