ShareThisSpecifications for the 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
TYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-passenger, compact sedan.
WHERE BUILT: Lafayette, Ind.
PRICE: $30,395 base; $31,060 as tested.
KEY RIVALS: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Mitsubishi Galant, Mazda 6.
POWER: 2.5-liter, turbocharged, 243-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC, 4-cylinder Boxer engine; five-speed electronic Sportshift transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY: 18 city, 24 highway mpg; 16.9-gallon tank; estimated annual fuel cost $2,250.
CHASSIS: Symmetrical all-wheel-drive with locking center differential; unitized body; independent suspension with stabilizer bars, coil springs, front lower L-arms, rear multi-link; power disc brakes with ABS, EBD; power rack-and-pinion steering; 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels; 205/50 R17 89H Yokohama Advantage A82 all-season tires.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 185 x 68.1 x 56.1 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 105.1 x 58.9/58.5 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 3,503 pounds.
STANDARD: Perforated leather seats; power-adjustable heated front seats with memory; dual-zone automatic climate control; power glass moonroof; heated mirrors; electroluminescent gauges; three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls; cruise control; multi-information display; 385-watt Harman Kardon Premium Audio System; front/side/head-curtain air bags.
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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