Subaru Legacy (sixth generation)#Australian models
{{short description|Sixth generation of Subaru Legacy}}
{{Use American English|date=October 2024}}
{{For|a complete overview of each generation|Subaru Legacy}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Subaru Legacy BN series
| manufacturer = Subaru (Subaru Corporation)
| aka = Legacy B4
Subaru Liberty (Australia)
| image = 2015 Subaru Liberty (MY15) 3.6R sedan (2017-07-15) 01.jpg
| caption = 2015 Subaru Liberty 3.6R sedan (Australia)
| production = 2014–2019 (Sedan)
| predecessor = Subaru Legacy (fifth generation)
| successor = Subaru Legacy (seventh generation)
| assembly = Ōta, Gunma, Japan
Lafayette, Indiana, United States (SIA)
| wheelbase = {{convert|108.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| related = Subaru Outback (5th generation)
Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Exiga
Subaru Levorg
| length = Sedan: {{convert|188.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
Outback: {{convert|4816|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| layout = Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
| width = Sedan: {{convert|72.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
Outback: {{convert|1838|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = Sedan: {{convert|59|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
Outback: {{convert|1679|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = Sedan: {{convert|3662|lb|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}} (3.6R Limited)
Outback: {{convert|3810|lb|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}} (3.6R Limited)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| engine = 2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS {{convert|170|hp|abbr=on}} H4 EJ25 (South Africa, Outback)
2.5 L DOHC DAVCS {{convert|170|hp|abbr=on}} H4 FB25
3.6 L DOHC DAVCS {{convert|256|hp|abbr=on}} H6 EZ36
2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel {{convert|148|hp|abbr=on}} H4 EE20
| transmission = 7-speed or 8-speed Lineartronic CVT
6-speed manual
| model_code = BN
| model_years = 2015–2019 (North America)
}}
The Subaru Legacy (BN) is the sixth generation of the Legacy range of mid-size cars.
Overview
The sixth generation of the Subaru Legacy made its debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, and went into production for the 2015 model year. The Legacy Touring wagon was dropped from the lineup worldwide only having the Outback as its Crossover/MPV counterpart, especially in its home market in Japan.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}
=Engines and drivetrain=
A 2.5-liter flat-four FB25{{cite web|url=http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/138-gen-5-2015-present/167001-revised-fb25-2015-outback.html|title=Revised FB25 for 2015 Outback|website=www.subaruoutback.org/forums|publisher=subaruoutback}} and a 3.6-liter flat-six EZ36D are carried over from the fifth-generation model. Output is slightly increased on the four-cylinder model to {{convert|175|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}. The six-cylinder model remains unchanged from the {{convert|256|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} 3.6-liter engine.
The Legacy still offers standard all-wheel drive and horizontally-opposed engine layouts, but discontinues the manual transmission for the US market in favor of the Lineartronic CVT on both engine configurations. The Canadian market offered the manual transmission for the 2.5i and 2.5i Touring trim levels until 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?WebPageID=20868&Range=Legacy&ModelYear=2017|title=Specifications - 2017 Legacy Subaru Canada|publisher=}}
=EyeSight=
EyeSight is Subaru's active safety system. When turned on, it monitors the road through windshield-mounted cameras, and can react to driving conditions and possible collisions, even before the driver can. Models equipped with EyeSight earned the highest possible rating in the IIHS front crash safety test.
The Adaptive Cruise Control function senses the speed and pace of vehicles ahead of the vehicle, and can automatically adjust the cruise control accordingly. Pre-Collision Braking uses the cameras to monitor the activity of the vehicles in front of the vehicle, and alerts the driver visually and audibly. It can also apply the brakes, if the driver hasn't done so already. According to Subaru, EyeSight also monitors the vehicle's space in its lane. It will alert the driver if the vehicle has accidentally swayed too far to either side of the lane.
All of these features are available on the 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited models.{{cite web|url=http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/legacy/special-features.html|title=The 2017 Subaru Legacy|publisher=}}
=Features and amenities=
The Subaru Legacy comes in five trim levels: the base 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited.{{cite web|url=https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/legacy/models-specs.html|title=The 2017 Subaru Legacy|publisher=}}
Below the detail is US model.
- Base 2.5i
- Comes with Halogen projector low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams, fog lights, Subaru's PIN Code Access system, a manual climate-control system (with air conditioning), Subaru STARLINK infotainment, a 6.2 inch high-resolution touchscreen, a 4-speaker sound system, HD Radio AM/FM radio, a rear-view camera, Symmetrical AWD, a 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat, and a 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat.
- The only option for this trim is the Partial Zero Emissions Certification package.
- 2.5i Premium
- Comes with all the aforementioned equipment of the base 2.5i, plus a dual-zone climate-control system, a larger 7 inch high-resolution touchscreen, voice commands for most functions (including for the climate-control, phone, and audio functions), Satellite Radio, an upgraded 6-speaker sound system, tri-level heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel & shift lever, and an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat.
File:2015 Subaru Liberty (MY15) 3.6R sedan (2017-07-15) 02.jpg
File:2018 Subaru Legacy au SIAM 2018.jpg
- Options for the 2.5i Premium are a moonroof, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, a Voice-Activated GPS navigation system, and the EyeSight camera-based safety system. The EyeSight camera based safety system option also includes Steering Responsive Fog Lights, which is a cheaper alternative to having adaptive headlamps.
- 2.5i Sport
- A new trim available with the 2017 model year, this trim comes with almost all of the standard features on the 2.5i Premium, but it has 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, push-button start with keyless entry, a power moonroof, and a spoiler.
- 2.5i Limited
- Further adds Leather upholstery, dual-level heated rear seats, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, matte faux-wood trim, dual USB ports in the center storage area, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, and two-position memory for the Driver's seat. The option for push-button start with passive-keyless entry becomes available at this trim level. (HID low-beam in 2017 models)
- The 3.6R Limited trim is comparably equipped to the 2.5i Limited trim.
- With the addition of the 3.6 liter H-6, it has a high-torque CVT, and HID (Xenon) low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams.
- Options for the 3.6R Limited trim are the same as the 2.5i Limited trim.
= Markets =
== North American models ==
| class="wikitable" | |
| Model | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport | Lineartronic CVT
|
| 2.5i Limited, PZEV (all trim levels) | Lineartronic CVT |
| 3.6R Limited | Lineartronic HCVT |
== Japanese models ==
File:Subaru LEGACY B4 Limited (BN9) interior.JPG
This is the last Legacy model sold here. The exterior body panels are now shared internationally, as opposed to the North American version having a slightly different grille and hood for the previous generation.
| class="wikitable" | |
| Model | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2.5 | Lineartronic CVT |
| 2.5 Limited | Lineartronic CVT |
== Southeast Asian models ==
Model available as of December 2, 2014, the sixth generation Subaru Legacy was officially launched in Southeast Asian region. The sixth generation Legacy debuted in the 2015 Manila International Auto Show in the Philippines.
| class="wikitable" | |
| Model | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2.5i-S | Lineartronic CVT |
| 3.6R-S | Lineartronic CVT |
==European models==
There is one engine, a 2.5i and SE and SE Premium trim levels.
== South African models ==
The Subaru Legacy is available in South Africa with the 3.6l engine only. There is only one derivative, the 3.6R-S ES Premium.
== Middle East model==
| class="wikitable" | |
| Model | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2.5i | Lineartronic CVT |
| 2.5i-S | Lineartronic CVT |
| 3.6R | Lineartronic CVT |
== Australian model==
| class="wikitable" | |
| Model | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2.5 | Lineartronic CVT |
| 2.5 Premium | Lineartronic CVT |
| 3.6R | Lineartronic CVT |
Due to the lack of right-hand-drive 7th generation Legacy production in Japan, the sixth generation was the final generation sold in Australia, with 31 sixth generation Libertys offered up as the "Subaru Liberty Final Edition". These featured various upgrades including STi wheel and body components, unique numbering, upgraded infotainment system, black exterior highlights instead of chrome, and blue and black stitching instead of the usual colors. It was offered only in three colors - Magnetite Grey (15 units), Crystal Black (10 units) and Crystal White (6 units).{{cite web |title=Subaru Liberty Final Edition Announced |url=https://www.caradvice.com.au/904012/2020-subaru-liberty-final-edition-announced-as-a-swan-song-special/ |website=Car Advice |publisher=caradvice.com.au}}
{{Clear}}
Specifications
=Chassis types=
| class="wikitable" | |
| code | BN |
|---|---|
| body styles
| sedan |
=Engines=
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Model{{cite web |url=http://www.fhi.co.jp/news/09_01_03/09_03_31.html |title=富士重工業 新型スバル レガシィセダンを公開 |publisher=Fhi.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-11-27 |archive-date=2014-10-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016112912/http://www.fhi.co.jp/news/09_01_03/09_03_31.html |url-status=dead }} | Years | Type (code) | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| colspan=4|North American engines | |||
| 2.5i, PZEV (USA) | 2012– | {{convert|2498|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}} H4 (FB25) | {{convert|173|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} @5600, {{convert|174|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} @4100 |
| 3.6R (USA) | 2009– | {{convert|3630|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}} H6 (EZ36) | {{convert|256|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} @6000, {{convert|247|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} @4400 |
| colspan=4|Japanese engines | |||
| 2.5i (Japan) | 2014– | {{convert|2498|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}} H4 (FB25) | {{convert|175|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} @5800, {{convert|235|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} @4000 |
=Transmissions=
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Model | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|
| colspan=4|Global engines | ||
| 2.5i | 2009– | Lineartronic CVT |
| 2.5GT | 2009– | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0D | 2009– | 6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT |
| colspan=4|North American, Japan engines | ||
| 2.5i | 2009– | 6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT |
| 2.5GT | 2009– | 6-speed manual |
| 3.6R | 2015–2019 | Lineartronic CVT |
Models with Lineartronic Continuously variable transmission include steering column mounted paddle shifters that allows the driver to select 8 "virtual gears" in manual mode.
References
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External links
- Japan Subaru Legacy pages: [http://www.subaru.jp/legacy/b4/index.html B4], [http://www.subaru.jp/legacy/outback/index.html Outback]
- [https://www.subaru.com.au/liberty Subaru Liberty Official Page] (Subaru Australia)
- [https://www.subaru.com.au/Outback Subaru Outback Official Page] (Subaru Australia)
- Subaru global pages: [https://web.archive.org/web/20140926130029/http://www.subaru-global.com/2015legacy_na.html Legacy MY2015]
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