The first generation Legacy ushered in a new era for Subaru with a competitive mid-sized family car with sleek styling, premium comfort and advanced standard features such as multi-point fuel injection, four-wheel disc brakes and four-wheel independent suspension. Legacy offered both Active and Continuous Full-Time 4WD and was powered by a standard 2.2-liter BOXER engine delivering 130 hp and 137 lb-ft. of torque, which outperformed many of the leading competitors in its segment.
Subaru Legacy
- Production: 1990-Present
- Powered by a 2.2-liter BOXER engine with 130 hp. and 137 lb-ft. of torque
- First model to relocate the spare tire from the engine compartment to the trunk
- Available in standard, L or LS trim levels in either sedan or wagon
- 5-speed manual and “Hill Holder” was standard
- Four-wheel disc brakes and multi-point fuel injection were also standard equipment
