Launched in Japan in mid-2003, Legacy received an award from 2003 to 2004 Japanese Car Of The Year, and enter the international market for the 2004 model year Legacy comes with a more slender body and smooth compared to previous models. Chassis is also better so as to provide a more stable control, comfortable, and safe. Machines used are basically the same, and coupled with a 2,500 cc DOHC turbo engine, and specifically for the European market starting in 2008 diesel engine of 2000 cc.
Legacy is a new model in the United States for the 2005 model year trim levels available for the Sedan and Wagon are 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5GT, and 2.5GT Limited. The next year, the standard GT model is stopped, and the 2.5i Special Edition models go on sale.
For the 2006 model year, the Legacy 2.5GT spec.B highly skilled sold in America in a limited number of 500 units. This car has made Bilstein suspension which makes it more stable. Legacy 2.5 GT Spec B mass-produced for the next year to get a 6-speed manual transmission is smooth and responsive, SI-Drive, or Subaru Intelligent-Drive which has 3 modes of the "Sport", "Sport Sharp", and "Intelligent", as well as interior with leather and alcantara combination upholstery.
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Legacy gets a facelift for 2008 with a grille, front bumper, and a new front fender. Models limited edition high caliber STI S402 only 402 units were made for the Japanese market. In the United States the Legacy Station Wagon and Outback Sedan no longer sold and made only for the Legacy Sedan and Outback Wagon only. At this year's American Legacy 3.0R Limited have a 6-cylinder engine with 3000 cc DOHC.
Legacy is the latest technology for Eye Sight where the sensor on the rear-view mirror to monitor the situation around and provide information to the driver.