Subaru Debuts Upgraded US-Spec Legacy at 2017 Chicago Auto Show


Revised front and rear styling for sportier look.
Redesigned interior with more premium materials.
Ride made even smoother and quieter.
Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
New available Steering Responsive LED Headlight system.
New multimedia capabilities.

Tokyo, February 3, 2017 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will debut anupgraded 2018 Subaru Legacy midsize sedan (US specs.) at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. The new Legacy
features revised styling and significant upgrades to comfort, safety, and multimedia capability. In addition to majorchanges, myriad smaller engineering and design details throughout the 2018 Legacy enhance the driving
experience. The 2018 Subaru Legacy will go on sale this summer.
The 2018 Legacy, the roomiest sedan in the midsize segment, is available in a 2.5i model with an efficient andresponsive 175-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder BOXER engine, or, as the Legacy 3.6R with a 256-hp 3.6-liter 6-cylinder
BOXER engine. Both engines come teamed as standard with the Lineartronic CVT (continuously variabletransmission) with manual mode and paddle shift control switches. A retuned ECU for 2018 provides the CVT withmore responsive and smoother acceleration. The 2.5i will be available in standard, Premium, and Sport trims;
Limited offers a choice of 2.5i or 3.6R engines. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring
are standard in all trims, making the Legacy the only midsize sedan to feature all-wheel drive as standard on allmodels.
Already an exemplar of passenger safety, the Legacy adds to its array of driver-assist features for 2018, including
available new Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH). Available in conjunction with LED headlights, SRH aims thelights into turns as the driver steers. Also for 2018, Limited models with EyeSight utilize the systems’ cameras forHigh Beam Assist, which automatically turn the high beams on and off depending on traffic conditions.

2018 Subaru Legacy (US specs.)

Sportier, Yet More Elegant Design

The Legacy wears a sportier and more elegant look for 2018, highlighted by wider, lower grille openings and newbumper that complement the wider Subaru hexagonal grille, now with distinctive wing element. The C-shaped
headlights and parking lights and new horizontal lines extending outward from the grille subtly suggest the piston
motion of the BOXER engine, a Subaru core technology. The redesigned headlights now feature distinctive“Konoji” LED daytime running lights.
Available LED fog lamps lend a sophisticated image. Other design details bolster the luxury-class appearance forthe 2018 Legacy, including new high-contrast wheel designs and two rich new exterior colors, Magnetite Gray
Metallic and Crimson Red Pearl. From the rear, the 2018 Legacy conveys a wider, more planted stance, although
the car measures the same width as before. The new tailpipe design integrated into the lower fascia adds apremium touch.

More Responsive and Quieter

Subaru went through the Legacy chassis to make the 2018 model even more comfortable to drive, while also
retuning its suspension to enhance agility and steering and brake feel. Retuned dampers reduce the initial impact
of bumps while also reducing body roll through turns. Smoother, more linear response from the Electric Power
Steering (EPS) and a firmer, more direct brake-pedal feel also helps make the Legacy more engaging to drive.
Already lauded for its quiet ride, the Legacy moves another step up in cabin comfort for 2018 with further
reductions from all noise sources. The Lineartronic CVT on 2.5-liter equipped cars now uses a quieter
ultra-short-pitch chain, and adjustments to engine timing under acceleration further reduce powertrain noise.
Reshaped exterior mirrors are among a number of enhancements that help reduce noise entering the cabin. New
sound-insulating inner film glass for the front side windows makes the front seat area quieter, while thicker rear
wheel well aprons reduce rear seat ambient noise.

More Comfort, More Tech

The 2018 Subaru Legacy debuts an interior with new premium materials and a redesigned center console with anavailable 8-inch display screen for enhanced multimedia capabilities. On Premium and higher trims, real stitchingon the dash, seats and door panels along with high-gloss black trim and silver-color bezels for various controls
enhance the high-quality feel of the Legacy cabin. A new gray interior is now available, in addition to black or ivory.
The steering wheel is all new with a sportier look and feel.
Subaru enhanced Legacy comfort in both large and small ways for 2018. The air conditioning system cools thecabin more quickly and provides more uniform temperature throughout the cabin. Subaru moved the temperature
setting indicator to inside the control dial for more intuitive operation. As an added convenience on all models,interior power is retained for a short time after the ignition has been switched off. A redesigned clock is now largerand easier to read.

SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia

The 2018 Legacy gains the brand’s latest SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system with Bluetooth wirelesscapability, iPod control, smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more. The top-levelsystem includes TomTom navigation with 3 years of free map updates. Two USB power ports are added to theback of the center console for rear seat passengers’ convenience.
The standard STARLINK 6.5” Multimedia system is an upgrade from the previous STARLINK 6.2” system andoffers quicker performance. The available STARLINK 8.0” system debuts a new 8-inch central display that uses afaster CPU to greatly increase startup speed, giving the touch screen a more smartphone-like operation and feel.
More smartphone-linked operations improve the multimedia experience while reducing the need to divert eyesfrom the road or hands from the steering wheel.
The use of two microphones and Technology by Nuance (maker of Dragon Dictation apps for PCs and otherdevices) significantly improves the voice recognition capabilities. The driver can more easily use Apple Siri or OK
Google voice commands. The system is also compatible with multiple languages.
Among standard features on all SUBARU STARLINK systems are Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity andaudio streaming, iPod control, a USB port and auxiliary input jack. High-line trims add more features, including
dual USB ports. Smartphone integration features Aha and Pandora, along with STARLINK cloud applications
iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Calendar, Music Player, News and Weather.
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Magellan NAVI offers advanced cloud-based mapping
eBird advises of local bird sightings and locations
Best Parking locates and compares parking rates
YELP delivers crowd sourced reviews of businesses
Glympse provides real-time location sharing
RightTrack monitors driving habits and recommends improvements
Quick Guide is a digital reference guide for the vehicle
eventseeker provides information on local events

The new Legacy STARLINK Multimedia systems are also compatible with OTA (Over the Air) updates using WiFi.

Safety Leader with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology

The Subaru Legacy builds on its long record as a safety standout for 2018, with Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
and newly available Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH) system. RAB can detect objects in vehicle’s path andconvey audible warnings to the driver, including showing distance and position of the object in the center display
screen.
Also new for 2018, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) now detects pressure changes at each tire. The
Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert indicator lamp is larger and has been moved from the mirror surface
to the side of the mirror. In highline trims, redesigned LED turn signals in the mirrors are easier for other drivers tosee. All Legacy trim lines come standard with a rear-view camera. New for 2018, when reversing, the guidelines
displayed on the screen move in sync with the steering to provide more accurate vehicle positioning.
The brand’s available award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, available on most trims, includes
Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, Vehicle Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist. Models
with EyeSight also come with Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which includes Lane Change Assist.

For 2018, all Legacy models are equipped with Incline Start Assist and the electronic Hill Holder System that holds
the vehicle in place until the driver applies the throttle.
The 2018 Subaru Legacy also helps take care of personal security. Standard Welcome Lighting automaticallyoperates cabin illumination and exterior lights as the driver approaches or departs the vehicle. New for 2018 areautomatic locking doors. Subaru also made child seat installation easier in the 2018 Legacy with improve LATCHanchors.

Two Levels of SUBARU BOXER PowerThe Legacy 2.5i is powered by a 175-hp double overhead cam (DOHC) 2.5-liter BOXER engine that produces 174
lb-ft peak torque. The Active Grille Shutter system helps to improve fuel economy by reducing wind resistance.
The DOHC 3.6-liter 6-cylinder BOXER engine in the Legacy 3.6R produces 256 hp and 247 lb-ft of peak torque,sustaining 90 percent of peak torque from 2,000-6,000 rpm for exceptional response at all vehicle speeds.
In all Legacy models, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is an active AWD system that uses an electronicallymanaged continuously variable transfer clutch to actively manage torque distribution based on acceleration,deceleration and available traction. The system automatically directs up to 100 percent of available torque to thewheels with the best grip.

SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services

Two SUBARU STARLINK packages are available and are among the most affordable in the industry. TheSTARLINK Safety Plus package, which is complimentary for the first year and $99 per year after that, includes
SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, MaintenanceNotifications, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and Diagnostic Alerts. For even greater peace of mind, theSTARLINK Safety Plus & Security Plus Package adds Stolen Vehicle Recovery Service, Vehicle Security AlarmNotification, Remote Lock/Unlock, Remote Horn and Lights and Remote Vehicle Locator.

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