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2009 Subaru Legacy Safety Review

June 15, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal offset crash-test rating
IIHS

Five stars, driver and passenger impact
NHTSA

Visibility is good in all directions
ConsumerGuide

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

Very few vehicles rate as high in overall safety as the 2009 Subaru Legacy.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Subaru 2009 Legacy five out five stars for front impact protection. Autoblog reports this 2009 Subaru has "garnered the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)—'Top Safety Pick'—in the midsize car segment."

2009 Subaru trims with automatic transmission come with "an electronic stability system" as well. This includes the Subaru 2009 3.0 R Limited and 2.5 GT Limited. Car and Driver states that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard" on every 2009 Subaru Legacy.

According to ConsumerGuide, "visibility is good in all directions" on the Subaru 2009 test vehicle.

TheCarConnection.com notes that the Legacy’s excellent handling places this sedan above many others in crash avoidance as well.

Conclusion

Top safety scores and good safety equipment bring the 2009 Subaru Legacy high marks.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal offset crash-test ratingIIHSFive stars, driver and passenger impactNHTSAVisibility is good in all directionsConsumerGuideFour-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard on every LegacyCar and Driver Very few vehicles rate as high in overall safety as the 2009 Subaru Legacy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awards the Subaru 2009 Legacy five out five stars for front impact protection. Autoblog reports this 2009 Subaru has "garnered the highest award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)—'Top Safety Pick'—in the midsize car segment." 2009 Subaru trims with automatic transmission come with "an electronic stability system" as well. This includes the Subaru 2009 3.0 R Limited and 2.5 GT Limited. Car and Driver states that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags are standard" on every 2009 Subaru Legacy. According to ConsumerGuide, "visibility is good in all directions" on the Subaru 2009 test vehicle. TheCarConnection.com notes that the Legacy’s excellent handling places this sedan above many others in crash avoidance as well. ConclusionTop safety scores and good safety equipment bring the 2009 Subaru Legacy high marks. 2009 SUBARU LEGACY STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "competitive with more expensive European marques” Autoblog: "metallic trim and crisp, contemporary styling" Motor Trend: "wood trim around the lower dashboard is the only letdown" Last year the Subaru Legacy was updated slightly, ...

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Other Choices:

The Altima and Passat are both sporty mid-size sedans that have very attractive, comfortable interiors, though the Altima isn't available with 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. With its standard all-wheel drive and more of a reputation for performance than for being a bread-and-butter family vehicle, the 2009 Subaru Legacy competes with some of the more exciting-to-drive mid-size sedans, along with the most affordable of the European sports sedans. Both the S60 and the Legacy are due to be replaced next year.

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