Test Drive Subaru’s 2015 Legacy in Car Dealerships in Covington, LA

Subaru has been known for its all-wheel drive wagons and crossovers, though rarely for its sedans. The car maker plans to change all that with the all-new 2015 Legacy that was recently released to leading car dealerships in Covington, LA such as Baldwin Subaru. Subaru believes this model is ready to go up against other mainstays in its category.

The redesigned Legacy is a more refined family sedan that offers the best fuel economy at the lowest starting retail price among all-wheel drive sedans. On the exterior, the bat-like front end of the 2014 Legacy has been replaced with a hexagonal grille and better incorporated headlights. It still has halogen headlamps, but with added LED accents. On 3.6L models, the headlamps are HIDs. On the back, the Legacy has LED taillights.

 

Subaru isn't exactly known for lavish interior décor and features, but the 2015 Legacy's cabin is up-to-par with anything in its class. It has a new interface that boasts a 6.2-inch touchscreen and has buttons and knobs for various functions. Its audio system offers radio, an aux input, Bluetooth capability, steering-wheel controls, and streaming audio.

The sedan also has much more room now. Last year's model had a passenger volume of 103 cubic feet, while this year's version has up to 104.6. It also has more leg room at 38.1 inches. The interior is surprisingly quieter, something not usually found in Subaru models, even at highway speeds.

Meanwhile, the 2015 Legacy's fuel economy rating of 32 mpg on highways and 24 mpg in the city gives it an average of 27 mpg. This places it at the top of gasoline-only, all-wheel drive sedans. It comes with a fuel-conscious variable transmission that the driver controls as if it were an automatic. In addition, the all-wheel drive system has been enhanced with torque-vectoring technology that can also be found in Subaru's WRX STI.

This year's Legacy is a clear upgrade from the previous model, and is a strong contender in the sedan segment. After all, it is the only one in its class with full-time AWD. You can visit Covington, LA car dealerships such as Baldwin Subaru to see the 2015 Legacy up close and take it for a test drive.