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OVERALL SCORE New Cars 1 2 3 4 5 ! WORSE BETTER CR Recommended (as of March 2020) HIGHS Overall Road Test Survey 2020 Legacy • Ride Make & Model Highs Lows 87 Score Results Results • Transmission CR MPG Overall 28/ City 19/ Hwy 39 mpg • Trunk space #1 of 11 Midsized Cars • Standard automatic emergency ROAD TEST braking

89/100 87 PREDICTED RELIABILITY CR Recommended score Road-test mpg Overall Predicted reliability Owner satisfaction 4/5 LOWS 57 87 Ride, transmission, trunk space, standard ! 2020 Subaru Legacy 8787 89 28 4 4 Some controls require multiple steps. RANGE OF TESTED MIDSIZED CARS • Some controls require multiple automatic emergency braking. PREDICTED OWNER SATISFACTION steps Controls, fuel economy, standard automatic Agility, ease of entry. 4/5 ! 2020 8484 81 31 5 3 emergency braking.

Comfortable ride, excellent fuel economy, Low stance hurts access, engine sound can braking (non hybrid), easy-to-use controls, be unpleasant (non hybrid), transmission not 84 hybrid gets great mpg and doesn't rob ! 2020 Camry 84 86 32 4 4 always smooth (non hybrid), pairing a phone is trunk space, standard automatic emergency not easy. braking.

Road Test Results Responsive handling, comfortable ride, fuel ! 2020 8282 89 31 3 4 economy, controls, standard advanced safety Low stance hurts access. Comfort/Convenience features. Performance Straightforward and easy-to-understand ! 2020 Kia Optima 8282 86 28 3 3 controls, spacious interior with generous Fuel-economy falls short of the best in the class, Acceleration 3/5 Ride 5/5 rear-seat room, offers a hybrid version, ride is a touch firm. standard advanced safety gear. 8.9 sec 0 to 60 mph Handling, ride, fit and finish, standard forward Relatively tight quarters, acceleration with Noise 4/5 collision warning and automatic emergency ! 2020 Mazda 6 8080 79 28 4 4 standard engine. braking. Transmission 5/5 Front Seat Comfort 4/5 Acts as an EV for short distances, ride Clumsy handling, front seat comfort, confusing ! 2020 Honda Clarity 7878 74 102 5 4 comfort, interior room. controls, small gas tank for long trips. Fuel Economy 4/5 Fuel economy, trusty handling, braking, Rear Seat Comfort 4/5 Ride , gear selector ! 2020 Hyundai Sonata 7770 81 31 3 4 available tech features. CR's Overall Mileage 28 mpg ! 3 4 Controls, rear seat, visibilty. Abrupt launch, on-limit handling. CR's City Mileage 19 mpg Interior Fit & Finish 4/5 2020 Volkswagen Passat 7382 77 28 CR's Highway Mileage 39 mpg Nimble handling makes it fun to drive, EcoBoost 1.5-liter engine falls short in Trunk/Cargo Area 4/5 supple ride and quiet interior makes it feel performance and fuel economy; the cabin is Annual Fuel Cost $1,040 substantial and upscale; hybrid version slightly snug, the rear-seat space is tight, and ! 2020 Ford Fusion 7272 81 24 3 4 delivers outstanding fuel economy, optional the view out is limited; sticker prices typically Sync 3 infotainment system is easy to use, higher than some competitors, although AWD is available, standard forward collision discounts are commonplace; cloth front seats Braking 4/5 warning and automatic emergency braking. are unsupportive.

Cloth seats short on support, style hurts visibility Quiet cabin, comfortable ride, roomy rear Emergency Handling 4/5 and access, base 1.5-liter engine has a raspy 2020 Chevrolet Malibu 5757 80 29 2 2 seat, very easy-to-use controls. tone.

Survey Results Reliability History Owner Satisfaction HOW TO READ THE Survey Results reflect findings from Road-Test Results include CR’s test findings Why Some Vehicles Are Not Rated CR’s Annual Auto Surveys, completed by that we feel are the most relevant. We buy Certain models have been redesigned or 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 RATINGS Consumer Reports members. and test between 50 and 60 ­vehicles each extensively freshened since our last test, year, driving them for thousands of miles and or are new. All are scheduled to be included 4 4 4 3 4 4 2 5 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 Recommended vehicles, indicated with Predicted reliability is our determination of putting them through more than 50 tests and in future road tests. Models include the a check mark (!), are the models with how well a model will hold up, based on the evaluations. The results of these tests make Chevrolet Corvette, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda the highest Overall Scores that meet the problems that members reported in CR’s up our road-test score. Some tests, such CX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Nissan Sentra, threshold in their category. Annual Auto Surveys, which include data on as those for braking and fuel economy, are Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen Passat. around 420,000 vehicles. measured with instruments; categories such 1 2 3 4 5 Make + Model reflect the vehicle we tested as seat and ride comfort, noise, and fit and What Our Ratings Symbols Mean WORSE BETTER and its engine displacement. Owner satisfaction is based on the finish are graded by our experts. The Usability percentage of surveyed owners who rating is a combination of our testers’ 1 2 3 4 5 Overall Score reflects a vehicle’s said they would definitely buy the same assessments of the ease of performing WORSE BETTER performance in our road tests; the latest car again. We use a model’s latest everyday driving tasks, as well as cockpit results from the reliability and owner three years of data to determine the ergonomics and interface design. The energy CR Road Test Results satisfaction sections of CR’s exclusive prediction, provided it hasn’t been consumption of electric vehicles is expressed Go to CR.org/ Annual Auto Surveys; the availability of redesigned or significantly updated. In in a miles-per-gallon equivalent rating (MPGe). newcarbuyingguide frontal crash prevention systems with cases where we have insufficient survey Energy consumption for plug-in hybrids is for advice on whether Subaru loyalists will be pleased that the redesigned-for-2020 to be revved pretty high on the tachometer to make significant power, forward collision warning, automatic responses, or when a model is all-new or listed in electric and gas modes. LEARN you should buy or lease Legacy doesn’t stray far from the previous model, and that a host and it can feel strained when climbing hills or merging onto highways. emergency braking, and pedestrian redesigned, we use our expert judgment your next new car, and of improvements helps it rank among the top midsized sedans. The And the 8.9 seconds it takes the Legacy to run from 0-60 mph is nearly detection, along with blind spot warning; based on brand track record and similar Highs and Lows give a quick summary of a other car shopping tips. and, if available, results from government models to predict reliability and owner- model’s notable strengths and weaknesses. Legacy is sensible, comfortable, quiet, and easy to live with in almost one second slower than the Honda Accord and . The and insurance-industry crash tests. satisfaction ratings. every way, plus it comes with all-wheel drive a unique standard feature Legacy’s 28-mpg overall fuel economy is good for an all-wheel-drive in the class. , but that’s a few mpg behind those same front-wheel-drive rivals. One of the first things you’ll notice when driving the Legacy is its The uplevel turbocharged 260-hp, 2.4-liter (denoted as XT) engine superbly smooth ride. Its suspension soaks up bumps and potholes with transforms the Legacy, providing it with effortless punch, but at the an uncanny fluidity that’s better than some luxury sedans costing three expense of fuel economy. We tested an Outback (basically a raised times as much. The cabin remains hushed, too, though the standard wagon version of the Legacy) with this engine and it sprinted from four-cylinder engine can get boisterous when pushed. The uplevel 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds, but dropped 4 mpg overall. The continuously turbocharged engine has a quieter demeanor. variable transmission (CVT) fitted to either engine mimics the shift The Legacy tackles corners with restrained levels of body lean, pattern of conventional automatic transmissions. This helps it mask feeling responsive and secure, but it isn’t as sporty as a Ford Fusion some of the common CVT quirks, such as the engine revs rising more or . The steering could use a bit more feedback to the driver quickly than the speed of the car. regarding road texture and cornering loads. Still, its 54.5 mph speed Unfortunately, Subaru has taken a turn for the worse with its through our accident avoidance maneuver test is impressive, and a infotainment system. The large screen, fitted to all versions except the testament to the Legacy’s utterly controllable, driver-friendly nature. base model, requires multiple steps to perform some common tasks, The Legacy’s driving position accommodates many body types, mostly ones related to the climate-control system. with plenty of headroom, cushy armrests, and a well-designed center Standard advanced driver assistance features include forward console with a cutout for right knee space. Slim roof pillars and collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian generously-sized side windows allow excellent outward views. Other detection, lane departure warning, and . It’s high points include a roomy rear seat and large trunk. disappointing that blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning If you’re looking for a peppy personality, though, the standard engine cost extra. may not be for you. The 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder needs

Best Version to Get Whether opting for the standard 2.5-liter or 2.4-liter turbo (XT) engine, Notable changes: we would gravitate toward the Limited trim level to get the more The Legacy is new for 2020 and is based on Subaru’s latest platform. It supportive leather seats, including a power front passenger seat. also shares most components with the Outback. An optional 260-hp, Shoppers opting for the lower Premium trim should make sure to choose 2.4-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine replaces the previous six- the optional package with blind spot and rear cross traffic warning cylinder option. systems. To read the full road test, visit www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/ legacy/2020/road-test

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