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driving experience overall than the average

But the choices don’t stop there: There are

the latest thinking in active and passive safety,

also three transmissions in the mix, a 6-speed

including standard Vehicle Dynamics Control,

manual, a 5-speed electronic automatic

ABS, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force

engines. Not just any engine, though — can

with manual mode and the Lineartronic®

Distribution, the advanced ring-shaped

you see a theme developing? — but the

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

reinforcement frame, a full complement of

renowned SUBARU BOXER, noted for its

This latter transmission, in particular, is the

airbags, whiplash-reducing front seats and,

reliability, smoothness and refinement. In the

result of some meticulous engineering — it

of course, Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD.

case of the Legacy, there are three options

helps the Legacy travel over 1,000 km per

available: a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder, 2.5-litre

tank, delivering fuel efficiency equivalent to

Legacy debuted, it also raised the bar in

4-cylinder turbo and a 3.6-litre 6-cylinder.

comparable two-wheel-drive sedans.

terms of interior refinement, comfort and

mid-size sedan.
Next: Your choice of potent and efficient

The non-turbo 4-cylinder is also available with

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In terms of safety, the 2012 Subaru Legacy

But that’s not all. When the fifth-generation

convenience. An increased wheelbase

optional smog-fighting PZEV equipment for

continues a tradition as a class leader. This

and a completely redesigned cabin led to

greater eco-friendliness.

engaging sedan is loaded to the teeth with

improvements in headroom, rear legroom,

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It is possible to travel up to 1,094 km on one tank of fuel based on estimated fuel consumption figure rating posted by Natural Resources Canada of
6.4L/100 km (highway) for a 2012 Subaru Legacy equipped with continuously variable automatic transmission and a 70L fuel tank capacity. Actual fuel
consumption will vary based on driving conditions, driver habits and vehicle load.

Ratings of “Good” are the highest rating awarded for 40-mph frontal offset, 31-mph side-impact and 20-mph rear-impact crash tests conducted by the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) (www.iihs.org). A “Good” rating obtained in all three crash tests plus a “Good” rating in new roof strength testing
and the availability of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (Vehicle Dynamics Control) achieves a 2011 Top Safety Pick.

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