Subaru Legacy (sixth generation)

The Subaru Legacy (BN/BS) is the sixth generation of the Legacy range of mid-size cars.

For a complete overview of each generation, see Subaru Legacy.
Subaru Legacy (BN/BS)
2015 Subaru Liberty 3.6R sedan (Australia)
Overview
ManufacturerSubaru (Subaru Corporation)
Also calledLegacy B4
Subaru Liberty (Australia)
Production2014–2019
AssemblyŌta, Gunma, Japan (Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd)
Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon/crossover SUV
LayoutFront-engine, all-wheel-drive
RelatedSubaru Tribeca
Subaru Exiga
Subaru Levorg
Powertrain
Engine2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 EJ25 (South Africa, Outback)
2.5 L DOHC DAVCS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 FB25
3.6 L DOHC DAVCS 256 hp (191 kW) H6 EZ36
2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4 EE20
Transmission8-speed Lineartronic CVT
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,751 mm (108.3 in)
LengthSedan: 4,796 mm (188.8 in)
Outback: 4,816 mm (189.6 in)
WidthSedan: 1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Outback: 1,838 mm (72.4 in)
HeightSedan: 1,499 mm (59 in)
Outback: 1,679 mm (66.1 in)
Curb weightSedan: 1,661 kg (3,662 lb) (3.6R Limited)
Outback: 1,730 kg (3,810 lb) (3.6R Limited)
Chronology
PredecessorSubaru Legacy (fifth generation)
SuccessorSubaru Legacy (seventh generation)

Summary

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 wagon counterpart, especially in its home market in Japan.

Engines and drivetrain

A 2.5-liter flat-four FB25[1] 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 175 PS (129 kW; 173 bhp). The six-cylinder model remains unchanged from the 256 PS (188 kW; 252 bhp) 3.6 litre 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.[2]

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.[3]

Features and amenities

The Subaru Legacy comes in 5 trim levels: the base 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited.[4] 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.
Subaru Liberty 3.6R (Pre-facelift)
Facelift Subaru Legacy
    • 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.

North American models
ModelTransmission
2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i SportLineartronic CVT
  • Note: Canada only: also 6 speed MT – Touring in place of Premium with added features
2.5i Limited, PZEV (all trim levels)Lineartronic CVT
3.6R LimitedLineartronic HCVT

Japanese models
Interior

Model available as of October 24, 2014. 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.

ModelTransmission
2.5Lineartronic CVT
2.5 LimitedLineartronic 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.

ModelTransmission
2.5i-SLineartronic CVT
3.6R-SLineartronic 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
ModelTransmission
2.5iLineartronic CVT
2.5i-SLineartronic CVT
3.6RLineartronic CVT

Australian model
ModelTransmission
2.5Lineartronic CVT
2.5 PremiumLineartronic CVT
3.6RLineartronic CVT

Outback
Outback
Overview
ManufacturerSubaru
Production2014–2020
Model years2015–2020
Body and chassis
Body style5-door station wagon
LayoutAWD
RelatedSubaru Legacy
Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Exiga
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4
2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp (130 kW) H4
2.5 L DOHC DAVCS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 FB25
3.6 L DOHC DAVCS 256 hp (191 kW) H6
TransmissionLineartronic CVT
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,741 mm (107.9 in)
Length2010–12: 4,780 mm (188.2 in)
2013–: 4,801 mm (189.0 in)
Width1,821 mm (71.7 in)
Height2010–12: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
2013–: 1,623 mm (63.9 in)
Curb weight1,659 kg (3,658 lb) (3.6R Limited)
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium (Pre-facelift)
Interior
Facelift Subaru Outback
Facelift Subaru Outback

North American models
ModelTransmission
2.5i, 2.5i PremiumLineartronic CVT

Canada only: 6 speed MT – Touring in place of Premium with added features

2.5i Limited, PZEV (all trim levels)Lineartronic CVT
3.6R LimitedLineartronic CVT

Japanese models
ModelTransmission
2.5l DOHC Legacy OutbackLineartronic CVT
2.5l DOHC Legacy Outback LimitedLineartronic CVT

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Southeast Asian models

Model available as of December 2, 2014, the fifth generation Subaru Outback was officially launched in Southeast Asian region. The fifth generation Outback debuted in the 2015 Manila International Auto Show in the Philippines. Motor Image Group, the distributor of Subaru automobiles in Southeast Asia, releases the four-cylinder variant of the Outback.

ModelTransmission
2.5i-SLineartronic CVT
3.6R-SLineartronic CVT

European models
ModelTransmission
2.5i Active Lineartronic CVT
2.5i Ridge Lineartronic CVT
2.5i Summit Lineartronic CVT


United Kingdom models
ModelTransmission
2.5i SE, 2.5i SE PremiumLineartronic CVT
2.0D SE, 2.0D SE PremiumLineartronic CVT or Manual

South African models

The Subaru Outback is available in South Africa in two derivatives, the lower 2.5i-s ES and the 3.6R-S ES as the flagship. The car does not make use of the new FB25 but rather the old N/A EJ25. The 2.5l engine produces 129 kW (175 PS) at 5800 rpm and 235 N⋅m (24 kg⋅m) at 4000 rpm and the 3.6R engine produces 191 kW (260 PS) at 6000 rpm and 350 N⋅m (36 kg⋅m) at 4400 rpm. All derivatives are equipped with the Subaru Eyesight System.

Australian models
ModelTransmission
2.5i, 2.5i PremiumLineartronic CVT
3.6RLineartronic CVT
2.0D SE, 2.0D SE PremiumLineartronic CVT or Manual

Specifications

Chassis types
codeBNBS
body styles sedanwagon

Engines
Model[6]YearsType (code)Power, torque@rpm
North American engines
2.5i, PZEV (USA)2012–2,498 cc (2.5 L; 152.4 cu in) H4 (FB25)173 bhp (129 kW) @5600, 174 lb⋅ft (236 N⋅m) @4100
3.6R (USA)2009–3,630 cc (3.6 L; 221.5 cu in) H6 (EZ36)256 bhp (191 kW) @6000, 247 lb⋅ft (335 N⋅m) @4400
Japanese engines
2.5i (Japan)2014–2,498 cc (2.5 L; 152.4 cu in) H4 (FB25)175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) @5800, 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @4000

Transmissions
ModelYearsType
Global engines
2.5i2009–Lineartronic CVT
2.5GT2009–6-speed manual
2.0D2009–6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT
North American, Japan engines
2.5i2009–6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT
2.5GT2009–6-speed manual
3.6R2015–Lineartronic CVT

Models with Lineartronic Continuously variable transmission include steering column mounted paddle shifters that allows the driver to select 6 "virtual gears" in manual mode.

References
  1. "Revised FB25 for 2015 Outback". www.subaruoutback.org/forums. subaruoutback.
  2. "Specifications - 2017 Legacy Subaru Canada".
  3. "The 2017 Subaru Legacy".
  4. "The 2017 Subaru Legacy".
  5. "Life Quality SUV LEGACY OUTBACK".
  6. "富士重工業 新型スバル レガシィセダンを公開". Fhi.co.jp. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
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