2009 legacy special edition review

Cruise Control. Hands-Free Liftgate. Heated Front Seat s. Heated Rear Seat s. Heated Steering Wheel. Keyless Entry. Power Driver Seat. Power Passenger Seat. Remote Engine Start. Remote Trunk Release. Seat Memory. Universal Garage Door Opener. Keyless Start. Navigation from Telematics. Cross-Traffic Alert. Rear Parking Aid. Blind Spot Monitor. Lane Departure Warning. Lane Keeping Assist. Night Vision. Tire Pressure Monitor.

Brake Assist. Stability Control. Traction Control. Airbags Driver Air Bag. Front Head Air Bag. Front Side Air Bag. B gets a six-speed manual. Go with the 3. Both the Legacy and the Outback are inoffensively handsome inside and out, with their attractiveness only enhanced by their rarity relative to others in their segments.

Pricing starts at a competitive level, but adding options gets expensive, likely contributing to their smaller sales numbers. With the turbocharged 2. They trump the 3. Click here to read our full review of the Subaru Legacy. Click here to read our full review of the Subaru Outback.

Click here to read our 40,mile long-term test of the Subaru Legacy. Click here to read our latest comparison test involving the Subaru Legacy. After a restyling in , the Legacy and the Outback carry over into largely unchanged. The 3. Stand-alone options on the Legacy and Outback are few, with the majority of optional equipment coming bundled in progressive trim levels.

Individual options include satellite radio, a remote starter on models equipped with the automatic, a short-throw shifter, a Momo shift knob, and metal pedals. Trim levels start with the 2. Equipment included on the sedan and wagon at each step is largely parallel, with the few differences tilting the sedan more toward the sporting end of the scale.

Base 2. Outback Special Editions include heated driver and passenger seats. One step up from the Special Edition is the Limited, which is only available with an automatic transmission. Upgrades include an in-dash six-CD changer, leather trim on the parking-brake lever and shifter, heated front seats for the Legacy, and dual power sunroofs on the Outback.

Those are reflectors in the bumper, not lights. Legacy SE sedan, model shown. That's a reflector in the bumper. Legacy GT specB. All GTs have a finctional hood scoop. The front wiper de-icer heats up the lower windshield. GT 17" alloy. GT specB 18" alloy wheel , Note: 3. All wheels telescope, tilt. See photos below. XT and 3. SI Drive 'sport sharp' button is on the right, info display controls on left.

You get 2 keyed remotes and 1 key. The larger metal tag has the security access code and the smaller one has the key code. All keys are Immobilizer.

No cigarette lighter outlet available. SI Drive on GT and 3. There a SI Drive sport sharp toggle button on the steering wheel. Limited with warm ivory leather with elmwood woodgrain trim. Expected to be slightly larger. It's still standard on the white and black specB and 3.

Also recharges it except for 4th generation Nano and 2ndGen iPhone. Works on all Legacy and Outback without Satellite radio. Helps keeps the turbo warmer, retain heat. This proprietary HK technology is more focused on low voice frequency and down as opposed to high frequency speed related noise like tire whine.

The volume changes may be very subtle. There are no adjustments or settings that the user can control or set. Sept 16, , Destination increase- starting late Sept. Does not effect MSRP. These prices already include that increase. Brochure error, July The Legacy brochure incorrectly indicates the Legacy 2. The correct stereo on these models is a single disc CD. The Legacy brochure omits that the 09 2. See photo above new carpet color, all models now have off black carpets with matching floor mats new VDC all wheel drive with traction control now standard on all models except GT Limited with manual transmission.

TCS senses spinning wheels and applies the brakes to maintain traction. Don't use the cruise control or go at one steady speed for a long time. Avoid hard starts and stops. Normal oil service interval every 3, mile oil changes, or at every 7, miles under very easy driving conditions Turbos require oil service at least every 3, miles.

Includes Wear Item warranty covering pre-mature wear: brakes, clutch linings, remote batteries, wiper blades etc.

Exclusions may apply, wear replacement may be one time. Legacy 2. Legacy 3. PZEV spec cars may be puchased, as available, in any state if not required. Standard features on the Legacy 2. However since it is the standard model, please start your research here. Note: this is a fleet model -not- available for retail purchase Note: this is a fleet model -not- available for retail purchase 2 front cupholders, with removable cupholder divider 2 rear cupholders Variable speed front wipers Rear defroster Fold down rear seats Sun visors with extensions Dome Light Sunglass holder 2 front map lights Rear cargo light Door assist handles Aluminum alloy hood Power Outlets- dashboard and center console, No cigarette lighter outlet Brushed titanium trim by center console Body colored door handles Body colored outside mirrors Aerodynamic side ground effects note titanium trim with woodgrain accents std on Limited and GT with taupe interior Pre-wired for optional Remote Start, automatic transmission only Trip computer: instant and average fuel economy read-out, outside temperature guage with freeze alert, elapsed time function resets with trip odometer , distance to empty.

Pre-wired for XM or Sirius Satellite radio. Bass, mid-range, and treble adjustments by Panasonic , auxilliary plug in the center console. Engine: 2. Turbo requires 3, oil and filter replacement 5 speed manual transmission with heavy duty dual mass reinforced clutch 'Continuous' all wheel drive system SI Drive with steering wheel control. B model code 9AS all info subject to change, correction, update.

GT spec. B only Torsen Limited Slip rear axle, available on spec. B only Bilstein Sport Suspension, inverted struts Aluminum Alloy rear suspension arms and upper links to reduce weights 18x7" 10 spoke alloy wheels, smoky high luster, available on spec. B only specB charcoal floor mats, available on spec.

B production was reportedly Has bass, mid-range, and treble adjustments by Panasonic , auxilliary plug in center console. Bilstein Sport Suspension, inverted struts Aluminum Alloy rear suspension arms and upper links to reduce weights Leather interior, perforated seating surface.

Has bass, mid-range, and treble adjustments by Panasonic , auxilliary plug in the center console. Notes Sept 16, Destination increase- starting late Sept.