Is the 2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i a SERIOUS sedan CONTENDER?
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- The Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport continues it's tradition of offering a balance of style, safety, and that boxer engine under the hood. The Legacy Sport has a naturally aspirated flat-4 that produces 175 HP mated to a CVT transmission. Does the 2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport have enough to help it stand out in the SUV crowd?
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I just bought this car one thing I can say is it doesn’t have balls but I do. And a lot of drivers can’t hang with me thru freeway traffic. Me and my legacy don’t fuck around. Love my car
These fake vents on modern vehicles is one of the worst trends we have now a days
Anderson Rodriguez I totally understand where you are coming from!
i agree ,wonder if there going to have fake exhaust tips when they go electric.
Raiti's Rides crazy how 10 years ago this didn’t even exist look back at old Accord Camry Mazdas civics corollas fusions all these cars nd look now smh
julius ceasar wouldn’t b surprise
And fake engine sounds! Like taking a baseball card and attaching it to a bicycle! lol
I love your absolute factual approach to reviews. You are extremely gifted: Todd!
Great video Joe, I like the way this one looks. impressed how the legacy has come a long way. 👍👌
I couldn't agree with you more!
I have the 2017 Legacy Sport and its been one of my favorite cars that I have ever owned. Looks good, drives well and the two tone and blue stitching you get on the inside looks fantastic! Thanks for the review Joe! I really hope with the new Legacy they add back the turbo with the top trim.
You are so very welcome! Thank you for sharing input from your experience!
Any problems occurred during the last years since you got it?
Great job again Joe. Big Guns tops in camera work. Godspeed
Thank you David for your great support!
If they brought back the manual, i’d strongly consider it.. my dream is they bring back the SPEC B!!!!
Those are hot! I totally miss those! Thanks for watching!
Better go find a 09 spec b. Doubt subaru bringing it back.
That was such a great car!
thats not how they do things. They like to saturate the market with all kinds of different types and versions over the years, to keep the value of the used cars up. This is why people either will not sell their used Spec B or if they do, they price em like gold and whoever buys, and they do buy em, usually makes the car almost new like. Engine rebuild, new interior stuff like that. Because there are no new ones. Subaru know what they got. Not many cars ride like Spec B or STi or any of the other specialty models they put out. Baja. Older Jeep Wranglers are the same way. It is a machine with special value to it. BMW 8 series capable of 180mph, Corvette same. Older Nissan Z. They don't just put out appliances that fade out. These cars are on the road 25 years, well unless you use em in a rust belt. Nothing in that area lasts 4 years.
love this car and in love that sporty design!! another great video!!👍👍
david jones thank you David for taking the time to watch!
Thank you for another excellent video Joe great car but needs some power !👍😁
You are so very welcome and I totally agree with you!
looks good in black but the lack of performance holds it back
I totally agree with you!
Great review! I'm getting the 3.6R next week before they go way forever. Reliable yes, will it win a beauty pageant - no, but a good dependable AWD car with loads of safety features that you'll pay a premium for in luxury brands.
As i am getting older and getting ready to get rid of my 06 2500 silverado with over 200,000 miles on it ive been looking at foresters and that makes sense but after sitting in a 2019 Legacy today the room in there was unbelievable im 6ft4inches tall and with the seat adjusted for me i was able to stretch out plus a decent amount of room for the rear passenger
Thanks for sharing that input and perspective!
I love ur videos it's just makes me to buy every 🚘u advertise
Does it have LED low beams? Or just the running lights?
I have this car. It is wonderful to drive. I wish that it had a little more horsepower. It gets great gas milage and is very comfortalble to drive. Hightly recommend it.
Thanks for sharing that great input!
it has a huge gas tank-you computer giving you a range of over 500miles right????
Can you get it without a moonroof? (odds) Will they use this as a testbed to phase into electrics? (they're going to have to, sooner or later)
We’ll never see this car in Belgium. A Subaru in Belgium is a rare sight because people don’t know how good en reliable these cars are. They prefere digging deep in their pockets to buy a BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Volvo just for prestige and showing off. Well, it’s their loss...
In 2009 I bought a second hand Subaru Legacy Mk4 Touring Wagon My2007, 2ltr 4cyl. non turbo, 165hp, 5 speed manual) and I love it! The roadholding of this car is phenominal. What I also like on this car is the absence of any so called “electronic driver aid gimmicks”. I don’t need these things. When I drive I have full controle of my car and I don’t need a computer to tell me what to do. (I apologise for any grammatical errors)
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
Next time tell your camera man to lower the iso when it's bright and sunny outside. Believe it or not it changes the look of the vehicle and all that exposure is gone, making the picture crisp, clean and natural.
Good review, adds to my doubt of which Subaru I should get, legacy, forester or outback.
Joe - another great job. Let's see a 3.6R Legacy next. Pick a good one!
Thank you Ed! I will get that together for you! Thanks for watching!
Just bought one. Had a seam I felt on the steering wheel didn't want to trade out so put a wheel cover over it...I no, brand new already have an issue. But I love the car.
I wish I could buy a car Joe designed. Great sense of style.
SteveRunciman that’s really nice of you to say. Thanks for watching and your support!😊👍🏻
Should have washed the car before the video. The dirty car was distracting.. Nice car though.
Subary has a nice 2L turbo engine right now. What is with the lack of using it outside of the WRX and Levorg? Would love to see the current forester and the liberty/legacy have the 2L turbo.
I totally understand where you are coming from! Thank you so much for your help!
One good looking Liberty. Will update my 1999 car with one of these
Awesome video Joe this car has come a long way! 2019 is where it's at, would like to see just a little more out of it for being a sports model, but thanks to Subaru of Port Richey for bringing this new car to the channel!
I am so glad that you liked this one! Thanks for being such a great supporter!
Is the Subaru 2.5 Legacy a real good n reliable car ,I consider to buy a Toyota Camry or Subaru , please feedback
Hi Raitis!!! Im from argentina. I love your videos and reviews!! One question. Cobb stage 3 fuel flex is good for a subaru sti 2018/19? Hp? Thank you so much!
Thank you for your outstanding support! I appreciate you watching! The answer to your question is "ye, as long as you have a good tuner." That is the most important part.
@@RaitisRides great! Thaks and love your channel!!
You are so very welcome! Thank you for your awesome support! Let me know if you have any more questions!
If I was looking for a sedan I would definitely buy a Legacy but most likely with a 6 cylinder engine. I wanted the extra storage space so I bought a 2019 6 cylinder Subaru Outback and I love it. I think the Legacy and Outback are basically the same except for storage space and thus far I have no complaints about the CVT in my Outback but would prefer it to be a 6-8 speed gear transmission. The CVT does seem to be plenty strong enough but I'm not sure about the long term reliability of it. Both the 4 and 6 cylinder engines are naturally aspirated port fuel injected which I would much rather have than a direct fuel injected engine due to carbon build up. Thank you for another excellent video! 😎👍
Thank you Mark for the compliment! I totally appreciate you sharing your input on those posts! Thank you so much for watching!
Stock for stock, this Legacy honestly sounds a lot better than most other performance focused models... Wish it had the HP to back it up, and like you mentioned dual exhaust. 👍🏼
I totally agree with you! Thank you for watching!
Why are they making the fog lights smaller. I love big fog lights stop with the plastic filler and give us lights. Also nothing against the CVT but is is too much to ask for some manual versions?
Very good points Nathan!
I have had a Subaru forester 1997 (automatic) from new, that has been great for all the years with very little to do other than annual services. However, recently I have had a lot of vibration & shuddering on the wheels when making tight turns (left or right). It is difficult to identify which wheels the noise or shudder comes from and I don't feel much through the steering wheel. I have had all difs replace that has reduced the frequency but not always. We hope it isn't the automatic gear box but has anyone got any ideas what to do next.
I am so sorry to hear about your issues!
@@RaitisRides SHE LIVES AGAIN!!!!!!…..an interesting item at 3 minutes to 4:40 minutes in the attached video ( th-cam.com/video/GP7TInt4q84/w-d-xo.html )..... this was exactly what I experienced with my 1998 Subaru Forester but no-one could diagnose the problem.... £3k was spent/wasted with my Local Subaru dealer trying to fix it... but to no effect. Then I found the attached video link.... and then I found a good mechanic willing to do the work..... and we got our car back (with new solenoid in the transmission) and she runs great..... Well worth the effort.... these Subaru's can go on forever (almost) George (London, UK)
Thks Joe.The most important part of these reviews is:Whats it like to drive?Cheers Bruce JHB-SA.
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate it!
I have a 2017 Legacy with the 2.5.
It is super slow, drives a bit like a boat, and I am looking forward to my lease ending and moving into a warmish/hot hatch.
Anyone who thinks the 3.6 is the cure for the performance of this sedan needs to know that the CVT is not a sporty transmission and the car is still slow off the line. If you want to get going from a stop, get a WRX instead or shop a different manufacturer.
Body roll is mediocre, you need to upgrade the rear sway bar to keep it under control.
The infotainment hopefully is better now that they offer CarPlay, in the 2017 it is mediocre.
And the seats are comfortable, but lack any bolstering to keep you from sliding left to right, feels like a bench seat.
Subarus are awesome in the snow, and Eyesight is very good, though it has its limitations. The cameras often lose vision in snow or heavy rain, so when you might want those safety systems active (lower visibility) it shuts down. Maybe the radar systems have better function in inclement weather?
Overall, the car isn't the worst pick, but unless you need AWD you can get a better performing sedan for less $$.
I bought this one for Eyesight, mainly, and don't regret that, but these safety systems are now much more common in more models (for example, all or almost all toyotas, and now available from most manufacturers). At the time I bought my Subie they were only really offered by a few manufacturers and only in top trims. FWIW the stop/start ACC is great and I use it all the time in my suburban commute, so ignore the owners manual telling you not to rely on it.
I will enjoy my new Mazda3 or Elantra GT N-Line this summer. For now I will take advantage of the AWD.
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I'm still driving a 99 Legacy as my beater car and I have no thoughts of getting rid of it anytime soon. I really like the looks of this car and they've improved their interiors which were always sort of bland. Like others have said, the power and CVT makes the car a little less appealing to me. Can't help but to think how awesome this car would look with the hood scoop if Subaru still offered the GT trim. I suppose if you're the type that's not concerned about quickness then this would be a great car to own.
Thank you so much for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate it!
Yes, the flat engine does sit low. Its the same engine I have in my 2008 Legacy. But now these low sitting engines no longer translates into better visibility anymore. You can see when the hood was up the engine bay sides of the fenders are now propped up higher so the hood will sit higher when its closed. This is because of pedestrian safety regulations. Now its no easier seeing out the front of this car then any other sedan now. And yes some of the models were "funky" back in the 06/07 models, but that's what made them special. Most sedans look too much alike now.
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Eye Sight is in the correct place! All other cars use radar below hood opening. Think about that! Dirt, snow, rain stop all safety features except Subaru. I have an X5 and safety cuts out in any weather.
You are so very right! Thank you for sharing your input and perspective!
Didn’t Subaru have the small screen up top which shows car info?
Yes they do! Thanks for watching!
At least the Subaru interiors are better than what they were several years ago. Gauges look nice. I bet it's a nice ride.
I totally agree with you about the interiors!
After watching this car is great!
Fahim talash I’m glad you liked this one! Thank you so much for watching!
I totally agree with those zonks that you pointed out but being the sports package, Subaru needs to cut back on the frills to keep the cost of the car down
the single tailpipe if you zoom in at 4:29 is actually just a fake chrome tip. That is an instant disgust to me. Ew!
The previous gen of Legacy GT which are the flat 4 turbo units have actual tailpipes but the stock units are restrictive, many owners will opt to swap them for axle back tin cans for the louder boxer rumble.
When I open up my Crosstrek, although the engine bay isnt clutered, it just feels boring to me with all the sea of black plastic parts esp the intake plenum. Def missed the good old Forester Turbo with the red STi intake plenum and intercooler that we upgraded.
The zonk with the cloth interior is kinda fixed with the Limited trim which is a full leather trim on the seats and doors for an extra $3000 on top of the MSRP of the Sports.
The metal pedals are a $140 option believe it or not, thou the pedals are STi branded pieces.
Prob the reason why we still love the Forester/Crosstrek is the huge boot space.
I can carry tons of Ikea flat boxes in the boot and no issues with long boxes as well with the split 40 : 60 seating.
Thanks again for your great comments and perspectives!
At least they're bringing back the turbo for 2020!
This is so very true!
Nice video about a good little car. I’m with you, it needs a few more sporty touches to be more sporty. Dual exhaust definitely and more power. Are you prohibited from showing the window sticker or mentioning price?
Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching! Actually I totally forgot to mention it! Sorry about that! I will get it for you!
the starting price for the Sport is around $26,795
That is 100% correct! Thanks for the assist!
Joe is a type of a guy who reviews Subaru and still mentions Doug DeMuro's Honda Civic
Love the Legacy, but the power is underwhelming for it to be a "Sport" model. Around 220HP would be much better.
I would totally agree with you!
Theres a 3.6l version of the same car idk why he didnt choose that one
@@anthonyi2221 probably to inform people who are not really interested in greater power figures. All about choices, which is good for us buyers.
Anthony Iadevaia no that’s going away they are shoving the 2.4t out of the ascent in them now 260hp
2020 is coming out with 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque
Here in New Hampshire Subaru’s sell like hot cakes their all-wheel drive system is very popular especially with our winters. The most popular Subaru is probably the outback wagon mini suv. These cars work great on snow covered/ice or wet roads. However Joe-Not as cool as a GT 350 Shelby though 😂
Oh I totally believe that! I couldn't imagine taking a GT350 out during the winter time! lol . Thanks for watching!
Is that possible to buy one of this back spolier?
I believe so.
Im going to get tha Subaru Forester Sport what do you think 🤔
Sammy Rodrz I think the Forester is an excellent choice.😊👍🏻
What do you see in the sport? It's so tacky with the kid racer orange accents and has no extra hp .
I rather get a leftover 2018 XT.
Ohh boy there’s going to be a debate Lol
@@sammyrodrz3763 there always is when it comes to cars! lol
Too bad you can't get the 3.6 with the Sport. Would have been nice for those who want the extra power without the extra options of the Limited. Similar to what Ford did when you couldn't buy the Escape SE with the 2.0L ecoboost anymore without opting for the Titanium in 2018. Oh well.
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Why don't they offer the flat 6 in the Sport?
That would be awesome if they did! I think soon they will zone that engine out of existence!
Same thing with the forrester sport no dual exhaust no C lights 100hp lower then the previous year XT and it's a "SPORT" edition lmao I hope the 2020 legacy has dual pipes and outback
I will be reviewing one at the NY auto show! Stay tuned!
Would love a turbo on the newer legacy i miss em
I totally agree with you!
That’s some impressive mpg
I totally agree with you!
Subaru went cheap by adding the plastic bits both front and back.
If you have a look at the earlier model 7th gen the front and back were body coloured and no plastic bits added. Also the exhaust tip was much more nicer and round.
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What a nice car, but the fake air vents needs to change. If you close you can see that the headlights looks like the Infiniti head lights.
I am so glad that you like this one! I appreciate you sharing your input and perspective!
Handling is beautiful, but for the money I think the Honda Accord feels much more expensive inside and handles a little better, with much better acceleration. The only reason for choosing a Legacy, IMO, is if you need AWD.
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I'll keep my '06 LGT turbo 5-speed manual, thank you...
That is a keeper! Thanks for watching!
Don't understand the new trend for sport models. All flash and no dash. At least we are getting the new Legacy XT. Hopefully this new motor will be a foundational step for bridging the gap again for enthusiasts. Better numbers than the 3.6R!
I totally agree with you!
I was surprised to see that this car has received the lowest possible reliability rating from JD Power. Don't know why but I always kind of liked the 3.6r...
I totally agree with you!
I went on a 2 hour car ride in this and I was sitting in the middle back seat. I used to hate Subaru, but this car actually changed my mind. It's a great car, great infotainment system, Waze on this was amazing but my butt was hurting in the back and my friend sitting next to me said his was too. Everything on this car is great, except there is no AC in the back, not good for long rides.
But I would not buy this car, sorry not sorry.
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The middle back seat of any sedan you are going to be hard pressed being comfortable between people for a long ride
This 4 cylinder needs more engine output to compete with Camry and Accord.
You are so very right!
The "aggressive look" is getting a little long in the tooth these days. Time to soften the approach on cars again & tone down the mean machine gimmick. Nice car however, you cannot go wrong with Subaru.
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I hate the two tone wheels on modern cars. Stick with solid colors for the entire thing. Black, gunmetal, hyper silver or a polished silver are great not two tone bs
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Tint the windows. Then it looks really good
3500 lb awd sedan with a cvt and only 175 hp is the big "ZONK" .
I totally agree with you!
Just get the 3.6r or wait for the 2020 turbo 4 I am personally am waiting for the turbo
AGREDD!
Would you say the legacy competes with the Merc e or c class?I reckon e.
Just a tad! I appreciate you watching!
Nice car.
I am glad that I could share it with you Kevin!
You should of done the camaro v6 335 horsepower
I already took care of you!
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To answer your question. .............. kinda. I’ll take it over a Honda for sure. Not the type R but, all the rest yes.
Very good point! Thanks for always watching!
Lease rates please. 24 months, 15k a year, 0 down DAS.
Please contact Todd Cross at Subaru of Port Richey. I am not a salesman. I appreciate you watching!
Front end has a Volvo look.
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Sorry but the 175 hp don't do it for me they need to bump that up to make it a sport model
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I don’t mind that the Legacy is naturally aspirated, but that 175hp is soo weak. A 1.5L Civic makes just the same HP. It needs to be at least 200hp to even compete with the Accord and Camery
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They need to replace that terrible 3.6 with a 2.0 turbo 280 hp.
Tat would work for me!
They now have.
@@ryanlittleton5615 almost. 260/277 tq. 24/32 mpg. 0 to 60 in 6.1 seconds. It needs closer to 280 hp so it can compete with the accord and hit 60 in under 5.5 seconds.
@@TomTom-gn9mp Well I was mostly just talking about Subaru giving it a turbocharged engine. But yeah, almost.
please skip ahead to 5 minute mark to get past the totally subjective blather on exterior styling. then we come to more blather on interior styling. finally we end up with a sales pitch for swag. ugh.
I think subaru designers are old men, plus young designers are under power abuse..
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Hi I'm in your class
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sports? what a joke, offer a manual and get rid of the boxer 4 and offer the boxer 6 supercharged!
I can totally understand what you are doing!
Wow these cars are still stuck under 180HP in 2019 ? My 2004 Rsx Base Makes 160hp and weights 2700LB LOL !!!!
Antonio Jenkins
Look at the other sedans in this price range. They are all around that same HP. It’s a great ride and plenty of power for daily driving and everyone’s commute.
Also the AWD transmission leach out a lot of HP, that same engine in a RWD or FWD will do 10-15% more power but you’ll lose the benefits of the AWD which is NOT worth it.
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Subie owners dont need that much hp they barely drive speed limit.
Two different cars with completely different intended customers. Most base motors in today's family sedans are in this general horsepower range.
cvt = i'll pass
I totally understand that!
I own a '17 Subaru Outback 2.5i.... which is just a wagon version of the Legacy. The 2.5 with CVT is a DOG. 0-60 in 12 secs!!! I get beat by Priuses all the time.
Have they not improved the CVT's?
that rear bumper is hideous
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I checked the consumer reports, Subarus are not reliable and dependable vehicle. I really liked them before. They're all wheel drive cars. The maintenance is very expensive and they have timing belt instead of timing chain..
No. Lack of power and cvt.
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The CVT transmission is garbage on Subarus.
Based on what?
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Cvt are garbage in general
I can understand where you are coming from!
Yeah and so is abs,traction control,and fuel injection.
subaru u failed.. & will continue to FAIL!!! with that FUCKIN BULLSHIT CVT #savethemanual
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