Subaru Legacy (sixth generation)

Subaru Legacy BN-BS series
Subaru Legacy BN-BS series
	2015 Subaru Liberty 3.6R sedan (Australia)
Overview
Manufacturer	Subaru (Subaru Corporation)
Model code	BN
Also called	Legacy B4; Subaru Liberty (Australia)
Production	2014–2019 (Sedan)
Model years	2015–2019 (North America)
Assembly	Ōta, Gunma, Japan; Lafayette, Indiana, United States (SIA)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related	Subaru Outback (5th generation); Subaru Tribeca; Subaru Exiga; Subaru Levorg
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 EJ25 (South Africa, Outback); 2.5 L DOHC DAVCS 170 hp (130 kW) H4 FB25; 3.6 L DOHC DAVCS 256 hp (191 kW) H6 EZ36; 2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4 EE20
Transmission	7-speed or 8-speed Lineartronic CVT; 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,751 mm (108.3 in)
Length	Sedan: 4,796 mm (188.8 in); Outback: 4,816 mm (189.6 in)
Width	Sedan: 1,839 mm (72.4 in); Outback: 1,838 mm (72.4 in)
Height	Sedan: 1,499 mm (59 in); Outback: 1,679 mm (66.1 in)
Curb weight	Sedan: 1,661 kg (3,662 lb) (3.6R Limited) ; Outback: 1,730 kg (3,810 lb) (3.6R Limited)
Chronology
Predecessor	Subaru Legacy (fifth generation)
Successor	Subaru Legacy (seventh generation)

The Subaru Legacy (BN/BS) is the sixth generation of the Legacy range of mid-size cars.

Overview

The sixth generation of the Subaru Legacy made its debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, and went into production for the 2015 model year. The Legacy Touring wagon was dropped from the lineup worldwide only having the Outback as its Crossover/MPV counterpart, especially in its home market in Japan.^{[citation needed]}

Engines and drivetrain

A 2.5-liter flat-four FB25^[1] and a 3.6-liter flat-six EZ36D are carried over from the fifth-generation model. Output is slightly increased on the four-cylinder model to 175 PS (129 kW; 173 bhp). The six-cylinder model remains unchanged from the 256 PS (188 kW; 252 bhp) 3.6-liter engine.

The Legacy still offers standard all-wheel drive and horizontally-opposed engine layouts, but discontinues the manual transmission for the US market in favor of the Lineartronic CVT on both engine configurations. The Canadian market offered the manual transmission for the 2.5i and 2.5i Touring trim levels until 2017.^[2]

EyeSight

EyeSight is Subaru's active safety system. When turned on, it monitors the road through windshield-mounted cameras, and can react to driving conditions and possible collisions, even before the driver can. Models equipped with EyeSight earned the highest possible rating in the IIHS front crash safety test.

The Adaptive Cruise Control function senses the speed and pace of vehicles ahead of the vehicle, and can automatically adjust the cruise control accordingly. Pre-Collision Braking uses the cameras to monitor the activity of the vehicles in front of the vehicle, and alerts the driver visually and audibly. It can also apply the brakes, if the driver hasn't done so already. According to Subaru, EyeSight also monitors the vehicle's space in its lane. It will alert the driver if the vehicle has accidentally swayed too far to either side of the lane.

All of these features are available on the 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited models.^[3]

Features and amenities

The Subaru Legacy comes in five trim levels: the base 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited.^[4] Below the detail is US model.

Base 2.5i
- Comes with Halogen projector low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams, fog lights, Subaru's PIN Code Access system, a manual climate-control system (with air conditioning), Subaru STARLINK infotainment, a 6.2 inch high-resolution touchscreen, a 4-speaker sound system, HD Radio AM/FM radio, a rear-view camera, Symmetrical AWD, a 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat, and a 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat.
- The only option for this trim is the Partial Zero Emissions Certification package.
2.5i Premium
- Comes with all the aforementioned equipment of the base 2.5i, plus a dual-zone climate-control system, a larger 7 inch high-resolution touchscreen, voice commands for most functions (including for the climate-control, phone, and audio functions), Satellite Radio, an upgraded 6-speaker sound system, tri-level heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel & shift lever, and an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat.

- Options for the 2.5i Premium are a moonroof, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, a Voice-Activated GPS navigation system, and the EyeSight camera-based safety system. The EyeSight camera based safety system option also includes Steering Responsive Fog Lights, which is a cheaper alternative to having adaptive headlamps.
2.5i Sport
- A new trim available with the 2017 model year, this trim comes with almost all of the standard features on the 2.5i Premium, but it has 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, push-button start with keyless entry, a power moonroof, and a spoiler.
2.5i Limited
- Further adds Leather upholstery, dual-level heated rear seats, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, matte faux-wood trim, dual USB ports in the center storage area, a Blind Spot Detection system with Lane Change Assist & Cross Traffic Alert, and two-position memory for the Driver's seat. The option for push-button start with passive-keyless entry becomes available at this trim level. (HID low-beam in 2017 models)
The 3.6R Limited trim is comparably equipped to the 2.5i Limited trim.
- With the addition of the 3.6 liter H-6, it has a high-torque CVT, and HID (Xenon) low-beam headlamps with Halogen multireflector high-beams.
- Options for the 3.6R Limited trim are the same as the 2.5i Limited trim.

Markets

North American models

Model	Transmission
2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport	Lineartronic CVT Note: Canada only: also 6 speed MT – Touring in place of Premium with added features
2.5i Limited, PZEV (all trim levels)	Lineartronic CVT
3.6R Limited	Lineartronic HCVT

Japanese models

This is the last Legacy model sold here. The exterior body panels are now shared internationally, as opposed to the North American version having a slightly different grille and hood for the previous generation.

Model	Transmission
2.5	Lineartronic CVT
2.5 Limited	Lineartronic CVT

Southeast Asian models

Model available as of December 2, 2014, the sixth generation Subaru Legacy was officially launched in Southeast Asian region. The sixth generation Legacy debuted in the 2015 Manila International Auto Show in the Philippines.

Model	Transmission
2.5i-S	Lineartronic CVT
3.6R-S	Lineartronic CVT

European models

There is one engine, a 2.5i and SE and SE Premium trim levels.

South African models

The Subaru Legacy is available in South Africa with the 3.6l engine only. There is only one derivative, the 3.6R-S ES Premium.

Middle East model

Model	Transmission
2.5i	Lineartronic CVT
2.5i-S	Lineartronic CVT
3.6R	Lineartronic CVT

Australian model

Model	Transmission
2.5	Lineartronic CVT
2.5 Premium	Lineartronic CVT
3.6R	Lineartronic CVT

Due to the lack of right-hand-drive 7th generation Legacy production in Japan, the sixth generation was the final generation sold in Australia, with 31 sixth generation Libertys offered up as the "Subaru Liberty Final Edition". These featured various upgrades including STi wheel and body components, unique numbering, upgraded infotainment system, black exterior highlights instead of chrome, and blue and black stitching instead of the usual colors. It was offered only in three colors - Magnetite Grey (15 units), Crystal Black (10 units) and Crystal White (6 units).^[5]

Specifications

Chassis types

code	BN
body styles	sedan

Engines

Model^[6]	Years	Type (code)	Power, torque@rpm
North American engines
2.5i, PZEV (USA)	2012–	2,498 cc (2.5 L; 152.4 cu in) H4 (FB25)	173 bhp (129 kW) @5600, 174 lb⋅ft (236 N⋅m) @4100
3.6R (USA)	2009–	3,630 cc (3.6 L; 221.5 cu in) H6 (EZ36)	256 bhp (191 kW) @6000, 247 lb⋅ft (335 N⋅m) @4400
Japanese engines
2.5i (Japan)	2014–	2,498 cc (2.5 L; 152.4 cu in) H4 (FB25)	175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) @5800, 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) @4000

Transmissions

Model	Years	Type
Global engines
2.5i	2009–	Lineartronic CVT
2.5GT	2009–	6-speed manual
2.0D	2009–	6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT
North American, Japan engines
2.5i	2009–	6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT
2.5GT	2009–	6-speed manual
3.6R	2015–2019	Lineartronic CVT

Models with Lineartronic Continuously variable transmission include steering column mounted paddle shifters that allows the driver to select 8 "virtual gears" in manual mode.

References

^ "Revised FB25 for 2015 Outback". www.subaruoutback.org/forums. subaruoutback.
^ "Specifications - 2017 Legacy Subaru Canada".
^ "The 2017 Subaru Legacy".
^ "The 2017 Subaru Legacy".
^ "Subaru Liberty Final Edition Announced". Car Advice. caradvice.com.au.
^ "富士重工業新型スバルレガシィセダンを公開". Fhi.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2014-10-16. Retrieved 2011-11-27.

External links

Japan Subaru Legacy pages: B4, Outback
Subaru Liberty Official Page (Subaru Australia)
Subaru Outback Official Page (Subaru Australia)
Subaru global pages: Legacy MY2015

[1] "Revised FB25 for 2015 Outback". www.subaruoutback.org/forums. subaruoutback.

[2] "Specifications - 2017 Legacy Subaru Canada".

[3] "The 2017 Subaru Legacy".

[4] "The 2017 Subaru Legacy".

[5] "Subaru Liberty Final Edition Announced". Car Advice. caradvice.com.au.

[6] "富士重工業新型スバルレガシィセダンを公開". Fhi.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2014-10-16. Retrieved 2011-11-27.

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