2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited - Review & Test Drive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
- The 2015 Subaru Legacy is on an all-new platform, with symmetrical all wheel drive and a high-torque lineartronic CVT. It features active torque vectoring, electric power steering, and a 3.6L boxer six with 256 hp. The all-new infotainment system includes a standard touch screen display and back-up camera. The touch screen, unlike many in the automotive world these days, is actually quite responsive.
Standard features include:
- Extensive soft-touch materials
- Eight air bags
- 60/40 split folding rear seats
- Three trim levels
The 3.6R Limited Includes:
- 18 inch alloy wheels
- Perforated leather upholstery
- Heated front and rear seats
- Rear seat climate control vents
- 12 Speaker 576 Watt Harmon Kardon Audio System
- Blind spot detection
- Lane change assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- HID headlights
Eyesight Driver Assist System Includes:
- Adaptive cruise control (works very well)
- Pre-collision braking
- Vehicle lane departure warning
- Steering Responsive Fog-lights
MSRP as tested: $33,380
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Some 90 year old in a legacy cut me off and I was like hmmm that's a decent looking Subaru so now I want one lol
Not sure why that made me lol
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😂😂😂 bruh it was an old woman who did the same and now I'm in the market for one 😂
My legacy runs phenomenally great, the only problem I had to fix was getting a new alternator and now a new ball joint after hitting a really bad pothole last February. Did I mention my Legacy is from 1993. Best car manufacturers ever.
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Gosh, how I LOVE your reviews!!! THIS is a review! Not a "Uhhm... It has cool rims.. nice racing seats, now let's floor it!" type of review.
subaruwrxfan.. lol
TTime685 hahahaha
TTime685 He does great reviews, come on. Not everyone's an engineer.
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yeah, he's good at reviews, ain't gonna lie!
Ishieness Thanks!! Happy to hear it, hoping to continue these, manufacturers permitting. :)
- One of the other things i really like (floors it, wonderful boxer 6 sound comes out)
- Is the brake pedal feel
- :(
My thoughts exactly! 🤣
Brakes feel like mush
For being a more family oriented sedan, the engine sure does roar when you really get generous with the gas. I love it!
This is first time I've watched one of your reviews and this I have to say is the most detailed, thorough and well explained I've seen. No wonder you get so many views. Keep up the excellent work!
Great review. I've owned one of these for a little over a year, cruised around the web looking at all sorts of related content in that time, and I haven't seen anything that so perfectly sums up the car so well.
I love how you explain each part of the engine and components. Thank you. I just bought a 17 Legacy with the 2.5i
GOOD JOB! I like going into the technical side more in a review. THUMBS UP!
Wow you're reviews are always so detailed yet straight to the point. Awesome video!
An update on my 2017 Subaru 2.5i, base model.
We did not need all the extra bells and whistles, but we upgraded the interior with a Katzkin leather kit for about $400, 17" aftermarket rims, door panel guards, mud flaps, Homelink mirror, and a set of optional fog lights. Our total upgrades was about $1,200, which put the total cost around $22,000 before taxes. This was a much better option than buying the Premium model for $25,000 that had a lot of options we just don't want or really need, and still don't get a leather interior.
Well, we are pleasantly surprised at how well the car runs and drives. The new chain driven CVT is much better than I thought it would be. For all of our normal driving, the acceleration is more than sufficient. In fact at only 3,000rpm, the car accelerates much faster than most normal driving we do. Initial acceleration from a dead stop does have a slight lag. However, it's mid to high acceleration band from say 20-80mph is pretty impressive. Once the CVT is locked up, it will take you from 20mph on a highway on-ramp to 70mph lickety-split. In fact it seems to accelerate onto the highway much faster and feels more stable than the Camry we test drove.
The handling feels much better than a Camry, and is more inline with a Mazda 6. It is a very flat and sporty drive, yet the interior noise is very low, like a Camry. Cornering is very good, especially when you hit the accelerator on a corner, you can just feel the rear drive kicking in to push you around a corner vs plowing around a corner in a FWD only car.
It is also a deceptively fast car. Because the interior is so quiet, the first time I hit the highway, I accelerated into the left lane, and found myself passing the right lane quite handily. I then realized I was going 85mph, and the car barely felt like it was going 60mph, because it such a smooth and quiet car. Part of that is the 17" rims, instead of the 18" rims on the sport models. I did notice from test driving the 17" rimmed cars do drive quieter and slightly smoother.
Overall MPG is around 29-30mpg for us. On the highway alone it easily does 36mpg for those long flat road trips.
Also, oil consumption is very low, which is a known issue with boxer engines. After 5,0000 miles, we did lose a little oil, but did not need to add any between oil changes. Looks like about 1/4qt loss at the most. And that is on a brand new engine that is still breaking in. As time has gone on, oil consumption appears to be less, and overall MPG's are slowly going up as the piston rings get seasoned and seat properly.
So far, I would say I really recommend this car for anyone who wants an AWD family car, or just an all around good car to drive everyday.
amazing! i just bought a 2019 legacy! how’s your legacy doing these days? any type of issues with CVT?
Thanks for the detail on the adaptive cruise. It is a must have on my next vehicle.
I just went out and bought this car (except I got it in black, with no eyesight cameras) and I couldn't be happier! This truly is a very well-rounded car that is extremely comfortable and drives extremely smooth. The Harman-Kardon audio system is really good and I was shocked on how spacious this car is (especially in the back seats)!!! I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful review because it really helped my decision of getting this car. This is a true review, and you make it easy for a car novice like myself to understand everything. Thank you again.
Kentmoney53 Very welcome, congrats on your new car!
How did the car hold up? Do you still have it and would you buy it again?
Wile E Coyote I don't get it?
I dont get your dry joke
was that supposed to be funny
Fantastic review. Not many reviewers go through the details the way you do. Its shows you know what you talked about. Keep it up.
these reviews are actually reviews instead of some bs stuff that people are paid to talk about. genuine, accurate information with good constructive criticism on the car. without all those annoying intros and outros with some random dubstep track like other channels
Thanks EE2... I watch a lot of car reviews from TH-cam; by far you do the best. So detailed...
Extremely detailed review!
Wow. I'm very impressed! You go into a lot of depth showing components and their connections. I actually learnt a lot from this video. Thanks so much for your review! Subscribed for sure!
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Outstanding review, it's a pleasure to seat back and listen all the things you cover regarding this or any other vehicle review. You are simply covering everything and anything, especially I find very useful your feeling in the car, since I am of the same hight. Great job, man, just keep on doing the same way with other vehicles.
Love the review, proper and thorough review with attention to the kinds of details I like to pay attention to! Thanks for uploading, I hope to see more of these in-depth reviews (especially Subaru vehicles).
The inside shots now look much more professional than in the previous reviews. Great work and great review once again.
K Sadek Thanks! Bought a new camera for it. I've also recently purchased a new mic so hopefully sound will start improving with future videos (starting with the Volvo XC60).
I have been eyeing up one of these. They look so nice! And I'm loving the moonroof
One of your best reviews. Thank you very much!!!
Well done. I like your very technical style, more reviews please!
Excellent review. One of the best Videos. awesome :-). When i looked at some other videos where were wishy washy with no technical content.
Happy to hear it, thanks for watching Alek!
Keep up the good work and reviews! We need people like you. Thanks!
Excellent reviewer! Love the in depth mechanical info and knowledge.
Very thoughtful placement of the battery, dipstick, coolant fill access, etc. Good job Subaru.
Thanks for the detail explanation! Best review ever!
Great review! Thank you for your in depth hard work. Please continue to do what you best!
You always do thorough testing and are not afraid to criticise the car in any way. Good review.
Great! Thanks for this 2016 6 cyl. Legacy review. I bought mine on a busy, rainy Saturday and didn't get much info.
Good job on the review, really in depth and understandable. Keep it up!
What a terrific, knowledgeable, thorough, useful review. I can't imagine it being any better. Thank you.
Walt Odets Very welcome, glad you found it useful!
Great review - I saw one of these on the road the other day - 3.6R in ice silver metallic - beautiful car and my conclusion is that the pictures of these vehicles don't do it any justice - on my short list
Really good review sir very knowledgeable keep it up
nice review, also good engineering explained, keep up the great work.
Underbody and underbonnet camerawork differentiates you from the rest. Details real car lovers want to know. Great stuff Jason.
Now that's what you call a thorough review.
That was a thorough and excellent review! Thank you!
After viewing numerous video car reviews on the net, I must state that this particular video was the MOST COMPREHENSIVE and EDUCATIONAL review from every vantage point, spanning from a thorough explanation of the suspension components to the detailed functions of the vehicle as it glides in motion!! Quite SUPERB indeed, so I HIGHLY COMMEND you for such excellence!
My wife has the 2013 Subaru Tribeca with the same H-6 engine (but with the 5 speed auto trans), so I was fascinated on the attention to the detail devoted to the engine parts. With the Tribeca's rear-wheel bias of its normal torque split of 45% of the power delivery of the front wheels with 55% to the rear wheels, I agree that the throttle is touchy that can somewhat jolt one back into their seat without any wheel spin if the gas pedal is pushed too much from a standing start.
Jim Norris Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review!
Excellent commentary! Thank you so much for your professional, detailed, mechanical, and engineering review!
workoutlui Very welcome, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Great review, I really like your perspective. I have the 2015 Outback and completely agree with your thoughts on the brake pedal.
You had the dome light on the whole time!
Great review otherwise. I enjoy the technical views more than the opinions other reviewers give.
I am eager to see more reviews from you.
I love the way you review the car...very good job.
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People hate on Subaru but i am amazed how well they make them! Yes the boxer engine is a bit outdated and the sti version hasnt got many changes in performance but i really like the way they make the interior in their cars. Looks like a very good car to me
Sir Prick Subaru interiors are some of the worst in their class.
sir prick is a practical man such as myself. i dont need flsahy interiors. a simple functional interior that is easy to clean is all i need. only toyota and subaru makes that
Started subscribing to you. Your reviews are stellar, your narrative engaging. Keep it up!
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Great review! I love my 2017 Subaru Legacy Sport, which is very similar to the 2015 model you reviewed!
Excellent review! I have watched many and this finally gave me what I was looking for... I am going to buy one of these cars!
Excellent review! Very thorough! Great job! :-)
The brakes are stellar. I don't know what they did with the hardware, but it's the best I've used for precision and modulation.
Subaru does brakes right.
@@borger99 Now if only they could make a decent ABS system. The old stuff was horrid and dangerous. The new stuff feels generations old in speed and ability to manage wheel spin and chassis stability. It's...ok. It's ok right up until you use something far better. I have a Honda Ridgeline, and the ABS system and stability programming makes Subaru's system feel 20 years old. It also made me realize ABS based toque vectoring is not a good way to do torque vectoring. Rear diff left and right e-clutch systems are WAY better. Although...I still like old school mechanical locking diffs.
Amazing review as always from EE
that was a great video. Always enjoy watching your test drives :)
Thank you for a very informative review.
You are the man! More review like this.
This is a must see, particularly if this car is one you might buy. 2015 is the first year of the new 5 year cycle so lots here to offer instruction through ‘16, ‘17, ‘18 and ‘19 model years. Really helpful.
Great job with this review!
Just bought a 2018 3.6r I came from a wrx so the handling was the first thing I noticed. Alot of body roll. Now I have been riding around for about a month and man I really love the legacy I m gonna tune it up a bit make it a little more snappy but man what a nice ride
I own this model car and I didn't know you could lock it by touching the front of door handle. No more fishing the fob out of my pocket. The dealership didn't even know that. Cool.
Great review! I had one of these as a loaner today while my '09 2.5i was in the shop for service. Completely different car! But in a good way. An obvious difference was less road feel, which I actually liked because my Legacy is pretty hard over the bumps. This model absorbed them better, with similarly profiled tires. While I agree with some here that it could use 50 more HP, I also felt it had enough power to be fun to drive and safe for getting on the highway, but didn't have so much as to easily get me in trouble. To your comment about how the car lunges momentarily when accelerating and switching gears: totally agree. Not sure what causes that but I did find it a little bit alarming. Made me feel that there was a temporary loss of control, which I did not like. I would like the onset of torque/HP to feel more linear.
Great stuff, very useful and informative review
Man!, your reviews are the best I've watched including Brian Cooley from Cnet.
Great review, very thorough.
Excellent review sir!
I've never seen a review like this before , and I mean that in the best way!!
ragabanation Thanks!
Nice nice keep up these reviews!
100% agree on how the pedals feel. I dreamed about how the pedals feel before I got my license and I was very surprised when those matched my dreams. Literally feels like a dream:)
Keep on the car reviews, they're great!
Badaz McAusome Powers Thanks!
Thanks ! Great review
Great review!!
This is a damn good review, one of the best
Jared Tate Thanks!
Engineering Explained I'd have to agree. I really appreciated the ride along. Considering this car and this review helped tremendously!
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Wonderful review. I will definitely be buying the turbo version of it.
You definitely deserve more subs and likes. I've never seen a review as thorough as you have done here. Great Job!
ethan999oz Haha, thanks! Flashy photography and music go a long way in attracting an audience, something I've never been good at nor cared to embrace. Appreciate your viewership!
Well that's what makes you unique and on top of that, thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. Not many people do that.
Cheers mate!
Well done review....Thank you....
Great review. Always enjoy your videos. Did Subaru offer you to make the review ? I ask because one of your comments made me think that. Thank you for the great reviews.
Excellent review, the indepth look at the suspension was a lil 'different to other reviews. Onto my 2nd Legacy, 1st was a twin turbo 2L four, now drive a 3L 6, looking hard at the new 3.6L Outback.
And now he does car reviews... THIS is what a car review truly is meant to be about, everything he just implied
I own a 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5 Limited. I drive over one hour to and from work each day. I love my car. In bad weather the car is a beast. I have read on here some very negative comments about Subaru and I am really confused. It's going on almost 5 years I have had my car and I couldn't be happier. I have put no money into my car besides the regular maintenance. As far as resale value, my car has almost 80,000 miles on it and it's work almost $ 13,000 which is not bad. I would 100% buy another Subaru. They are great cars.
Subaru2011 Driver no one cares
Thanks for your comments, I agree with you. Great vehicles.
Thanks!!! I really appreciate your review... I've always loved Subaru Forester but the Subaru Legacy is starting to Grow on Me heavily!!! it has a cool, sporty look and the AWD is a must
Best review I've seen - in depth, thoughtful, and very thorough. Excellent!
Gentleman in the video, I don't know what your name is and I can't find it. I came here to check out this Subaru Legacy but then I discovered another great thing- the way you make all these videos...... I like you being straight forward, clear and scientifically precise, rich knowledgeable contents, and no gimmick or attitude like some others....... You are brilliant, I must say, and thank you for making those awesome stuff.
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His name is Jason Fenske... I saved you a 4 second google search, you’re welcome
that was a very good review. perhaps you should explain more of the engineering of the cars as your channel name suggests.
Your video reviews offer unique insight nobody else touches on, maybe because most auto journalists are not engineers. Something to be proud of. That said, something I noticed is lacking from nearly every car review I've read or viewed is the subject of rear seat head room. Being 6'1", you are well qualified to comment on the subject. I am 5'11" and find that when my butt is in the back of the seat my head hits the ceiling in most sedans, even in full size cars. But even some small cars offer good rear-seat headroom. I'd like to hear your thoughts on rear-seat head room for cars you review in the future. Thanks!
I think all the legacys of every year look great
The first time I've seen a car review video that actually addresses the every day drivers concerns. Very well done, rather than just loads of fancy angles and movements. Keep up the good work.
Really informative review. Thanks.
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i loved
Finally a review by someone that actually knows something about cars, other than how they drive and look.
Best car review ever!
you should do more reviews. Nice video :)
Excellent video
10/10 review
This new design is beautiful. I love that color also.
best rev on the 3.6 legacy !
This was a good review, I own a 13 Legacy 3.6 R limited and I love the car! your dead on about the brake pedal my is the same, the booster and master cly are made by Tokico corp. I've had a lot of friends that own older WRX model and are impressed with my 3.6 power.