2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Subaru Legacy 2.5i short review
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Price as tested: CDN$28995
Just like its 2.5GT silibing, 2.5i has both sedan and wagon available. With 168hp and 166 lb/ft of torque, this engine is more than adequate for most daily driving. Its a surprisingly flexible and refine engine considered its nature, which is to serve as a safe daily driver for those who don’t need to extra performance of a GT. Dynamically, it handles as well as GT through corners.
Even though the 2.5i tester I drove is the base model, which means it doesn’t have leather seats and auto climate control. It still has the high-quality, tactical feel of all Legacies. Everything inside has a substantial feel that lacks in Subarus of the old days.
If you are looking for a family sedan that comes with sporty intentions and AWD without too much horsepower, 2.5i should be a worthy contender especially in base form. Its also a more competitive car in Legacy product range given its better pricing scheme over the high-performance model.
Overall rating: 4.5/5