A legacy of absolute refinement and comfort

Under the aluminium bonnet is the most refined and efficient version yet of the 3,6-litre H6 Boxer engine yet, feeding its 191kW and 350Nm to Subaru’s acclaimed Lineartronic CVT, which now features an updated shift control system. The third side of the triangle, and arguably the most characteristic Subaru feature, is symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, which distributes power front and back via an electronically-controlled centre differential, ensuring each wheel gets what it needs, when it needs it.

Legacy serves drivers with healthy serving of brainpower and AWD which translates into a real-world dynamic advantage, whether you’re exploring the upper reaches of its traction and road holding ability, or steering around someone else’s wet weather recklessness.

Twenty-five years after its initial launch, this one offers more style and emotion.  The former is obvious: the Legacy is handsome and elegant, with a profile which leaves no doubt as to its sporty intent. There’s sophistication on the inside.
This is a driver’s car, but the good news is that there’s plenty to surprise and delight anyone else who happens to be in a leather-clad seat, either alongside or behind the pilot.

The piéce de résistance is a new 6,2-inch touch screen with an interface reminiscent of smart phones and tablets; which acts as a command centre for functions such as audio, telephony, satellite navigation and vehicle-related settings and systems.

Steering, suspension and brakes all operate with extra precision and accuracy thanks to carefully considered placement of special steels, and this has benefits for refinement too, with noise levels lowered and unwanted vibrations banished.

Pricing for the Legacy 3.6R-S is a hefty R529 000 including a three-year/75 000km full maintenance plan and a thre-year/100 000km factory warranty.