Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Subaru Legacy

The all-new Legacy looks to be an evolutionary redesign that prom- ises improvements throughout, including fuel economy, a quieter cabin, added safety features, and a more advanced infotainment system. The all-wheel-drive sedan is fitted with a choice of two four-cylinder engines: a standard 182-hp, 2.5-liter and a 260-hp, turbocharged 2.4-liter. Each is mated to a CVT. The most dramatic interior change is the 11.6-inch infotainment screen fitted to all versions except the base Legacy. It is Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible, and a WiFi hotspot is available. All Legacy versions will be equipped with EyeSight, a suite of advanced safety and driver assist systems, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane centering, and adaptive cruise control.

Overall Score NA Predicted Reliability 40 Owner Satisfaction 40 Road-Test Score NA Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05

Base Price: $24,000-$40,000E Body Styles: sedan Trim Lines: Base, Limited, Limited XT, Premium, Sport, Touring XT Drive Wheels: AWD Seating: 2 front, 3 rear Engines: 2.4-liter 4 turbo (260 hp); 2.5-liter 4 (182 hp) Transmissions: CVT

Length (in.)..................... 189 Width (in.) ......................72 Height (in.) ......................59 Wheelbase (in.) .................108 Weight (lb.) ....................NA % weight front/rear .............NA

Max. Load (lb.) .................NA Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 15 Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NA

Regular EPA combined mpg ..............31

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Subaru Impreza

The Impreza is a roomy compact that is available in sedan and
five-door hatchback body styles. It has a very comfortable ride,
agile and secure handling, and a relatively quiet cabin. The 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine is mated to a continuously variable transmis-
sion that mimics a conventional automatic transmission and is
not overly intrusive. The Impreza is satisfying to drive. Steering is
responsive, and the body remains sure-footed in corners, no mat-
ter how bumpy the road. We got 30 mpg overall with our sedan,
commendable given the standard all-wheel drive. The infotainment
screen is easy to use, and the rear seat is roomy for a compact car.
We recommend getting Subaru’s comprehensive EyeSight suite of
advanced safety gear, which includes forward collision warning and
automatic emergency braking.

Overall Score 76 Predicted Reliability 03 Owner Satisfaction 03 Road-Test Score 85 Front-Crash Prevention Opt.

Base Price: $18,595-$25,690
Body Styles: sedan; wagon
Trim Lines: 2.0i, Limited, Premium,
Sport
Drive Wheels: AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 (152 hp)
Transmissions: 5-speed manual; CVT

Length (in.)..................... 182
Width (in.) ......................70
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................105
Weight (lb.) ..................3,085
% weight front/rear .......... 60/40

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 850
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 12
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Regular
CR overall mpg ..................30 Average

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