Subaru has announced pricing for the redesigned 2020
Legacy and Outback. Starting with the sedan, the Legacy starts at US$ 22,745 which is a US$ 200
increase over last year’s model. Despite the modest price change, the car now comes
equipped with a Starlink infotainment system that features two 7.0-inch
displays. The upper unit is largely focused on audio controls, while the lower
screen provides access to the climate control system and various vehicle
settings.
Under the hood, there’s a revised 2.5-liter Boxer
engine that produces 182 hp and 238 Nm of torque
– a modest increase of 7 hp and 3 Nm. The upgraded
engine is connected to a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission that
features a new eight-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle
shifters.
Moving up the ladder, the Legacy Premium, Sport and
Limited all have a new 11.6-inch Starlink Multimedia Plus system. The Limited
also boasts new side mirrors with two-position memory and an auto-tilting
function on the passenger side.
More importantly, there’s new XT variants which have
a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine that produces 260 hp and 376 Nm of torque. Besides the aforementioned changes, all Legacy models have an
improved EyeSight driver assistance system that now features adaptive cruise
control with a lane centering function.
The 2020 Outback is largely identical to the Legacy,
but it costs US$ 300 more than its predecessor as it now starts at US$ 26,645.
The big news for the 2020, apart from the redesign,
is the Onyx Edition XT which starts at US$ 34,895. It featured a blacked out
exterior with 18-inch alloy wheels. Other highlights include water-repellant
StarTex seats, a full-size spare tire, a hand-free power tailgate and an
exclusive Dual-Mode X-Mode system.
The 2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback will arrive at
dealerships this fall.
