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AUTOS: Subaru Updates Legacy, Outback
A stronger, more-efficient "boxer" engine among the changes revealed for the all-wheel-drive vehicles prior to the New York Auto Show.
The Subaru Legacy sedan gets a new look and improved four-cylinder engine for 2013. (Photo: Subaru)
Subaru has revealed its latest all-wheel-drive Legacy and Outback models ahead of their world debut next week at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
The cars have only been treated to a mid-cycle update, but the list of changes is substantial and should make what is already a compelling package all the better. Key among the changes is a new, more-powerful and more-efficient “boxer” four-cylinder engine.
Visually setting the latest 2013 models apart from the previous Legacy and Outback are new headlights, a revised grille and a sharper front bumper.
The 2013 Legacy 2.5i and its corresponding Outback model debut a new 2.5-liter engine based on Subaru’s third-generation boxer design, in which the cylinders are horizontally opposed. It is rated at 173 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque, which is similar to the output of the previous 2.5-liter unit but with greater low-end torque and lower fuel consumption.
Buyers can choose from a standard six-speed manual or second-generation Lineartronic continuously variable transmission with a manual mode that creates six speeds.
Although official EPA fuel economy figures are not yet available, Subaru projects that the 2013 Legacy and Outback 2.5i models with the Lineartronic CVT will achieve 24/32 mpg city/highway and 27 mpg combined, compared with 23/31/26 for the 2012 model.
That makes the symmetrical all-wheel drive Subarus competitive with many mid-size sedans and wagons that come only with front-wheel drive.
Those wanting more power can still call on the 3.6R variant, which comes with a 256-horsepower 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine and five-speed automatic with rev-matching downshifts.
Subaru says it has incorporated numerous enhancements to the body structure, suspension and steering to give a smoother and quieter ride for 2013, while also delivering improved handling agility. Body roll has been reduced by up to 40 percent.
Safety is up too, thanks to Subaru's new EyeSight driver-assist system, which integrates Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning.
Note that the Legacy 2.5GT model is discontinued for 2013.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
The cars have only been treated to a mid-cycle update, but the list of changes is substantial and should make what is already a compelling package all the better. Key among the changes is a new, more-powerful and more-efficient “boxer” four-cylinder engine.
Visually setting the latest 2013 models apart from the previous Legacy and Outback are new headlights, a revised grille and a sharper front bumper.
The 2013 Legacy 2.5i and its corresponding Outback model debut a new 2.5-liter engine based on Subaru’s third-generation boxer design, in which the cylinders are horizontally opposed. It is rated at 173 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque, which is similar to the output of the previous 2.5-liter unit but with greater low-end torque and lower fuel consumption.
Buyers can choose from a standard six-speed manual or second-generation Lineartronic continuously variable transmission with a manual mode that creates six speeds.
Although official EPA fuel economy figures are not yet available, Subaru projects that the 2013 Legacy and Outback 2.5i models with the Lineartronic CVT will achieve 24/32 mpg city/highway and 27 mpg combined, compared with 23/31/26 for the 2012 model.
That makes the symmetrical all-wheel drive Subarus competitive with many mid-size sedans and wagons that come only with front-wheel drive.
Those wanting more power can still call on the 3.6R variant, which comes with a 256-horsepower 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer engine and five-speed automatic with rev-matching downshifts.
Subaru says it has incorporated numerous enhancements to the body structure, suspension and steering to give a smoother and quieter ride for 2013, while also delivering improved handling agility. Body roll has been reduced by up to 40 percent.
Safety is up too, thanks to Subaru's new EyeSight driver-assist system, which integrates Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning.
Note that the Legacy 2.5GT model is discontinued for 2013.
This story originally appeared at Motor Authority.
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