despite what you might be hearing, not everyone wants a family-oriented suv; there are still plenty of people out there who are interested in a family sedan. for them, subaru is pulling out all the stops with its redesigned 2020 legacy, unveiled at the 2019 chicago auto show.
the sedan may not look all that different, but it sits on a new platform and features a host of big changes both inside and under the hood. the standard used engine is a revised version of the 2019 model's 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder; it's again mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is again standard. what's new is the return of the turbo: the 260-horsepower, turbocharged 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder replaces the previous 256-hp flat-six as the power upgrade for the new xt trims.
more big news for the legacy is the touring trims' gigantic 11.6-inch touchscreen and upscale cabin materials, adding a dash of luxury and technology to the sedan.
lastly, safety is a big part of the new legacy's story — and naturally so, as safety remains a hallmark of the brand. the new legacy offers two new safety features: first is a new distraction mitigation system called driver focus that uses cameras and sensors to alert you if it thinks you're not paying attention; second is a new lane-centering function that works with the existing used engine ering/eyesight.html">eyesight safety system.
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