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2008 Subaru Legacy Sedan Safety Review

August 19, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, driver and passenger impact
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset crash-test rating
IIHS

Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard on every Legacy
Car and Driver

Visibility is good in all directions
ConsumerGuide

Careful attention to safety issues has gotten the 2008 Subaru Legacy nearly top marks in this category from TheCarConnection.com.

Autoblog reports this 2008 Subaru has "garnered the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) -- 'Top Safety Pick' -- in the midsize car segment." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Subaru 2008 Legacy five out five stars for front impact protection.

Car and Driver states that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard" on every 2008 Subaru Legacy. Other Subaru 2008 trims with automatic transmission "include an electronic stability system" as well. This includes the Subaru 2008 3.0 R Limited and 2.5 GT Limited.

There are no real visibility problems in this 2008 Subaru model, either; according to ConsumerGuide, "visibility is good in all directions" on their Subaru 2008 test vehicle.

Conclusion

Very few vehicles rate as high a safety score as the 2008 Subaru Legacy.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, driver and passenger impactNHTSAGood," frontal offset crash-test ratingIIHSFour-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard on every LegacyCar and DriverVisibility is good in all directionsConsumerGuide Careful attention to safety issues has gotten the 2008 Subaru Legacy nearly top marks in this category from TheCarConnection.com. Autoblog reports this 2008 Subaru has "garnered the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) -- 'Top Safety Pick' -- in the midsize car segment." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Subaru 2008 Legacy five out five stars for front impact protection. Car and Driver states that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard" on every 2008 Subaru Legacy. Other Subaru 2008 trims with automatic transmission "include an electronic stability system" as well. This includes the Subaru 2008 3.0 R Limited and 2.5 GT Limited. There are no real visibility problems in this 2008 Subaru model, either; according to ConsumerGuide, "visibility is good in all directions" on their Subaru 2008 test vehicle. ConclusionVery few vehicles rate as high a safety score as the 2008 Subaru Legacy.  2008 SUBARU LEGACY STYLING | [7 out of 10] Autoblog: "a bigger, more upright and rugged-looking grille" Edmunds: "more upscale with a slicker profile" Motor Trend: "wood trim around the lower dashboard is the only letdown" The 2008 Subaru Legacy has been updated with a more ...

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Other Choices:

With its standard all-wheel drive and more of a reputation for performance than for being a bread-and-butter family vehicle, the 2008 Subaru Legacy competes with some of the more exciting-to-drive mid-size sedans, along with the most affordable of the European sports sedans. The Altima and Passat are both sporty mid-size sedans that have very attractive, comfortable interiors, though the Altima doesn't offer all-wheel drive and the Passat only offers it with the more expensive V-6 model. The Audi A4 is a more formidable alternative, with its fuel-efficient 2.0T powertrain, quattro all-wheel drive, and very attractive, upscale interior. Finally, Volvo and Subaru buyers have long overlapped, and the Volvo S60 has several sensible and attractive all-wheel-drive models. Neither of them offers performance like the GT Spec.B, but the S60 has a better ride and more comfortable interior.

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