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2022 Subaru Legacy: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The biggest 2022 Subaru Legacy change is a longer list of standard equipment for the Sport trim. This is otherwise a light trim update, with no redesign or model-wide mechanical changes.
About the 2022 Subaru Legacy
7th generation (2020-2025), third model year, before the 2023 refresh.
Subaru positions the Legacy as a midsize sedan built around confidence in bad weather, strong safety credentials, and long-term everyday usefulness. Its core appeal is standard Symmetrical AWD, standard EyeSight driver-assist technology, a roomy cabin, and a quiet, comfortable ride. Compared with many midsize sedan rivals, the Legacy is less about bold styling and more about secure traction, family-friendly space, and a durable, easy-to-live-with character.
The Premium is the practical comfort upgrade, with an 11.6-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, and rear air vents. Limited adds leather and upgraded audio, while Limited XT and Touring XT pair a 260-hp turbo engine with richer cabin features; Touring XT adds Nappa leather and ventilated front seats.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Base trim's 17-inch alloy wheels became standard, while its rear spoiler moved from standard equipment to the options list. The Legacy's overall exterior design did not change.
Safety
The Sport trim gained standard blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and automatic braking when reversing. There was no lineup-wide safety update.
Tech
The Sport's power moonroof and rear center-console air vents became standard. Premium also gained standard rear center-console air vents.
2022 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 | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2700 lb | 3000 lb | ||||
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
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| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Subaru Legacy redesigned?
No. The 2022 Subaru Legacy remains part of the seventh generation introduced for 2020, with the same platform, overall design, engines, continuously variable automatic transmission, and standard AWD.
What changed on the 2022 Subaru Legacy Sport?
The 2022 Legacy Sport gained a standard power moonroof, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic braking when reversing, and rear center-console air vents. Its engine did not change.
Did the 2022 Subaru Legacy's engines change?
No. The 2022 Legacy kept the 182-hp 2.5-liter engine used by most trims and the 260-hp 2.4-liter turbo engine fitted to the XT trims. Standard AWD and the continuously variable automatic transmission also carried over.
Which 2022 Subaru Legacy trims have the turbo engine?
The 2022 Legacy Limited XT and Touring XT have the 260-hp 2.4-liter turbocharged engine. The Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited use the 182-hp 2.5-liter engine.
Is the 2022 Subaru Legacy worth choosing over the 2021 model?
The 2022 Legacy is mainly worth choosing over the 2021 model if its added standard equipment matters to you. The Sport received the most meaningful upgrades, while the Base gained standard alloy wheels and the Premium gained rear air vents; the core vehicle otherwise changed very little.
2022 Subaru Legacy Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Subaru Legacy.
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2022 Subaru Legacy
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“If you're looking for safety, reliability, and quality, then a Subaru Legacy is for you.”
“I find I am very happy with my Subaru Legacy. It has met all my needs. It is a very safe car to ride. The navigation system is excellent. The seats are very comfortable and the driver's seat is very easy for this older lady to enter.”