All four wheels, always fully engaged.
THE DIFFERENCE:
Legacy’s refined chassis, all-wheel drive and stability control are engineered to work, and play, in complete concert.
THE REASON:
Confidence on virtually any road, in any weather, comes from competence at every wheel.
| VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL SYSTEM
Standard in every Legacy, Vehicle Dynamics Control monitors and analyses if the vehicle is following the driver’s intended course via an array of sensors. If the vehicle approaches the limits of stability, the AWD torque distribution, engine output and brakes at each wheel are adjusted to assist in keeping the vehicle on course.
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| MORE STABLE MANOEUVERS
1. In a corner or an evasive manoeuvre, Vehicle Dynamics Control compares the driver's intentions with the vehicle's actual movements, based on steering and braking, as well as the vehicle’s lateral acceleration and yaw (rotation).
2. The system then adjusts engine output and braking of individual wheels as needed to assist in keeping the car close to the desired course.
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| FRONT SUSPENSION
Legacy’s strut type front suspension features a highly rigid Cradle Mount System, a wider tread and longer wheel travel. Together they deliver flatter cornering as well as a quieter, more comfortable ride over a variety of road surfaces.
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| REAR SUSPENSION
Expertly balancing sporty handling with refinement, Legacy’s new double wishbone rear suspension handles rough roads and sharp corners with poise and precision. To minimize noise and vibration in the cabin, all suspension links and the rear differential are rubber-isolated from their rigid subframe, which is further insulated from the body by larger rubber mounts. Tyre contact is improved under all conditions whilst keeping unwanted vibration away from the passenger compartment.
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COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Many of the same features which make the Legacy so rewarding to drive also contribute to keeping its occupants out of harm's way. The lower centre of gravity of the Subaru BOXER engine enhances the stable, responsive handling of its permanent Symmetrical AWD. The Vehicle Dynamics Control fitted as standard and generously sized brakes endow it with athletic reflexes, whilst the added precision of the Cradle Mount System for the front suspension and steering equip the driver for excellent evasive abilities. All of this, coupled with world renowned Subaru build quality, make the Subaru Legacy the ideal choice to keep you and family safe regardless of what the weather throws at you.
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PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
Even with the most advanced active safety systems, sometimes an accident is unavoidable. The Legacy is designed to protect its occupants with a series of advanced systems and features, balancing rigid strength with controlled deformation in key areas to better mitigate impact forces. The Cradle Mount System for the engine and front suspension effectively lengthens the front crumple zone and helps guide the engine and gearbox under the cabin in the event of a heavy front-end impact.
Each side door includes two side-impact protection beams. A comprehensive suite of air bags, whiplash-reducing front seats, retracting pedals and 3-point seat belts help protect occupants directly. It's a core value of the Subaru philosophy that peace of mind is the first step in providing driving enjoyment.
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BRAKING SYSTEM
The standard 4-wheel disc brakes include lightweight aluminium rear callipers and a redesigned booster for more reassuring brake feel, along with a 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Electronic Brake-force Distribution reapportions front and rear braking pressure when the vehicle is loaded. Brake Assist provides provides maximum braking force in the event of sudden braking should the driver not apply enough brake pressure quickly enough. And Subaru's innovative 'Hill Holder' functionality helps prevent rollback when starting off on a 5% or steeper grade, by holding the vehicle on the brakes for an addtional second after the driver releases the brake pedal.
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RING-SHAPED REINFORCEMENT FRAMES
The Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frames strengthen the passenger cabin from the roof down to the doors, pillars and floor. This design helps to divert and dissipate impact energy away from the occupants in a collision. The front crumple zone is integral to the frame, whilst the cradle mount for the engine and front suspension is designed to help keep these components away from the passenger compartment in a frontal impact.
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND AIRBAGS
Standard on the Legacy are front, front-side and curtain airbags. Height-adjustable front seat belts include pre-tensioners to hold passengers firmly in place, and load limiters that minimise forces to the chest. In a rear collision, front seats utilise new, more rigid frames, redesigned headrests and a new system incorporating energy-absorbing mountings for the inner seat springs, all helping to reduce the chance of whiplash.
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NCAP / JNCAP
Legacy has received the highest 5 star rating from Euro NCAP. The Legacy was also awarded "GRANDPRIX 09/10" in JNCAP (Japan New Car Assessment Program) for 2009. This is the third consecutive year Subaru received the honours.
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