20 05 SUBARU LEGACY
Beware the beaten path. It is the path of followers, not leaders. Of tourists, not explorers. It is the road traveled by those more trusting of convention than invention. And it is not the path of Subaru. Because for over three decades we have blazed our own trail, building the kind of cars people depend on every day. Capable cars. Rational cars. Intelligent cars. A F U S I O N O F P E R F O R M A N C E, D E S I G N A N D I N T E L L I G E N C E.
You could call it an evolution. You could call it a revolution. We simply call it the all-new, totally redesigned 2005 Subaru Legacy. As either a powerfully refined sedan or an exceptionally versatile wagon, it offers a world-class driving experience that’s best defined by the emotions it evokes. The Legacy is exhilarating, powered by an available A N D E M O T I O N. 250-hp intercooled and turbocharged horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
LEGACY 2.5 GT. WITH THE TURN OF A KEY, EVERYTHING YOU KNEW ABOUT THE SUBARU LEGACY BECOMES IRRELEVANT. BECAUSE THE ALL-NEW LEGACY 2.5 GT IS THE MOST POWERFUL, MOST LUXURIOUS LEGACY WE’VE EVER BUILT. JUST SLIP INTO ITS ELEGANT, DRIVER-FOCUSED INTERIOR, AND FEEL YOUR HEART BEGIN TO POUND AS THE INTERCOOLED AND TURBOCHARGED 250-HP SUBARU BOXER ENGINE CATAPULTS YOU FROM 0 TO 60 IN A SCENERYBLURRING 5. 8 SECONDS.1 THE DAILY COMMUTE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. 4 | Legacy 2.
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17" alloy wheels SUBARU, 2004 | The Legacy is named Japan's 2003-2004 Car of the Year. Dual outlet exhaust Integrated rear spoiler 1 Mirrors with integrated turn signals Projector beam fog lights WHEN SUBARU ENGINEERS DESIGNED the 2005 Legacy 2.5 GT and 2.5 GT Limited Sedans and Wagons, they had a single goal in mind. To deliver a world-class driving experience that would exhilarate even the most dedicated of enthusiasts.
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16" alloy wheels SUBARU, 1974 | The Subaru 4WD Wagon is introduced, the first mass-market four-wheel drive passenger car in the U.S. Dual outlet exhaust Integrated rear spoiler 1 Heated side mirrors 2 Windshield wipers de-icer 2 LEGACY 2.5i. COMPROMISE IS SIMPLY NOT IN OUR VOCABULARY. CASE IN POINT, THE 2005 LEGACY 2.5i AND 2.5i LIMITED SEDANS AND WAGONS. OFFERING A UNIQUE BLEND OF UTILITY, VALUE, AND PERFORMANCE, THEY REDEFINE EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY WAY.
SUBARU, 1966 | Subaru introduces the company’s trademark Subaru Boxer engine. WHAT YOU SEE BEFORE YOU is the heart of a Subaru. The distinctively cylinders are aligned on a single, horizontal plane. This remarkably efficient innovative, horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine, available in configuration results in a powerplant that is compact, lightweight and Legacy vehicles as either a powerful 250-hp intercooled and turbo- extraordinarily well-balanced.
SUBARU, 1997 | Subaru becomes the only manufacturer in the world to feature standard All-Wheel Drive in its entire vehicle line. FOR OVER 30 YEARS, the Subaru name has been synonymous with All-Wheel Drive (AWD). This is quite unlike some of the less sophisticated front-wheel-drive-based systems of other It is our heritage, our passion, and an integral, essential part of the Subaru experience.
NO MATTER HOW SOPHISTICATED, TECHNOLOGIES BENEATH THE SKIN, the Subaru Boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD integrate seamlessly to deliver exceptional performance in virtually every environment. ARE BUT A MEANS TO AN END. AN END WHICH CAN They are in turn complemented by precise, engine-speed-sensing rack-and-pinion ONLY BE REALIZED HERE, ON THE OPEN ROAD. FOR IT 1 2 IS HERE, UNDER REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS, THAT ENGINEERING BECOMES EXHILARATION. CAPABILITY INSPIRES NEW LEVELS OF CONFIDENCE.
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Symmetrical AWD SUBARU, 2004 | For every model tested, Subaru receives the highest rating in frontal offset crash test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).1 Seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters Collapsible steering column Safety brake pedal Side-impact door beams THE SUBARU DRIVING EXPERIENCE EVOKES MANY EMOTIONS. Confidence should always be one of them. Which is why every Subaru is engineered according to the principles of “Active Driving/Active Safety.
BECAUSE EVERYONE’S IDEA OF A PERFECT DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE, a wide variety of Genuine Subaru Accessories are available to make your Legacy as distinctive as you are.
Rear differential protector Cargo net (rear) Air filtration system Wheel locks Engine-block heater functionality and luxury. Moreover, you can accessorize with confidence as all Genuine Subaru Accessories are backed by our basic vehicle 3-year/36,000-mile warranty when installed at the time of vehicle purchase. For complete warranty details, or to learn more about the full range of available Legacy accessories, see your Subaru dealer or visit www.subaru.com.
1 3 2 1 MOMO Shift Knob: Satin-machined aluminum shift knob with perforated leather accents lends a stylish look of performance to 2.5 GT models. Available for 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. 2 STI Pedal Pad Set: Brushed stainless steel with cherryred rubber grips, embossed with the STI logo. For 2.5 GT models with manual transmission. 4 5 3 STI Pedal Pad Set: Brushed stainless steel with cherryred rubber grips, embossed with the STI logo. For 2.5 GT models with automatic transmission.
2005 SUBARU WARRANTIES, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT SUBARU.COM YOU CAN BEGIN YOUR Basic Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. SUBARU EXPERIENCE RIGHT NOW, IN Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. YOUR VERY OWN LIVING ROOM. GO TO Rust Perforation Warranty: 5 years, unlimited mileage. SUBARU.COM, WHERE YOU’LL DISCOVER Subaru Added Security ® could be the most important option you choose.
PAINT COLORS UPHOLSTERY Tweed Flat Woven Cloth Charcoal Leather Obsidian Black Pearl Regal Blue Pearl Satin White Pearl Charcoal Perforated Leather Taupe Perforated Leather Ga rne tR ed Pe arl Re gal Blu eP ear l Sa tin Wh ite Pe arl — Charcoal Leather 1 — Tweed Flat Woven Cloth1 Charcoal Perforated Leather 1 Taupe Perforated Leather 2 — Legacy Models 1 2 Standard — Not Available Titanium Metallic interi
SPECIFICATIONS Legacy 2.5i Sedan and Wagon Legacy 2.5i Limited Sedan and Wagon Legacy 2.5 GT Sedan and Wagon Legacy 2.5 GT Limited Sedan and Wagon ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN Engine Power Torque Compression ratio Bore and stroke Intake system Fuel and ignition system Manual transmission Automatic transmission Fuel economy (city/highway) 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine. Platinum-tipped spark plugs. 2.
EQUIPMENT Le Le EXTERIOR Projector beam low-beam and multi-reflector high-beam headlights Projector beam fog lights Aluminum-alloy hood Aluminum-alloy hood with functional scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler) Front bumper with lower air intake and integrated front spoiler Body color door handles and side mirrors Body color side mirrors with integrated turn signals Heated side mirrors and windshield wipers de-icer Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode Single-speed rear window wiper
Le Le ga INSTRUMENTATION Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges with illuminated red needles on black faces and white indicators Sport-design electroluminescent lighting Gauge needles full sweep on start up Digital odometer and automatic transmission (when equipped) shift-position indicator Digital trip computer displaying fuel economy, driving range, digital clock and ambient temperature Le cy 2 .5 ga ga iS cy ed Le cy 2 .5 2 .
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