I bought a 2024 Legacy Limited in July, and I couldn't be happier with it. I have only put 5 or 6 hundred miles on it but I did take on short trip. The Legacy was able to give 36 mpg with highway driving. Comfort is very good and it has almost any option that anyone could want. Comfort is first rate and road noise is at a minimum. My only concern is the amount of electronics, but being a senior I am used to a much more basic car. Looks like a home run to me.
Here is my 5K mile review of the 2024 Subaru Legacy Premium (without the OP15 package): What I like: Excellent gas mileage especially on the highway, I get 40+ with cruise control. AWD handles amazingly on dirt roads. After the 1500 mile break in the cars power seemed to increase and acceleration was better for passing (My 0-60 is better than 8 seconds after the break in). The CVT transmission seems better than other CVTs I have driven, it acts very much like a true automatic after the 1500 mile break in (but not before - consider this when test driving). Very spacious and comfortable on long distance driving even for large adults in the backseat. There are no blind spots and visibility is excellent (auto-blind spot detection isn't needed). Spacious trunk, and storage between front seats is large. Heated seats work great. Driver assist, lane assist, and cruise control works great for out of town driving and it senses cars ahead and does a great job of maintaining speed and distance. The steering wheel has a nice feel. The auxiliary audio jack allows the best audio quality. Both type A&C USB charging. Bluetooth pairing is painless. Dual climate control works great for hot and cold days. The engine is well thought out and gives easy access for regular maintenance for DIY. The cloth seats seem better quality than other brands I tested. The passenger side above the glovebox ledge is great for small item storage. Unlike several competitors it has rear A/C vents and USB A&C charging. Car cameras are not on the bumper which I think makes more sense for long term maintenance. Tight steering with good handling around winding roads. I like the integrated screen that is vertical (I thought I would not like it but in practice it is better). Auto-headlights work great. We paid less than $30K with tax/tag/title, plus the payments are less than $500. The dealership is clean, friendly, and organized. Lastly, Subaru uses the same engines and drivetrains on all their cars which means parts will be easy to get and in some cases are interchangeable. This is a no nonsense car that I expect to get 300K miles from with regular maintenance. What I dislike: Touch screen can be laggy. Backup camera doesn't use the whole screen. Apple Carplay is hit or miss (hopefully this will be updated). I hate auto engine cutoff and wish this could be permanently turned off. Making outbound phone calls using the hands free option has yet to work as it has yet to recognize my iPhones contacts list - my 2012 Dodge Challenger's Uconnect system is better (update or user error?). The base stereo is anemic - if this is important to you get the upgraded stereo. When using the driver assist be sure to turn it off when slowing down behind someone who is turning - when close behind it cannot tell the difference between a turn and a car coming to a stop and it will slam on the brakes which can be dangerous if someone is close behind you. AWD means you're buying all four tires every time, but usually do this anyway. But the WORST THING! The seatbelt warning is OBNOXIOUS - my house has a gate and my driveway is 150 yards into my property and this warning has TWO levels of loudness that mutes the radio. I hate that I have to listen to this for the 30 seconds it takes me to park on my own driveway after getting out of the car to open the gate. My 2012 Challenger will not give the warning until you are going faster than 10-15 mph. The Legacy warning happens as soon as you have it in drive with no seatbelt.
We got a 2021 premium but I wished we had stepped up to the Limited. The better stereo, leather, memory seats, driver distraction alert of whatever it's called, and rear air vents would be nice. We have no use for the turbo engine though, we are slow drivers. Subaru has been building some variation of that 2.5 liter engine for like 30 years it should be pretty reliable if you do regular oil changes.
We got a 2021 premium but I wished we had stepped up to the Limited. The better stereo, leather, memory seats, driver distraction alert of whatever it's called, and rear air vents would be nice. We have no use for the turbo engine though, we are slow drivers.
I like the car and the style a lot because it is so downplayed. I do wish for the turbo which could make it a great sleeper...one to go quickly unnoticed!
I bought a 2024 Legacy Limited in July, and I couldn't be happier with it. I have only put 5 or 6 hundred miles on it but I did take on short trip. The Legacy was able to give 36 mpg with highway driving. Comfort is very good and it has almost any option that anyone could want. Comfort is first rate and road noise is at a minimum. My only concern is the amount of electronics, but being a senior I am used to a much more basic car. Looks like a home run to me.
Congratulations and thanks for your owners insight
Here is my 5K mile review of the 2024 Subaru Legacy Premium (without the OP15 package):
What I like:
Excellent gas mileage especially on the highway, I get 40+ with cruise control. AWD handles amazingly on dirt roads. After the 1500 mile break in the cars power seemed to increase and acceleration was better for passing (My 0-60 is better than 8 seconds after the break in). The CVT transmission seems better than other CVTs I have driven, it acts very much like a true automatic after the 1500 mile break in (but not before - consider this when test driving). Very spacious and comfortable on long distance driving even for large adults in the backseat. There are no blind spots and visibility is excellent (auto-blind spot detection isn't needed). Spacious trunk, and storage between front seats is large. Heated seats work great. Driver assist, lane assist, and cruise control works great for out of town driving and it senses cars ahead and does a great job of maintaining speed and distance. The steering wheel has a nice feel. The auxiliary audio jack allows the best audio quality. Both type A&C USB charging. Bluetooth pairing is painless. Dual climate control works great for hot and cold days. The engine is well thought out and gives easy access for regular maintenance for DIY. The cloth seats seem better quality than other brands I tested. The passenger side above the glovebox ledge is great for small item storage. Unlike several competitors it has rear A/C vents and USB A&C charging. Car cameras are not on the bumper which I think makes more sense for long term maintenance. Tight steering with good handling around winding roads. I like the integrated screen that is vertical (I thought I would not like it but in practice it is better). Auto-headlights work great. We paid less than $30K with tax/tag/title, plus the payments are less than $500. The dealership is clean, friendly, and organized. Lastly, Subaru uses the same engines and drivetrains on all their cars which means parts will be easy to get and in some cases are interchangeable. This is a no nonsense car that I expect to get 300K miles from with regular maintenance.
What I dislike:
Touch screen can be laggy. Backup camera doesn't use the whole screen. Apple Carplay is hit or miss (hopefully this will be updated). I hate auto engine cutoff and wish this could be permanently turned off. Making outbound phone calls using the hands free option has yet to work as it has yet to recognize my iPhones contacts list - my 2012 Dodge Challenger's Uconnect system is better (update or user error?). The base stereo is anemic - if this is important to you get the upgraded stereo. When using the driver assist be sure to turn it off when slowing down behind someone who is turning - when close behind it cannot tell the difference between a turn and a car coming to a stop and it will slam on the brakes which can be dangerous if someone is close behind you. AWD means you're buying all four tires every time, but usually do this anyway. But the WORST THING! The seatbelt warning is OBNOXIOUS - my house has a gate and my driveway is 150 yards into my property and this warning has TWO levels of loudness that mutes the radio. I hate that I have to listen to this for the 30 seconds it takes me to park on my own driveway after getting out of the car to open the gate. My 2012 Challenger will not give the warning until you are going faster than 10-15 mph. The Legacy warning happens as soon as you have it in drive with no seatbelt.
Thank you for sharing your owners insight
We got a 2021 premium but I wished we had stepped up to the Limited. The better stereo, leather, memory seats, driver distraction alert of whatever it's called, and rear air vents would be nice. We have no use for the turbo engine though, we are slow drivers. Subaru has been building some variation of that 2.5 liter engine for like 30 years it should be pretty reliable if you do regular oil changes.
Thanks for your owners insight 👍
Nice review. I test drove the Legacy Sport and Touring models with the turbo engine. They were both a blast to drive!!
I agree they are good vehicles 👍
We got a 2021 premium but I wished we had stepped up to the Limited. The better stereo, leather, memory seats, driver distraction alert of whatever it's called, and rear air vents would be nice. We have no use for the turbo engine though, we are slow drivers.
Congratulations they are nice vehicles 👍
I like the car and the style a lot because it is so downplayed. I do wish for the turbo which could make it a great sleeper...one to go quickly unnoticed!
They are nice vehicles 👍
I bought my 2024 Legacy 2 weeks ago, nice car except for the dash rattles.
Congratulations and thanks for your owner’s insight