2015 Subaru Legacy - Redline: Review
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Subaru takes it's largest sedan and gives it more of a mainstream appeal with this all-new 2015 Legacy. More space, efficiency, and technology should do well with midsize buyers but has it lost the typical Subaru quirkiness in the process?
I have one of these and this thing is a TANK in the winter when it snows.. I have to drive up a steep hill to get to work in the morning and I've driven around cars that cant make it up the hill when the light turns green every storm.. The AWD is reason enough to choose this car over a Honda Accord or anything else in its class and price range.. Oh and i have seen a 2015 Accord stuck on that hill and couldn't help but laugh lol
+John t You're telling me. We have an old 99 and it was in the back of the drive way, we had just got ~8 inches of snow plus what the plows put at the road and the thing went through it like a hot knife through butter. I just ordered my 2016 model which I'll be getting sometime next month. But I had a little 98 corolla and when I went back to the 99 legacy. It felt just like you said. A tank.
+John t If that Legacy is a beast in snow, just imagine the Outback!
same here. I would have gotten a camry or accord, but I picked this car since it has awd
Love to hear bout the snow. Hows your legacy holdinh up ? Any problems ?
Glad to hear to most people the only negatives this car has is the no manual and no turbo. Personally I don't need either. I just want something dependable to get me from point a to point b that's alright on gas and can handle snow like a boss. I wanted to order the limited model but I just went with the premium. The only thing I liked that was different that the limited had was the more stylish rims and leather but I couldn't constitute paying 5 grand more just for that. I could honestly care less about the eye sight thing. I don't need assistance while driving. If I couldn't drive and I need shit like that, I shouldn't be on the road to begin with. I'm not lazy enough to need something to automatically accelerate and brake the car. As for size if anyone is wondering about that I'm about 6'1" and 320 pounds and I had plenty of room to move around. I sat in the AWD optional cars Ford had, Fusion felt ok above the waist, but with leg room it felt like I was in one of those long skinny drag cars, I had no leg room and my left foot was constantly bumping into my right foot when I would use the brake. The Taurus had the leg room, but the center console was so wide that it felt like I was near enough sitting on it. That was only really in the area just above my knee which was really uncomfortable. I checked a few other dealerships out most didn't have any with standard AWD (which I wanted) without paying extra for it. And also all the other cars in this class had worse gas mileage and the others didn't have the touch nav. Not really sure if that would have been an option or not but what ever.
I have never owned a Subaru, but this car piqued my interest.
Whenever I'm looking for info on a potential new car I always seek out Red Line Reviews.
It's not a V6..... Subaru is known for their boxer engines
IT IS H6
Yeah I'm glad someone else pointed that out. It bothered be too lol
How can ya trust his review if he can't get those basics correct...
They have a 266 hp engine for the 2.5
@@FloridaPlayzYT really and what year for the legacy ??
The Legacy looks great from the exterior but the interior leaves much to be desired. The AWD is a definite plus in their corner though.
Also, this is by far the best car review channel on UA-cam. The editing and quality of videos is incredible compared to others. And Sofyan Bey is really knowledgeable as well.
Just bought one. Love it. One thing does bother me is that while driving the car under 20kph, there's a weird noise which sounds like wind blowing through a narrow gap. The mechanic told me it was just the induction noise...You can actually hear it in this video too, at 20:15, when the car is slowing down...kind of annoying.
Intelligent review. I purchased a 2015 3.6R (6 cylinder) with Eyesight and all the other goodies on the last day of December. It does not compare to my 2004 Honda Accord V6 Coupe in terms of handling and off-the-line grunt. But it does everything else so well. Quieter interior, good ride, very comfortable cabin, great infotainment center, and Eyesight makes my long work-related drives much less fatigueing. It gives me the two things I needed/wanted for my driving through heavy city traffic and high elevations. AWD and adaptive cruise control for a very reasonable price. I can drive through Portland OR rush hour stop and go without ever touching the brakes or throttle. And out on the open road, it really helps with frustration of having to diddle with the cruise control constantly to acommadate changing traffic flow. I average about a thousand miles a week year-round in Idaho and Utah and in the Cascades of Washington and Oregon. Haven't really needed the AWD drive yet, but when it snows next winter on one of my long service trips, I will be glad to have it.
Awesome video. I've been struggling between the fusion, malibu,legacy and accord for months and this video was well done and informative and has helped me make my decision. Subscribed and liked.
Which one did you get?
Was in the market for a midsized sedan. Narrowed my search to the 2016 Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6 and the Subaru Legacy. I test drove them all, and each of them were nice. Due to personal preference (and the fact that I wanted a very rare white exterior with black interior) I just purchased a white 2.5i Limited with the eyesight, navigation, and push button start. Having driven the car for about 500 miles I have to say I have zero (and I mean zero) buyers remorse. I love the car so far! Practical is the best way to describe the vehicle. Every feature in the car is just practical. The eyesight system actually works (and carries a discount with my full coverage insurance at american family), the trunk is huge, drives like a dream, the sound system makes my drive to work fun, and the looks that people give this car is awesome. (brownie points for buying a car that not everyone has...ehm accord and camry) Obviously since I purchased a 4 cylinder vehicle I do not care much for crazy speed but I will say that the car does have some pep.
Adrian, I'm curious for an update on your experience with the Legacy. I bet a lot of other readers are to if you don't mind sharing. Thanks
+Daniel Marrett of course! So my legacy is currently sitting at 8,300 miles and I can easily say this car has been an absolute dream to own. I bought the car with every single option (for 2.5L engine) at 30k. So yes it was a bit pricey for the demographic that it's advertised to but I promise that it's worth every penny. Living in Wisconsin, I needed a car that would be able to go through snow, rain, or shine (all in the same week btw) and this car handles it all with confidence. The eye sight system works amazing, and will let you know if weather conditions are hindering the cameras. I can't tell you how many times people have complemented my car. Easily fits 5 full size adults with plenty of leg room in the front and the back (I'm a bigger guy and that's important to me).
The touchscreen system is almost great, could be a tad more responsive but it's not annoyingly slow., and the navigation system is just as good as my phone. The amazing Blind spot detector and awesome resolution of the rear back up camera are making me a really lazy driver...
Could be improved : cabin noise can be just a bit too loud, maybe some stock rear passenger window tints, gas mileage is 25.3 mpg since I bought the vehicle and that's about 70/30 city to highway miles. But that's really about it...
+Adrian Melendez Adrian, great update and thank you. I'm pretty settled on a Legacy but Subaru has got to bring Apple Car Play and Android Auto for that price before I will pull the trigger. I read way to many bad reviews of Starlink by owners. 4WD isn't as critical for me as you so it has got to match features with the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata. My wife uses iPhone and she is isn't techie so she won't deal with Bluetooth audio pairing and the like. So Apple Car Play is a must if we are going to upgrade a vehicle. Heck, the new Accord even has a web browser built in. The midsize sedan segment is brutally competitive. Subaru has to bring it or remain an also ran. I hope Subaru gets it done soon so I can be driving one by summer.
+Daniel Marrett while I agree an update to starlink could be beneficial, I'm still not convinced om mirroring my device to the touchscreen. The bluetooth connectivity is perfect for my music, contacts, phonecalls and even reading incoming text messages. Navigation would be cool I guess but I honestly really like the subaru navigation. So I'm not sure what else android auto would do for me besides provide more of a distraction on the road.
+Adrian Melendez do you have a working "Mirror Link"? The review I saw said Subaru had not enabled it for the US market and the app shows but is not active. What can you do with Android Auto, actually reply by voice to text messages, do Google search by voice, access your custom play lists etc. I do agree the factory navigation looks very good, and too much connectivity could be distracting. But no car maker is going to integrate a smartphone to a car better than Apple or Google can themselves and automakers shouldn't try but just let them take over the vehicle head unit with their already advanced UI's. I am glad you are very satisfied with your Legacy and yours sounds really nice!
The front-end reminds me of the Ford Taurus.
I know right?
I agree however the side profile is way better than the huge Taurus.
Car is an absolute beast. I picked the 2015 legacy limited over the 2018 Toyota Camry just because of the awd.
Hows it been ? Any problems or fixes ?
@@DoubleGFinese Wow, can’t believe it’s been 4 years. So I just sold the car to my brother this year and got a Mazda cx50. But to answer the question, the car was a beast the entire time I had it. Never had to fix anything except for changing the brakes and new tires for the 4 years I owned it.
I like the sound of that boxer engine, I think it has the best sounding base engine compared to other midsize sedans which tend to sound unrefined or too quiet.
Picking up a used 2015 white 2.5i Limited on Saturday. Can’t wait.
How reliable is it? Are you liking it so far?
Subaru fan here....this review annoys me greatly. He said V6 so many times its not funny, yeah you can accidentally say it once but if you really knew Subaru's i am sure you'd get it together. Secondly the review of the interior, he said that Subaru haven't been known for very good interiors..i own a 2007 Liberty (legacy) 3.0 R Spec.B and compared to many common vehicles of that era the interior is much much nicer...sometimes some car reviewers just talk crap to hear their own voice and fill time in videos.
I'm a Honda fan but I have done a test drive of this car & I liked it very much. I think my next new car will be the Subaru Legacy going to stick to the 2.5 liter engine, I loved the AWD system & the Boxer motor!!!
*Just a little pointer: at 4:05 you said, "if you guys want the V6, you are limited to that top of the line trim level". It's not a V6. It's a boxer 6.
There was a correction in the video stating that. We knew it was an H-6 all along, sometimes you just get used to saying V6 since all it's competitors use/used that engine configuration instead :)
Redline Reviews No problem, brother!! Thanks for replying!
"And I have to say" Subaru makes great cars. More Honda and Toyota shoppers should consider them.
I think the reason they have a hard time in some places is because of the fuel efficiency. I live in Canada where the AWD is definitely a huge selling point..but if you were somewhere warm like Florida, or Arizona than the AWD (and the fuel consumption associated with it) is not worth it.
palebeachbum I think I will I’m tired of looking at Toyota and Honda. If I see another I’m gunna puke. I heard problems with head gasket in these cars???
Damn that car looks really nice
Test drove 3.6. Very impressed.
You want AWD? This is the best choice. End Of Story. So tired of seeing Accords and Camrys everywhere.
Would you buy an 87,000 mile, 2015 Subaru Legacy in 2020?
Did you? I'm looking for a first car and I'm looking at this exact car. It's not bad, it seems, but I don't want it to clap out on me in a few months to a year after buying
I probably would
Great review as you always do. I own a '13 Outback & may trade this Fall, may consider the '16 Legacy, Accord Sport, maybe even the new HRV. Seat discomfort is my only reason for trading, otherwise probably would drive it as far as it would go.
We just test drove a used version of this, very happy with it. We'll be buying one.
The 3.6R is a Flat 6 (Boxer Engine), not a V6??
The H6 is a nicer engine than the 2.0L turbo. There's something nice about having instant torque and solid low end shove. This is something you just don't get in a turbo. This isn't to say that turbos can feel really good. For example, Mazda's 2.5L in the new CX9 is a very torquey motor with great shove. When you're on the throttle, it feels like a big engine. It also falls flat on the top end, as do all small turbo setups (the vast majority of oem designs). The H6 is just a smoother delivery, a more linear delivery. You'll never match the punch of a turbo, especially when we deviate from stock into aftermarket tuned setups running a lot more boost pressure. Engine choice is a matter of feel. Turbos can be very fun when set up correctly. However bigger displacement engines have a unique feel and a real sense of power. I say this as a guy with a heavily modified turbo setup and a guy who's driven Mustangs and a Viper. The choice in engine is a question of how do you want the experience to feel? Turbo engines are peaky things. In oem spec they may be pretty linear but relatively weak versus their actual capability. Tuned, they're very peaky systems. Naturally aspirated engines are more linear, but they rely completely on displacement for power output. A bigger engine just pushes you up to speed, albeit with less fanfare and showmanship unless we're talking really big engines,
Personally I don't buy into the mpg hype of turbo engines much. There can be some gain simply because forced induction does allow a smaller, lighter package. That can allow for good overall efficiency. However, turbo setups can actually be very thirsty, especially when driven hard because they require moderately rich fuel mixtures to operate safely. That little 2.0L turbo might be getting 8mpg when you're romping on it, and when it' small you're romping on it more of the time. Plus you are forced to run lower compression in the engine to even allow boost, so when you're driving around lightly, there's less torque and less efficiency in fuel usage than a higher compression naturally aspirated version of the same engine. You're getting worse mileage than you would on a naturally aspirated version. Car weight is important, and smaller engines are a part of the drive to reduce weight. So are new generations of engines built lighter with better materials and design. Right now there's just a lot of development getting placed on the small engine realm and on turbo setups because they can be small and light. This doesn't mean that you can't make a big V8 efficient. Muscle cars like the Corvette can get 30mpg, and it's not because it's running a tiny engine. It's because that big engine is being used efficiently with things like cylinder deactivation which is a very smart way in handling fuel usage.
subaru, bring back the GT/STI variant!!!
I’ve got a 1999 legacy limited and a 2017 legacy limited and I love them and I Also love that they can take corners like a god
Hey Sofyan quick question, why do you pick electronic dance music in your intros?
DATED FIVE SPEED AUTOMATIC? THAT'S LIKE SAYING IRRIGATION IS OUTDATED
Subaru b4 u hit the gas they are almost revving already.love how they do that.
I definitely love Subaru’s Cvt the programming is definitely top notch 👏🏽
"Feels like an Accord with AWD". That was exactly how I felt when I test drove the 3.6R model when comparing to my 07 Accord V6.
Awesome car, great fit and finish and the gas mileage is good considering it's an all wheel drive system. Great review as always. Got me one last week w/o the eyesight and so far I'm happy of my purchase.
Great review. Nice breakdown. I'm not in the market for mid-size sedan ... but good to see a good dash on a Soobie.
Really considering this as my first car. Would anyone recommend this in 2022?
Are Subaru's reliable??.. Its one of the cars i'm thinking of buying as a first car
they offer No Rebates (thats how reliable they are), most subaru's sold are still on the road upwards 300k miles. like all cars as long as you take car of it it will run good Subaru is one of the few that will last you a long time
Beast Boì lmao. Yeahm sure they are.
I own a 13 3.6R and with Mobil Sys 5-30 oil and Mobil 1 sys gear oil for the diffs I've been getting 24 mpg for mixed and 28 for freeway, so the 3.6 R isn't really that bad on gas.
I enjoyed this review.... Subaru is really stepping up their game when it comes to aesthetics.
In the Canadian Market, the sixth gen Legacy still offers manual transmission until 2017.
12:57 and 13:32 Deja vu.
Get rid of the 3.6?????? Are you kidding me?! No way! .. Ask Toyota how things went when they discontinued the 6 cylinder in the RAV4. A turbo 4 cylinder should be standard in all of the Legacy models with a 3.6 being an option.
Turbo as $tandard? Not when they require 91 octane fuel.
I wish Subaru update the Forester's interior quality for the 2016 model year like this Legacy and Outback.
Is a review of 2015 Forester on the way?
I don't know if it's your camera or your video encoding, but there's a lot of compression artifacts. Even in HD, there's videos that are much better looking out there in 360p than these videos do in 720p. Otherwise, these are great reviews.
My friend got one, it's a nice car. But compared to the '15 Legacy Concept the actual car is a huge letdown.
Do you have a red Honda Civic Si ???
Doing Fun Stuff how'd you figure that out? lol. its redline orange pearl to be specific
If they released something equal to the concept car, they won't have a better idea to release or update from that model for 20 years. They had to earn their money bit by bit
As much as people (myself included) rag on Subaru for their design and style, they look really good in person. I hated the current WRX after seeing the amazing concept. It looked ugly in photos. But then I saw it in person in the beautiful World Rally Blue and it looked amazing. I've also seen the Legacy in person and it looks so handsome. Very nice sculpted body lines.
I was thinking the same thing. Weird how it looks so much better in person. It's usually the opposite.
terry947 really? I disagree, the CLA's look amazing, in both pictures and real life. At least to my eyes
do like the look of it but we rented one a year ago and my dad(not really a car person) commented on how sluggish it felt. hope you're right about the improvements
My parents just bought a '15 yesterday (3.6 R). While I didn't drive a '14, I gotta tell you... Wow. If there is a word that is the exact opposite of the car, it's "sluggish".
I'm pretty sure that the rent-a-car one had the 4-cylinder, and not the 3.6 flat-six.
Love your reviews, keep it up man! :)
Hey Sofyan, where the hell is the 2015 Honda Fit review?
Yes. Ahem. 😀
... Your reviews are my yardstick for others. I do like TheFastLane for entertainment ... yours break it down great and cover quickly and articulately. Like the Wikipedia of video car reviews.
If Sofyan doesn't say, "WooooWW!!" when he mashes down on the accelerator, I'm not interested in the car. lol
Nice review, and is that engine grunt a trademark of a Subaru? I've never come into close contact with the Subaru before. But that grunt when you put your foot down gives you kind of a raw grunt.
Redline Reviews Could you possibly find a 2015 Expedition W/ the ecoboost? We're in the market and we saw your older video, but it was with the 5.4 V8. Keep up the good work guys and I love your channel.
Your reviews are great! I watched your Mazda 6 and Subie Legacy reviews. You like both. Which would you recommend for an everyday car for country and city driving? I like the 6. I like sporty drive, but have been a AWD sedan owner for years.
Music blasting in everyone’s videos is insane. Cars, automobiles, sheesh, can’t watch a video & learn without cheesy attempts at entertaining. Image trying to be incognito then, Dance dance revolution kicks off at commercial volumes. Hilarious.
Great video! How would you compare it to the 2015 Honda Accord Sport? Better? Worse?
Can someone tell me why manufacturers and people in general have started saying "Camry and Accord" rather than "the Camry and the Accord" like they used to?
It seems like there is a lot of engine noise -especially on acceleration. I have heard that the 3.6 actually produces less noise.
I don't like how Subarubis becoming more mainstream. I like their older, slightly quirky models better
good review, hit all the points and did not speak as fast as some of your other reviews.
Great review as always! Question on the key fob. Are you able to get that key fob with the 2017 Outback Limited? I see on Subarus website it's an option for Remote start with an entirely separate fob?
That fob doesn't offer remote start- you still need the stand alone remote for that. This is just the prox key/pushbutton ignition system.
Mike Dubiansky Thanks for the reply!
This is the first time that you can get push button start on a Legacy because the 5th generation didn't offer it on any trim.
I live in Florida, there's no snow here but it does rain a lot. In your opinion would I see a benefit to an AWD Subaru or would I be better off buying a nicer front wheel drive car?
The Legacy's AWD system also features torque vectoring. That will assist in making the vehicle feel more agile in the corners and contribute to the nimble feel. You don't need to have snow to enjoy the benefits of AWD, although it will give you an added feeling of security in bad weather. Test drive one and see if you like how it feels, the Legacy can now be considered for other strengths besides just the availability of AWD.
Thank you sir.
Although AWD might help a bit in the rain, I personally think that if you can get something nicer for cheap, you should go ahead.
Well getting something nicer is easy, I don't know about cheaper though. All these cars are about the same, though if I won't get much out of AWD then there are much better cars out there.
We live in Florida also and bought a 2014 Crosstrek. We like the AWD in the rain but also on the sand, which, if you're off pavement here, you're in sand. Our fourth Subaru!
This guy really loves the work quirky when describing subarus.
It looks better than the wrx and sti hahaha
I'm wondering if the transmission is good. The previous subaru had a lot of problems. I don't know 2015 subaru legacy is worth to buy. Please let me know because I try to buy one
Which car drives better? Mazda 6 2016 or Subaru 2.5 2015? Looking for a sporty yet a good handling sedan
Good feedback, Im looking at getting the premium with 111K miles on it any thoughts ?
Is the 6 cylinder a worth buy? Im torn bet the 2.5 and the 3.6r. Cos ive seen 2 or 3 reviews preferred just the 4 cylinder.
After driving the 2.5 for over 3 years I'm Very Much looking forward to getting the 3.6 this time around
how does the rear seat legroom for this car compare to the 2015 accord? Does this car have more legroom than the accord?
I used to love Subaru' s but I can't find new one that looks good to me I'm able to deal with the exterior design, but the inside just reminds me of the 90's or early 2000 and the subpar audio systems aren't helping, I like the STI though.
No manual and no turbo? That sucks.... They still sell them in Japan with a turbo don't they? Still a nice ride though.
This Subaru Legacy looks very similar to a Vauxhall Insignia from the front, The Insignia has been out since 2009.
how reliable is a subaru?? can it handle 200,000 miles?
+raul1794 ofcourse it can, its a subaru. i had an 03 impreza with 201k miles running strong i had to get rid of it only after a serious accident
For sure, still driving my 2001 legacy with 267k miles
Josef Griveas ugly
Stay on top of scheduled services which include preventative maintenance, and don't drive like an Andretti and it will get you well beyond 200k.
CubanBeast definitly subarus are reliable😃
Great review! I like the opening song. What is it called?
I like how the new Legacy comes with a key to an Acura ILX
But seriously I have always liked Subaru, then again I'm from the pacific northwest.
LakeCaldera I think Subaru shares some ignition components from honda. My '13 Outback has a honda style key.
You can hear the sound from that 2.5 and it has de sound of the STI but a lot more soft
Go spend $15K on 2008 Passat / CC 3.6 VR6 with 4-Motion and 60K miles. Feels like a $40L car, because it was a $40K car new.....unlike this budget special from Fuji. Too many compromises in build quality with these Subarus. They feel budget grade when actually driving them. Too bad.
The reason that taillight is resembling Toyota Camry is because they both are made in a same plant (Indiana)
I HAVE THIS CAR BUT THE INTERIOR LOOKS SO DIFFERENT. i think mine looks better ?
Anyone know whether the '15-16 Outback 2.5 exhaust note sounds like the Legacy's @10:55? Or maybe the exhaust is unique to Legacy. My '13 Outback is silent.
Finally Unbiased Review
Nice video, hope you'll do a review of the new Impreza sport sedan !
My wife has a '17 Impreza Sport 5 door.
Somehow that 152hp feels like a lot more, thanks to it being a True Sport Model this year. The bigger brakes/wheels, active torque vectoring, and sport suspension are all worth having.
Redline Reviews - What kind of watch is that you're wearing? It looks sweet!
It may just be my Subaru but I have a lot of wind noise and that’s my only problem
this guy never drove a Subaru before. He is thinking of Mitsubishi and Mazda with their shitty cars and is comparing old Subarus with those junk cars. I just tested a 2015 and it drives the same as my 1998. There is hardly any noticeable structural betterment, suspension or anything. Super smooth, like they have always been. They have always been Cadillac type of ride when cruising at 80mph on the highway and BMW in the corners. It's like a camry more so than accord, but with 4cyl and awd.
Does the subaru legacy 2.1 have turbo in the engine?
Correction it do come with a manuel transmission 6 speed
why pick legacy over camry and accord what makes it betteR?
Much nicer styling on this new Subaru, and Sofyan is so sexy.:)
How are the speakers/sound system?
Nice car. But like Honda Accord EXL V6 than this
Until it snows.
@Jar Head An EX-L V6 is roughly the same. Maybe 1-2k difference.
Looking cute Sofyan. Another great review.
Personally at the top level taking away the GT turbo charged legacy and having only the 3.6r is a bit disappointing.From watching reviews having the 3.6r lacks the raw aggression of the turbo charged GT 2.5 liter.The sporty aggression is what gives Subaru it's uniqueness sadly the 3.6r doesn't quiet have that aggression. and that's sad.
3:40, what does a Subaru V6 look like?
Way too much stock footage from Subaru used in the video.
Hey, What happened to all your videos? .. I cannot load more videos below the first page.
We noticed the same thing, our videos are there but UA-cam seems to be having some sort of glitch. It's like that for every other channel.
Looks like it's fixed! Love watching their reviews :)
need to get your dynamic range enabled on your camera, thx
That spare is a full size, not a temp.
Was there any wind noise during this test on the driver window side? Thanks.
We heard slight wind noise but it was coming from the base of the windshield. We realize that older Legacy had that issue from the pillar-less windows but it's been fixed with this new one, interior is still not class leading in terms of noise level but it's on par with others.
the wind noise was NEVER due to the frame less design, it was the rubber piece that was part of the mirror gusset
Your on your phone??? Seriously, this is completely unacceptable, even when stopped at the lights.