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2019 Subaru Legacy: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2019 Subaru Legacy is that the EyeSight safety suite became standard on every trim. Otherwise, this is a light equipment update for the final year of the sixth-generation Legacy, not a redesign.
About the 2019 Subaru Legacy
6th generation (2015-2019), final model year before the all-new 2020 redesign
Subaru positions the Legacy as the midsize sedan for buyers who want car-like comfort without giving up all-weather confidence. Its big differentiator is simple: it is the only midsize sedan in its class with standard all-wheel drive on every trim. Subaru also leans hard into safety and long-trip comfort, so the Legacy’s core appeal is a roomy, secure, winter-friendly family sedan rather than a sporty or flashy one.
The 2019 Legacy lineup starts with standard all-wheel drive, EyeSight, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Premium adds heated front seats and an 8-inch touchscreen, while the Limited focuses on leather, premium audio, and rear-seat comfort. The 3.6R Limited pairs those upscale features with a 256-horsepower six-cylinder engine, while the Sport emphasizes sharper exterior details and 18-inch wheels.
What changed, by category
Safety
The EyeSight safety suite became standard across the lineup, bringing features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-departure warning. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert also became standard on the 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Sport.
Tech
Every trim gained a standard 5-inch instrument display. The base 2.5i also added two front USB ports, an overhead console light, and an upgraded 6.5-inch multimedia system with a CD player, HD Radio, and satellite-radio hardware.
Styling
Equipment packaging changed on several trims. The power moonroof became optional rather than standard on the 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Sport, and 3.6R Limited, while the rear spoiler became optional rather than standard on the 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Premium.
2019 Subaru Legacy specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 256 hp | ||||
| Torque | 247 lb-ft | ||||
| Max Towing | 2700 lb | 3000 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft | 15 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Subaru Legacy?
The biggest change is standard EyeSight on every 2019 Legacy. This safety suite includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-departure warning.
Does every 2019 Subaru Legacy have EyeSight?
Yes, every 2019 Subaru Legacy has the EyeSight driver-assist suite as standard equipment. In earlier versions of several trims, these features were optional.
Was the 2019 Subaru Legacy redesigned?
No, the 2019 Legacy was not redesigned. It was the final model year of the sixth generation, with the all-new redesign arriving for 2020.
Is the 2019 Subaru Legacy a major upgrade over the 2018 model?
No, the 2019 Legacy is a modest equipment update rather than a major overhaul. Its main advantages over the 2018 model are standard EyeSight across the lineup, a standard 5-inch instrument display, and a few trim-specific equipment changes.
Did the 2019 Subaru Legacy get a new engine?
No, the 2019 Legacy did not receive a major powertrain change. The lineup continued with a 175-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a 256-horsepower six-cylinder engine in the 3.6R Limited.
2019 Subaru Legacy Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Subaru Legacy.
4.2
2019 Subaru Legacy
(142 reviews)
“We love Subaru cars! They drive so well in the snow (which we get 5 months of the year) and never seem to have any issues. The legacy has all the advantages of an SUV but packed in a sedan.”
“Very reliable and dependable, good fuel economy and I can't say enough about Subaru's All-Wheel drive in all sorts of weather.”