The 2020 Subaru Legacy had its world premiere at the
2019 Chicago Auto Show on the 7th of this month. Here are live images from the
show. The 2020 Subaru Legacy follows the brand’s Dynamic x Solid design
philosophy. Unlike rivals such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, it has a
very simplistic design, although that is not to say it's unappealing.
At the front, the 2020 Subaru Legacy has a frameless
hexagonal grille, wide lower grille, fog light bezels with C-shaped motif. The
side view of the sedan emphasises strength with bold door panel surfaces and
bulging fenders and wheel-arch accents. At the rear, the signature C-shape
featured in the combination lamps now illuminates through the trunk lid.
Inside, the main differentiator in the new
generation model is the presence of the all-new 11.6-inch tablet-style
touchscreen infotainment system. Also this becomes the first Subaru with
tan-coloured Nappa leather seats in a newly added range-topping trim ‘Touring’.
The 2020 Subaru Legacy is 4,840 mm long, 1,840 mm
wide and 1,500 mm tall. It has a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 150 mm ground
clearance. Power comes from either the FA24 2.4-litre turbocharged direct
injection petrol engine or the FA25 2.5-litre naturally aspirated direct
injection petrol engine.
The 2.4-litre engine produces 260 hp at 5,600 rpm
and 375 Nm of torque at 2,000-4,800 rpm. The 2.5-litre engine
develops 182 hp at 5,800 rpm and 238 Nm of torque at 4,400
rpm. Both are paired with a Lineatronic CVT as standard. An all-wheel drive
system is also standard. In the USA, the 2020 Subaru Legacy will go on sale
this fall.
