The 2021 Subaru Legacy near Santa Fe NM Deserves a Second Look

 If the current crossover/SUV craze isn't for you, take a look at the 2021 Subaru Legacy near Santa Fe NM. With standard all-wheel drive, excellent safety features, and a low starting price, you may look twice!

One feature that's definitely worth a closer look is the standard AWD. Just like each and every Subaru except the sporty BRZ coupe, the Legacy distinguishes itself from its many rivals with its tried-and-true Symmetrical AWD. And even though the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry have recently made AWD available as an optional package, the Subaru Legacy has come with standard AWD since 1989! It's pretty easy to guess who's perfected their system over time, and it isn't Nissan or Toyota! Wouldn't it be great to have the added safety of AWD traction in winter when you need to drive in snow?

 

2021 Subaru Legacy near Santa Fe NM: Safety

And speaking of safety, Subaru has been making your family's safety (and yours) a priority since their beginning and continues to innovate in the field. Back in 2008 automobile technology was in its infancy, but Subaru managed to introduce their EyeSight suite of safety tech features in select models, which laid the groundwork for others to follow. EyeSight set a new precedent in vehicle safety technology and began a surge of inspiration that caused comparable systems to appear in other brands.

Through the ensuing years, more improvements, refinements, and additions have upgraded EyeSight to what we have today. Because safety is a major part of the brand, Subaru continues to be in the lead among automotive safety and driver assist systems. The 2021 Subaru Legacy comes standard with a bevy of these features including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist, but also steering responsive headlights that move with your turn, and the new back seat reminder.

More safety accolades go to the 2021 Subaru Legacy near Santa Fe NM thanks to the 5 out of 5 stars rating from the NHTSA for side crash and rollover tests. The IIHS gave the Legacy their highest rating of "Good" in all crash tests and was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.  For car buyers with small children, you'll be grateful to hear that the LATCH system received a "Good+" for ease of use!

Under the hood of the 2021 Legacy, you have a choice of engines. Base, Premium, and Sport trims get a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque. The two top models, Limited XT and Touring XT, come standard with a 2.4 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. This one puts out 260 hp and 277 lb-ft torque for a lot more oomph! Both engines are paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission with an 8-speed manual shift mode (no clutch required!!).

Moving inside the 2021 Subaru Legacy near Santa Fe NM you'll find lots of passenger and cargo space, with a modern cabin that fits five adults. Even tall ones. In the back seat! This midsize sedan rivals some luxury vehicles with its posh and well-appointed interior. There's also a tablet-sized touchscreen that comes standard in all models except the base and Subaru's StarLink infotainment system.

 

Finally, the deciding factor sometimes comes down to cost. Starting at $22,895, the 2021 Subaru Legacy's price tag begins less than most other midsize sedans. When you get to the top trim level- the Touring XT- the price starts at $36,145. This may be a bit higher than others in the segment but remember the top trims can compete with the luxury midsize cars.