A family car that does a nice impression of a sport sedan, the 2008 Subaru Legacy is a lot of car for the money. Whether you're an enthusiast in need of four doors or a safety-conscious parent who loves driving, the Subaru Legacy is worth strong consideration.Attractive cabin design with high-quality materials, standard all-wheel drive, athletic handling, comfortable highway ride, outstanding crash test results. In IIHS crash tests the 2008 Subaru Legacy received the Gold Award (its highest honor) after the car earned Good ratings (the highest) in frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests, and for its head restraints' ability to prevent whiplash in rear-end crashes. The NHTSA rates the Legacy very high as well; the vehicle has a perfect five-star rating for both frontal and side-impact crash protection.
- Engine Description: 2.50L H416V
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Cam Type: Single Overhead Cam
- Fuel Induction: Sequential MPI
- Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Aspiration: Normal
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- MPG Automatic City: 20
- MPG Automatic Highway: 27
- Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
- Drive Train Type: AWD
- 4WD Type : Full-Time
- Driven Wheels: All-Wheel Drive
- Locking Hubs: Permanent
- Wheels Rims: Alloy
- Wheels Spare Rim Type: Steel
- Independent Suspension: Independent
- Stabilizer Bar: Front And Rear
- Clock
- External Temp
- Low Fuel Level
- Tachometer
- Trip Computer
- Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
- Rear Defogger
- Rear Qtr Windows: Power
- Rear Wiper: Regular
- Privacy Glass: Light
- Audio System: AM/FM/Satellite-Capable
- Multimedia CD Location: Single In-Dash Mounted
- Speakers: 6
- Antenna Type: Window Grid
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Drivers Height: Manual
- Drivers Lumbar: Manual
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Upholstery: Premium Cloth
- Center Armrest: With Pass-Thru
- Folding: 60-40
- Heat Ducts
- Cruise Control: With Steering Wheel Controls
- Windows: Power
- Steering Power: Hydraulic Power-Assist
- Steering Adjustment: Manual Tilting And Telescoping
- Steering Wheel Control: Cruise Control
- Mirrors: Power Remote
- Remote Mirrors: Power Remote
- Power Door Locks: Power With 2 Stage Unlock
- Cupholders
- Door Pockets
- Power Outlets: 2
- Remote Trunk Release: Mechanical
- Air Conditioning: Manual
- Air Filtration
- Trunk Lights
- Center Console Trim: Metal-Look
- Door Trim: Metal-Look
- Mats: Carpet Front And Rear
- Reading Lights: Front
- Rearview Mirror: Day-Night
- Shift Knob: Plastic/Rubber
- Steering Wheel Trim: Plastic/Vinyl
- Vanity Mirrors: Driver And Passenger
- Vinyl Floor Covering: Carpet
- Bumpers: Body-Colored
- Door Reinforcement
- Driver and Passenger Airbag
- Head Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd Row
- Side Airbags: Seat Mounted
- ABS: 4-Wheel
- Anti Theft System
- Brakes: 4 Wheel Disc
- Safety Locks
- Headlights: Halogen
- Headlights Dusksensor: Auto Off
- Daytime Running Light
- Trunk Release: Mechanical
- Engine Immobilizer
- Turning Circle: 35.40
- Door Reinforcement
- Front Headrests: Adjustable
- Rear Headrests: 3
- Seatbelt: Front Height Adjustable
- Rear Center Seatbelt
- Head Airbag
- Side Airbag
- NHTSA Passenger Grade: Excellent
- NHTSA Driver Grade: Excellent
- NHTSA Side Impact Front Grade: Good
- NHTSA Side Impact Back Grade: Good
- NHTSA Roll Over Resistance Rating: Good
- IINS Crash Offset: Good
- Tie Downs
- Rear Door Type: Trunk
- Side Door Type: Conventional