2025 Subaru Legacy

• Power moonroof, DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System, navigation, and a 360-degree heated steering wheel now standard on Limited trims

• Starting price of 2025 Legacy is $24,895, same as outgoing 2024 model year

• Starting price of 2025 Outback is $28,895, same as outgoing 2024 model year

• Award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology standard on all models

Camden, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2025 Legacy sedan and 2025 Outback SUV. Both bestselling vehicles will arrive at retailers this spring and start at $24,895 for the Legacy and $28,895 for the Outback.

New for the 2025 model year, both Legacy and Outback add popular equipment to their Limited trim levels for buyers' convenience. Those trim levels will add a Power Moonroof, DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-in Multimedia Navigation system, and a 360-degree heated steering wheel. For 2025, the Outback Limited starts at $37,855, and Legacy Limited starts at $34,005.

Subaru's award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard on all Legacy and Outback models. This includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist, LED fog lights, a Rear-Vision Camera with Adaptive Guidelines, and (on Outback) X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control. On models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, EyeSight includes Automatic Emergency Steering, which can help drivers avoid obstacles within their lane of travel.

The 2025 Legacy and Outback offer the SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system for infotainment, including standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility with a full-screen display. The system features an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen with an integrated combination meter and on-screen controls for audio, climate controls, X-MODE (on Outback), and other vehicle functions. Additional standard features include Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity, AM/FM radio, Rear-Vision Camera, SiriusXM® with 360L including a 4-month trial subscription and SiriusXM Travel Link trial subscription, HD Radio®, over-the-air update capability, and valet mode.

2025 Subaru Outback

The 2025 Subaru Outback continues its tradition of offering SUV capability with a car-like ride and handling backed by standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. That AWD system, Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control, and X-MODE with Hill Descent Control complement the 2025 Outback's standard 8.7 inches of ground clearance (9.5 inches for the Outback Wilderness) to give the SUV impressive capability. It also preserves its low step-in height and accessibility for everyday comfort.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Outback its TOP SAFETY PICK award last year, and it received the highest rating for its front crash prevention. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also gave the Outback its top 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for crash safety. Moreover, the Outback leads its competitors, with more than 97% of all models sold in the last 10 years still on the road todayi.

The 2025 Subaru Outback will be available in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT trim levels. Non-XT trim levels are equipped with a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine that produces 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. Outback Wilderness and XT trim levels are equipped with a 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine that makes 260 hp and 277 lb.-ft. All Outback models are equipped with a standard Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission with 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches.

The 2025 Outback starts at $28,895 and includes an impressive roster of standard equipment including 17-inch alloy wheels, a SUBARU STARLINK dual 7.0-inch touchscreen system for infotainment, including USB-based Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, AM/FM/HD radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity, Rear-Vision Camera, USB-A charge point, and SiriusXM including a 4-month trial subscription and SiriusXM Travel Link trial subscription.

The Outback Premium trim level starts at $31,195 and builds on the equipment found in base models and adds an All-Weather Package (heated front seats, power exterior mirrors, windshield wiper deicer), 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel, USB-A and USB-C charge points (front and rear), and rear gate LED light.

Two option packages for the 2025 Outback Premium go further. The first adds Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Automatic Emergency Steering for $1,400. The second package adds the features mentioned above, a power moonroof, and STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation powered by TomTom for $2,995.

The 2025 Outback Onyx Edition starts at $36,105 and adds 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels, dual-function X-MODE, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Steering, Hands-Free Power Gate, Reverse Automatic Braking, and Power Moonroof. A SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system with 12 speakers on Outback Onyx Edition, as well as an exclusive gray two-tone interior with water-repellant durable StarTex® upholstery and heated steering wheel with green stitching.

Starting at $39,360, the Outback Onyx Edition XT adds the turbocharged 2.4-liter SUBARU BOXER engine, 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat, heated rear outboard seats, 180-Degree Front View Monitor, and full-size spare tire.

For 2025, the Outback Limited trim level adds popular equipment offered as optional last year and starts at $37,855. The Outback Limited builds on equipment found in the Premium trim level and adds perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, heated rear outboard seats, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Steering, Reverse Automatic Braking, DriverFocus, Power Moonroof, 360-degree heated steering wheel, 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat, 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system and a Harman Kardon premium audio. The 2025 Outback Limited XT adds the uprated 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER® engine and costs $40,195.

After a visual update in 2024, the 2025 Outback Wilderness starts at $39,960 and offers superlative capability with 9.5 inches of ground clearance thanks to longer front and rear shock absorbers with increased suspension travel. The Outback Wilderness is powered exclusively by the 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine and includes a Hands-Free Power Gate, 180-Degree Front View Monitor, dual-function X-MODE with low-speed/low-gradient control, Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires, StarTex interior upholstery, Harman Kardon premium audio, and unique exterior and interior accents.

An option package for the Outback Wilderness adds a Power Moonroof, STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation System, and Reverse Automatic Braking for $1,845.

The 2025 Outback Touring sits atop the lineup and is priced at $40,345. It builds on the equipment found on the Outback Limited and adds a Wide Angle Mono Camera to the dual-camera EyeSight system, a full LCD Smart Rearview Mirror with auto-dimming, compass, and Homelink®. The Outback Touring has exclusive interior and exterior accents and Slate Black or Java Brown Nappa Leather upholstery inside. The Outback Touring XT adds the 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine and costs $42,795.

2025 Legacy

The Subaru Legacy sedan is the longest-running nameplate for the company on sale today and is well-equipped for $24,895 to start. The sophisticated sedan is equipped with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive in all trim levels. For 2025, the Legacy is available in Base, Premium, Limited, Sport and Touring XT trim levels.

The 2025 Legacy is equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, USB-based Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist, Rear Vision Camera with Adaptive Guidelines, and SUBARU STARLINK dual 7.0-inch touchscreen system with AM/FM/HD radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity, USB-A charge point, and SiriusXM including a 4-month trial subscription and SiriusXM Travel Link trial subscription.

For $27,195, the same as prior model year, the 2025 Legacy Premium adds an All-Weather Package (heated front seats, power exterior mirrors, windshield wiper deicer), 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus System, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

The 2025 Legacy Premium adds two popular options packages. The first package adds Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, and LED fog lights for $1,000. The second package adds those features as well as a Power Moonroof and SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation System for $2,595.

This year, the Legacy Limited trim level adds additional equipment that was offered as optional last year. The 2025 Legacy Limited builds from the Premium trim level and adds 18-inch alloy wheels, 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system with 12 speakers, Power Moonroof, 360-degree heated steering wheel, 8-way power-adjustable passenger's seat, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Steering, Reverse Automatic Braking, heated rear outboard seats, and DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System. The 2025 Legacy Limited is priced at $34,005.

The Legacy Sport is recognizable thanks to its front grille with red accent, magnetite gray metallic side mirrors and truck spoiler, gray 18-inch alloy wheels, and black and gray two-tone cloth upholstery with contrast red stitching. Under its skin, the 2025 Legacy Sport is powered by a 260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine, sport-tuned suspension, and SI-DRIVE Engine Performance Management system. The Legacy Sport includes the SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with Harman Kardon audio and aluminum-alloy pedal covers and is priced at $34,495.

The 2025 Legacy Touring XT builds on equipment found in the Limited Trim level and is powered exclusively by the uprated 2.4-liter BOXER engine. It adds a SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with Harman Kardon audio, Wide Angle Mono Camera to the dual-camera EyeSight System, ventilated front seats, automatic power-folding exterior mirrors, 180-Degree Front View Monitor, and Nappa leather upholstery in either Java Brown or Slate Black. The 2025 Legacy Touring XT costs $38,195.

The 2025 Legacy and Outback are assembled at Subaru of Indiana in Lafayette, Indiana, along with the Ascent and versions of the Crosstrek.

by Subaru

In February 1989, an all-new mid-sized sedan rocked the world with its introduction. The Subaru Legacy was introduced as the replacement for the Subaru Leone/Loyale and featured a 2.0L engine that had been originally available only with all-wheel drive but later became standard worldwide. In Australia, the Legacy was marketed as the Subaru Liberty in part because Legacy Clubs rejected the use of their name. For 1994 and 1998, the Subaru Legacy was Wheels magazine s Car of the Year. Worldwide distribution of the Subaru Legacy began in 1990. Beginning in 1989, all USA Legacy s were built at either the Indiana plant in Lafayette, Indiana or the Gunma plant in Japan.

Subaru s longest-running nameplate in the U.S., the Legacy, was introduced nearly two decades ago and has continued to be a recognized and popular vehicle. Legacy is also very often chosen as a winter-beating alternative to the midsize sedan or wagon segment because of its all-wheel drive. The Subaru Legacy has also won two Edmunds.com Editors Most Wanted SM awards. Part of the initial design goals for the Legacy model was to provide Subaru with a vehicle that they could compete with in the advantageous North American midsize market, against competitors like the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. Many higher-performance variants of the Legacy area offered as a competitive alternative to company exec cars like the Alfa Romeo 159, BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen Passat and the Audi A4.

A pretty large departure from Subaru offerings in the past, the first generation of the Legacy was introduced in 1989. Subaru had long held a reputation of building vehicles that had been considered to be quirky, but the introduction of the Legacy was Subaru s attempt to join the growing upscale market. The Legacy Subaru was unveiled to the public at the same time as the Lexus and Infinity. Breaking with many of Subaru s traditions, the Legacy no longer featured a spare tire in the engine compartment, but not behind the engine and above the transmission. Placed above the Leone in Subaru s model range, the Legacy was an all-new model.

Beginning with a 5-door station wagon or 4-door sedan body style with FWD, the Legacy featured an optional full-time AWD package, and was unveiled in the USA, Germany, UK, Japan, Australia and the Netherlands. The Legacy featured a variety of luxurious and technological advancements that were normally only found on more expensive vehicles as standard equipment. These features included central locking, power windows, fuel injection, AC, alloy wheels, power assist rack and pinion steering, 4-wheel independent suspension with both negative scrub and anti-dive and squat geometry, along with 4-wheel disc brakes. Optional items included 4-channel ABS, and air suspension height control. Japanese police departments have also used the Legacy for patrol cars, and still continue to do so today.

Currently unique to the Legacy in this class size of vehicle was the standard equipped symmetrical all-wheel drive system. Both sedan and wagon models were available in 1990, and in 1991 a turbocharged sedan model was introduced to the lineup and it came with an engine that different slightly from current market offerings. There has been four generations of the Subaru Legacy so far. The first generation Legacy was introduced from 1990 through 1994 and was in Japan by Isuzu at the Aska CX. Introduced first in the Legacy was the EJ-series engine. Featuring various improvements over the earlier engines, the EJ-series came with five main bearings rather than three. The EJ20 also featured versatility, and any EJ-style engine would fit into any Subaru made from 1990 through 2006.

A notable departure from Subaru products in the past, the Legacy was formally introduced on January 23, 1989, in Japan. It was priced introductory at $18,800. The first Legacy was available at Japanese dealerships on February 1, 1989. Worldwide distribution began in 1990.

On October 7, 1991, the second generation of the Legacy's sales began. The second generation was officially debuted in 2005 in North America with a full body and chassis revision. The second generation lasted until 1999 and the exterior was designed by Olivier Boulay who had been hired by Subaru on a short-term basis. Influenced by the taillights on the SVX, new tail lights appeared on both the sedan and wagon in this generation. Subaru chose to make AWD standard equipment in all vehicles in 1996 for the North American market from that day until today. Subaru continued to offer a choice between AWD and FWD for its domestic market vehicles for this 2nd generation.

Between 1991 and 1994, the 2.2L turbocharged four-cylinder engines were available in the North American Legacy. While featuring a single overhead camshaft, this unique version did not come with an intercooler. Beginning in 1996, 2.5L, DOHC normally aspirated and fuel-injected four-cylinder engines were available in the US market. Beginning in 2000, a revised version with a single overhead camshaft became available in North American models. Beginning in 2005, 2.5L, DOHC, turbocharged and inter-cooled four-cylinder engines were made available in North American market GT models.

In 1995 Subaru introduced a raised, crossover version of the Legacy wagon which they called the Legacy Outback. The Legacy Outback with this generation came with AWD only internationally.

In 1996, USA-spec GT models that had been first available in 1990 as a turbocharged sedan or wagon in Japan (and as a trim package for the U.S. version in 94) transformed into a top-level model upgrade using the new EJ25D DOHC 2.5 L naturally-aspirated engine. Introduced in this year, Limited trim level editions came, offering heated leather or cloth, seats, and trim along with a tinted, glass moonroof. The name Limited also appeared on the GT which was known as the GT Limited in 1998. In 1998, the term Limited was used by itself on the Outback. Complying with USA Federal Government regulations, driver and front passenger airbags were added with the redesigned interior.

The 30th year anniversary of Subaru in America rolled around in 1991, and it also marked the end of the second generation in North America. To honor this, a special 30th Anniversary Edition was offered in the U.S. It came with an upgraded interior, sunroof, alloy wheels on the L trim level cars and spoiler. The U.S. spec Brighton trim level also came over from the previous year and remained priced below the L trim option.

The GT-B was introduced in June of 1996 in Japan. The front and rear struts were supplied by Bilstein and the upgrade was available on the RS. B designation stood for Bilstein. Turbocharged variations were still available in markets that utilized right-hand drive configurations. Also available in Japan were specialty touring and racing versions, along with the DOHC 2-liter twin sequential turbocharged EJ20H version on both the Legacy GT sedan and wagon with an automatic transmission. Along with RS sedan and wagan with the EJ20R and a manual transmission and a slightly higher hp rating, both of these identified Boxer 2-stage Twin Turbo on the engine cover shroud.

In 1998 Australia finished out the last of the second generation Liberty with a special Bilstein Edition RX, which was identifiable by a Bilstein badge on the rear trunk lid. It also featured a lower stand due to front and rear Bilstein struts. The model also featured leather seats and door inserts as well as Momo sports leather steering and 16in BBS alloys, all as standard equipment. In Israel, the Legacy second generation was introduced and the Legacy name was replaced by the B4 brand.

The third generation of the Subaru Legacy was launched in Japan and Europe in June 1998, while the North American model debuted in late 1999 as a 2000 model. The European models ranged from a normally-aspirated 2.0 L flat-4 to the EZ30 flat-6 in the 3.0R model. The twin-turbo that had been offered in the earlier generation was still offered on performance models. The EZ30, a newly designed 3.0 L H6 was available in the Outback models in 2001. The engines now meet California s LEV emission standard.

The raised roof is now used for both the Legacy wagon and the Legacy Outback and the flat roof wagons and no longer manufactured worldwide. Beginning in the 2000 model year was the introduction of daytime running lights. The following year cabin air filters were available and installed beneath and behind the glove compartment door.

Dubbed SportShift, Japanese speculation vehicles with the twin-turbo had a choice of manual or semi-automatic transmission which allowed the driver to push the automatic gearshift selector to the let, and then allowed the driver to shift the automatic like a manual transmission.

The fourth generation of the Subaru Legacy debuted in 2003 until 2009. Fuji Heavy Industries introduced their all-new redesigned Legacy on May 23, 2003. It was also known as the BL for sedan model and BP for wagons. Worldwide this generation was released in 2004. Subaru Indiana Automotive commenced production in January 2004 for the North American market. Winning Subaru s first win for the award, the Legacy was given the 2003-2004 Japan Car of the Year. Lance Armstrong was elected the spokesman for both the wagon and the sedan and Sheryl Crow s 96 hit Everyday Is a Winding Road was the theme song in U.S. commercials. Subaru sold its three-millionth Legacy on March 14, 2005.

Heralding the return of a turbocharged engine to North American Legacies, the chassis was newly redesigned and made stiffer and featured a 2.5-liter unit derived from that of the North American Impreza WRX STI. The twin-turbo setup was dropped from the lineup due to advancements in turbocharger technology and stricter emission standards. Offering Subaru s first 5-speed automatic transmission, turbocharged models, and the H6 featured SportShift technology which was licensed from Prodrive, Ltd.

The Legacy wagon and the Outback sedan were discontinued in the U.S. market in the 2008 model year. This left only the Legacy sedan and the Outback wagon. In Canada, though, the Legacy wagon wasn't discontinued. This year Subaru actually brought back the 3.0 L flat-6 engine to the North American Legacy sedan. For the first time since 2000, the flat-6 was once again available in the Outback sedan wagon. The 2.5i U.S. model was certified PZEV emissions for 2008 and received a badge attached to the rear of the vehicle on the bottom right hand side of the trunk lid or tailgate. Meanwhile, all other models are certified LEV2. Throughout the entire U.S. the PZEV Legacy is available, unlike other manufacturers that only sell PZEV-certified cars in states that share CA s emission standards.

EyeSight is a new safety feature that consists of twin cameras, one on each side of the rearview mirror which uses human-like stereoscopic vision to judge distances. It also keeps tabs on the driver and is now available on the Japanese-spec Legacy as of May 10, 2008. EyeSight helps the vehicle (more like the driver) retain a safe distance on the highway, a lane departure warning system, a driver alert warning for numerous safety situations and even keeps an eye open for pedestrians. SI-Cruise has also been integrated into the EyeSight feature as a driver safety aid.

The first ever fit to a passenger car, the Subaru EE flat-4 diesel engine was available in both the Legacy and Outback sedans and wagons, which were dubbed as the Subaru Legacy 2.0D. Beginning in March 2008, this car was released in the European Union and was available with a 5-speed manual transmission only. Both the Legacy and Outback diesel were debuted officially at the Geneva Auto Show in March of 2008.

The fifth generation of the Subaru Legacy was introduced the final week of May 2009 at their Indiana location. The 2010 Legacy was shown at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The Legacy was introduced in Japan on May 20, 2009, in Japan and the STi Legacy will continue in production.

Lineartronic Continuously variable transmission was all new for this generation and was utilized internationally on the EJ25 2.5 L flat-4 engine and the EJ20 several markets. In the North American and Australian markets 6-speed manual transmission was also offered.

Exclusively used in Japan and North America was the 2.5GT turbocharger with a 6-speed manual transmission, and Australia was able to choose between the 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. Cars identified as 3.6R use the EZ36 flat-6 engine with a 5-speed SportShift conventional automatic transmission. On AWD models the Lineartronic CVT transmission is also shared with the JDM-spec Subaru Exiga. Today the North American PZEV Legacy 2.5i continues to be available throughout the U.S.

The EZ36 flat-engine is only used internationally on the Outback, but it is available in the Legacy in North America and Australia. Offering the EJ25 in both turbo and non-turbo versions the Japan-spec car has discontinued the EJ20 engine. Standard equipment on all Japanese-spec vehicles was the SI-Drive, as well both the Australian 2.5GT and the 3.6R sedan, but not in North America. Standard on the international Outback was SI-Drive with the EZ36 except in North America.

Only in North America was the Legacy wagon available as an Outback, whereas the wagon is available ad both a Legacy and Outback in Japan, Australia, Europe and the U.K. The wagon was the only version offered in the UK, and the engine choices are limited to the Subaru EE20 turbo-diesel or the EJ25. The EJ20 is still available in both the sedan and a wagon in Europe, alongside the EE20 turbo-diesel and the EJ25. In Australia, the EE20 turbo-diesel is available in the Outback. Euro5 emission standard compliant are the European and UK Legacy EE20 diesel, the EJ20 and EJ25.

Putting an end to a Subaru tradition that began with the first generation Leone in the early 1970s was the side windows no longer being frameless. Ending a design tradition that had been established with the first generation, the D pillar on the wagon was no longer covered in glass, borrowed from the Subaru XT. A new center console-mounted hand brake was replaced with an electric handbrake switch installed on the dashboard.

Both the stereo control and climate control buttons along with the CVT gear selector, were oriented to either left- or right-hand driving. Manual control of the CVT transmission was done by pulling the gear selector lever in the driver s direction.

A Subaru Legacy concept was designed in 2009 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Subaru model. The concept vehicle officially debuted at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

by Jessican Donaldson