Faster Than It Looks // 2020 Subaru Legacy XT Limited Review

Review of the 2020 Subaru Legacy XT Limited
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[@gianpaologliori3604]

I’ve been watching this channel for ages and just realised how much I take for granted the great production quality and general excellence! Great work Sarah!

[@SarahnTuned]

Gian Paolo Gliori thanks, I bust my ass more than I probably should!

[@MathesThe]

100% need a Spec.B version of this car!

[@marwyhidalgo4841]

I like your picture 😆

[@ryuhadouken1404]

Love my 08 Spec B, super sleepy. 😴

[@dmT082]

@@ryuhadouken1404 i like my legacy ble ez30 245hp and 6MT, it realy faster car, new subaru with CVT make me sad

[@bo64hellfire]

The lack of spec B/ GT version of this car anymore is why I am still rocking my 2010 LGTL. When it dies, it gets an STi engine.

[@a-hvlogs2046]

@@ryuhadouken1404 same here hehehe

[@mikeh6876]

Your trunk bit took me back to your video where you popped out of the trunk and shouted "Hi, I'm Scotty KIlmer's daughter!!!". I laughed for a week. You do such a good job of reviewing - keep up the great work.

[@AMG19610]

I bought the XT Touring. I absolutely love it. Is it an STi? Nope. Is it A4/A5? Nope. It’s awesome inside. It’s deceptively fast. I love mine. Just hit the 1,000 mile mark.

[@johnulrich5572]

Great production values. You do some really great reviews. You put lot of work in editing and it shows.

[@UncleMike1]

Another really entertaining review, as is all of your content. @ 7:46 when you said “ That’s why I love these FA series engines”...the ”FA series” part of that sentence activated the “Hey Siri” function on my phone. Now even inanimate objects are enjoying and listening to you!! Thanks. Enjoy the week.

[@gerechoppers]

Great horn rimmed glasses during “Garage Science “. Great review. Keep doing you!!

[@tc7839]

I love the humor in this review. Keep up the good work.

[@Consure]

Can I just say I appreciate your nails in each video! That and I also always appreciate every single awkward comment you make through the video, they aren't actually awkward, they are just very you and its part of what makes me keep coming back!

[@richardgalindo1364]

I agree with your assessment of the CVT. It should at least give you the option to not fake shift. That way you can feel the full sling shot effect! Instead, you get just enough to tease but not enough to please.

[@572camaroguy]

The Bolster wiggle always makes my day :)

[@niklaswejedal463]

Thanks for all the joy you bring!

[@IamDoogy]

I agree with you about putting fake shifts into a CVT car. The beauty of the CVT is that it is CONSTANTLY IN the ideal ratio.

[@toddkestner3742]

“I just killed something, did you hear that?” Hilarious!! Great review. Thanks for taking these reviews on a different path, refreshing.

[@michaelmartino6548]

I’m on my 7th Subaru. My last and present one is the 2018 50th Anniversary Legacy Limited. I like it’s design over the 2021. I will stick with it until I see a New Design. The ‘21 is Bland by comparison to mine. The Harmon Kardon Sound system is incredible, 576 watts 12 Speakers, 2 of which are sub woofers. It’s incredible. I’ve broke 40 mpg on road trips which is very surprising ! I think this CVT IS THE best in the business, although I’d like to see a 7 spd auto transmission in the future. Thanks Sarah, great review !

[@Greengart]

I ordered a 2022 model with no test drive (dealers just didn't have any!) largely thanks to this review. Took five months to get here, but really appreciated your insight.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Sarah, your reviews are always entertaining and informative. First time I've ever heard a design feature described as an "ass beard" though. Maybe that will soon become design language? Also, you're borrowing a chapter from Scotty Kilmer with the trunk scene. Glad to see the penguin survived the last car review you did. Keep up the great work.

[@buickboy92]

The Legacy is a very surprising sedan Sarah, and I love what Subaru has done with it. I'm a bit odd, so beige (especially Porsches) cars appeal to me, so I was really digging the exterior color on your test car.👍 That infotainment system looks incredible too BTW.

[@cobra454tim]

XT XT YESSSSS😍🤗 might be my next Subaru Sarah !!!

[@douglasfrompa593]

What's to say. I see Sarah n tuned, I click. Thanks Sarah

[@CJ7fun-zv2hs]

Sarah, you are so funny. I enjoy watching your reviews, you give the cars that you drive so much character!

[@ArnoldHawk]

Thank you Sarah i love your reviews they are never boring you could put out a video every day and it still would not be enough to satisfy your viewers i think you could make a video about washing dishes and all your subscribers would watch

[@robesparza2401]

This was one of the most entertaining reviews I’ve seen. Sarah, you ARE THE BEANS! ;)

[@lgt304]

Yes a Spec B would be nice with 6speed . Love the science look . So beautiful.

[@aljackson7828]

Glad to get your take on my future car. They are in short supply so I had to order one. 1 April is the delivery date. White with black leather interior. I have no issues with the CVT and when merging onto the freeway or passing vehicles the acceleration gets me there quickly.

[@LA6UOA]

Thanks for the review! Great review! I'm a Subaru fan to and I'd love to see them get away from the nursing home image. Here in Norway we have Petter Solberg, me and the old ppls driving Subs.

[@joshualeandro8418]

Great review, I love Subaru Legacy, I want one. I have 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i premium and I love it! 😊👍🏼

[@richardc488]

I purchased a 2021 legacy touring XT nice car! Love it like you say. When I stepped on mine, it made a strange chime sounds as I floored it!

[@timbuktug3321]

I looked at one yesterday. Hopefully I can get approved for a loan. I test drove one and really liked it a lot. It’s not the limited trim it’s the premium. Only one I can afford. Thank you for reviewing this Sarah.

[@steveske8575]

I love Sarah's breaking tests.

[@steveske8575]

I mean braking

[@dudley7540]

Breaking Tests. Don't give her any ideas!

[@johnmbell4642]

You’re on a real nice roll with these car reviews yes a sport version would be cool as competition is almost always a good thing tech is king especially when it’s done well. 4 cookies I think that’s the highest yet if my cookie count is accurate that is a lot of car for the money and a Subaru to boot.

[@garthhowe297]

What you buy when your spouse wants a safe family sedan, and you want something with a bit of spirit.

[@chooseymomschoose]

And you can't afford an Audi A4.

[@adriano8809]

@@chooseymomschoose actually top line of the legacy costs as much as an Audi A4 and it is thousand times better

[@gamerintelligence1530]

I have fallen in love with the Wrx Manual Transmission . Dreaming of buying it.

[@ozzless]

CVTs are great. Only people who didn't try Subaru's cvt can say otherwise. It's smoothest transmission in city traffic by far, and you can always go manual mode and shift it like it was manual (though i don't see any need to do that, as it works flawlessly)

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

Subaru should definitely have a Spec B version

[@Robert-yr6dd]

When you opened the trunk I was waiting for you to say "now if you don't want to miss any of my car repair videos..." 😅 Scotty Kilmer approved 👍🏻 Great job on your videos Sarah.

[@kash748]

First time watcher of your videos...you are hilarious!...I've subscribed as I'm already addicted😂

[@kenstudios]

Sarah, your outfit is on point. Nicely done and very elegant ❤

[@ralphlongo5137]

Fun enjoyable review. Nice job Sarah.

[@Jojoboogie]

Great review. I have an Ascent and I have the same gripes about the drivetrain. The simulated shifts are driving me nuts!

[@alansicular1502]

Legacy gt has always been a sleeper.Its the one of the most fun cars I've owned, and yes to a spec b

[@EdgarRenje]

One of a few reviewers who actually understand what a CVT is and how it should work.

[@Magowin]

I had a 05 Subaru GT Limited that thing was awesome when it was Stage 2 put down 295whp and it ended up with a 12.79 in the 1/4 mile. By comparison my 08 STI I replaced it with was also Stage 2 with 318whp and my best time with that was a 12.75 in the 1/4. I think it was because of the Legacy only having a 5 speed.

[@roderickarnold1412]

You look into the VB WRX yet? Everyone made fun of it because of the plastic cladding, but its power train is turning out to be a beast. Subaru could have easily factory tuned it to 380hp. I can only imagine what the STI version would be like had they not committed to making the next WRX STI electric :,(

[@SavagehazeV-Star250]

Yes Subaru should make a new spec-B as well as a new Baja truck

[@benjamin8558]

Spec B Baja lol

[@SavagehazeV-Star250]

• Benjamɪn • actually that sounds kinda cool a Baja spec-B turbo

[@lowlifeangler]

I was cruising through Kanas in fast lane on Rt 70 in the Outback, looked down, running 92 mph!

[@seancreswell89]

with a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission 👍🏻

[@porsche558]

I love a good wagon / hatchback myself, which is why I daily a 2015 Outback 3.6r. I do love the new 2020 models, and I’m with you on the CVT not needing the fake shift all sorts of people cry about the CVT not feeling right. So now auto manufacturers put in fake shifts and they tune the CVT to try to keep engine RPMs low. All of that takes away from efficiency but it makes the crybaby auto journalists from the car magazines happy, as well as all the arm chair KZbin viewers that also like to complain about CVTs.

[@themanontheroad]

Entertaining review as always👏👏👏

[@jagayong9333]

Subaru has historically produced Legacies that are B-Spec and STi (like the S401 I still own), even Forester STi’s but they never reached the US market.

[@shorty01616]

Sarah, could you do a review of the 2020 Forester touring please? Love your videos, keep them coming!!

[@Cyynister20]

Absolutely would love a Spec B version.

[@mrraymond99]

It dances...l lol when you said that. Really liked the whole video!

[@stephenhendricks103]

"If you have a CVT...let it act like a CVT..." Hallelujah. I think if we'd all been driving CVT's for the last 60 years, or so when stepped gear transmissions were introduced, there would be loud complaints about the abrupt gear changes they imposed on the driving experience. Personally, I'm not a fan of either CVT's or conventional torque converter AT's. I prefer a DCT. But the good news about CVT's is they're more fuel efficient and offer the potential of better performance than the torque converter alternative. And unlike the latter they can be tuned with software rather than by replacing gear sets. They're by no means perfect but they're getting better. And the bottom line is that their advantages mean they'll be further improved as development continues.

[@ozzless]

Actually only after switching from DSG to subaru's CVT i understood how horrible DSG is. The constant kicks and harsh switching on low gears in traffic are finally over for me.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@ozzless Different strokes for different folks. I prefer VW's excellent dual clutch DSG over either a traditional torque converter or a manual transmission.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

There’s great versions of all the types of transmissions, and there’s bad examples of each also. Having a preference of any quality Gearbox no matter the type, allows one to enjoy the benefits of each.

[@GriffonOki]

I was thinking of trading in the WRX for something a little more comfortable, but after seeing this I think I'll wait and see what else hits the market. Thanks for the review.

[@alihakimpour1015]

Hi Sarah how are you love your Subaru reviews as well as all of your other videos but can you try to review a Subaru ascent next. Keep up the good work Thanks.

[@actippets2307]

Thank you Sara, your right about it needing a new shift program, should be easily fixed by a tune.

[@BeeeHonest]

I love your sometimes (most of the time) unenthusiastic demeanour. It just makes me laugh!

[@gregoryfox7551]

I have a 15 Forester with eye sight. Last year with just a radio no info center which is fine by me (less distraction). Love the eye sight that was the sell point for me.

[@mayflowerlash11]

Hey Sarah, Could you measure the lateral g force when cornering by temporarily installing a pendulum which swings side to side. I bet there is an app for this on mobile phones. This would be a numerical measure of the cornering force.

[@419rlanthony]

Hey there Sarah! You do a great job doing all of your car review videos. I wanted to make a recommendation that you test drive a brand new 2021 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Sport model with the 5-speed manual transmission. If you can't get your hands on that perhaps the Limited model with the CVT. Keep up the awesome work and positivity!

[@419rlanthony]

======>>> I LOVE the "ocean blue pearl" exterior paint color option they have available for the Impreza, too! :-)

[@TroyPosey]

Afternoon, fine Abandoned Warehouse Sarah. 👍🏻

[@kristensorensen2219]

Love it; ass beard! What do you know about the head gasket problem with the Subaru? Especially the 6 cylinder.

[@marioretrotech]

Really love that legacy.... And you look amazing... Thxs..

[@mattman953]

I really like the dash and door design. The infotainment is pretty cool too. I like wagons and hatches too. Is a liftback like the old Mazda 6 or Renault Safrane a hatch or sedan?

[@joel4491]

I have a Kia Optima SX turbo and it goes pretty good I think it has around 290hp. I like the car pretty much it has about 156000 miles on it and still going strong

[@leedanielson7452]

Sara says “It looks like it should be parked in front of a nursing home” 😂😂😂

[@carlosavalos9937]

I have a 2015 legacy non turbo and I like the car it puts out good power and I kind of like the cvt because the shifts are smooth

[@naudiahagen2954]

absolutely yes legacy sti for the winnnnnn

[@smuve740]

Subarus have has that same dome light housing since 2005. My '06 Outback Sedan (Legacy) has it and so does my '17 WRX....... the armrest extension too.

[@Sleggt]

The funniest is the heated seat switch from the 2020 wrx is exactly the same as the one in the 1994 legacy

[@quicknickdriver8510]

You know that drivetrain would probably be easily mapped for more urge. I watch your reviews coz of the way that you do it. A hairy assed sedan chewing asphalt. With added luxurious comfort. Sounds good. Have fun and be well

[@CldBroccoli]

Does this have a stumble between “1st” and “2nd” when “shifting”? I’ve noticed that in my 22 forester and it seems to be a design issue with the simulated shifting.

[@pocobueno1]

I love my black legacy for my 50 mile daily commute. It's been through the body shop 3 times, but I keep it because of the 6 cyl engine that is no longer available. Great car for long distance drives on back roads with AA traction tires. Takes a hit at speed pretty well too.

[@1l1mited54]

Yeah, I wish they kept it.

[@eclypse1259]

Interweb peep here! Thanks for making my day with the most entertaining car reviews on KZbin. 2.5 cookies for the fingernails!

[@wulf5150]

My Touring XT version will arrive in a few weeks, can't wait!!! :D

[@NoFudge]

Got my 2020 limited XT with the extra options back in mid December and its a great car

[@carlosmarquez3844]

Really need a SpecB, love the interior

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Great review . . . big Subaru fan . . .

[@jasonme3557]

Yes Sarah it would be great. Only and Only if they give rid of the CVT. I'd like to see a DCT. That'd be great.

[@mrphiscal]

Jason ME you mean a true manual

[@toyotarockcrawler]

Wish they would get away from the CVT

[@skateboard987654321]

Old school crawler The XTs and the WRX could borrow a variation of the 6 speed auto from the BRZ. Keep the CVT in slow cars to help with gas mileage though.

[@toyotarockcrawler]

@@skateboard987654321 they could do that, the slower cars usually go off road more, have you seen how horrible the cvt is off road

[@Drskopf]

I agree CVT is killing all vehicles, they tend to break very easy

[@q2subzero]

A properly built and tuned CTV transmission is faster than any manual or auto. It does not shift, it stays in the peak power band and never drops off of boost. What they do in cvt's in production model cars is not the best variant of a cvt transmission at all. If someone was able to tune out the 'shifts' of this xt model, it could be really fast.

[@stanmoy9519]

Get rid of the CRT and replace it with DCT or automatic. Sales will increase with the change.

[@Smithcraft1]

I would love to see an STi version, but I also want a real parking/hand brake as opposed to a toggle switch.

[@littleepic]

Long time viewer, first time commenter. Any Volvos in the press pool?

[@janoskovacs11]

Nice review! Thank you!

[@skyelineblue]

Three things I hate, great video Sarah keep up the amazing work. 1. No performance spec available 2. Not a fan of the mustache 3. Wish the fogs were vertical, like the Forester.

[@theeballer6429]

Underrated daily driver 🔥🔥

[@akandoldbcornothing1007]

I love your vidoes...you make reviews funny and fun 😊. But I agree, this Legacy is a sleeper for a non STI. Turbo charged cars will have some quickness to it even if it wasn’t attended to be. I’m a Subaru fan too but I can’t get pass the granny look of this Legacy.

[@cobra454tim]

Totally yes Subaru should have a spec B or GT model since Toyota owns 20% of Subaru now!!

[@lowlifeangler]

I bought a new 2018 Outback Premium and took 2 week 4900 mile road trip out west from Ohio, it was comfortable ride , covered alot territory, saw alot of shit.

[@802Garage]

This car looks much better in motion than standing still. Not bad either way. An important car for Subaru. I can't wait to see the FA24 powered STI!

[@ashten2005]

I have a 2015 Legacy and I'm pretty satisfied with it. My only problem is with the infotainment. Subaru does not like to update their firmware, nor do they like to make the files needed, open to the public. I only have the simulated shift problem when I press down far on the gas, or I take off without letting the engine warm up. I agree with you. A traditional transmission over a CVT would make it a more fun ride.

[@1l1mited54]

I've got a 11 3.6 and it sends. The 2020s and up are nice too. I wouldnt mind

[@mg7685]

I had a Subaru 3.6R Limited. The seats definitely need bolstering. Apart from that, an amazing car. Yes, it is a sleeper. I sold it after 3 years.

[@gasratzcustoms]

We have a Sub and love it! they do make great cars!

[@IwillBwaiting]

04:37 ''BINGO!'' I think there is a market for an STI version, but perhaps too small.

[@ChevyCitation]

At 0:31 Those wheels almost look like the wheels that come on the 2019 - 2020 Honda Accord Sport

[@funkydragon]

Man, my dream is to trade in my 2009 spec.B for a 202X spec.B. Gotta wait and see what the STI will bring.

[@kmorton54]

Sarah haven't driven a BRZ and WRX STI with a manual transmission, the Legacy XT would really benefit from this. The problem with CVT transmissions with faux shift points is in response to customer complaints. Subaru had to add them. Most customers do not understand a CVT transmission.

[@gbsailing9436]

I think Subaru should make an all out model of the legacy - along the lines of the once top of the range SVX. However, they should throw all of the technology that have accumulated over the years to make a winning formula car.

[@tonyrandle5849]

Subaru should definitely make a STI or Spec B version of the Legacy

[@damonj69]

I feel you and Derek from Vice Grip Garage should do a video!

[@Siper2]

I'm a long-time Subie owner, and this video made me snort. Thus, subscribed. 😁 Fun stuff! An STi or spec.B would be great. Sadly we wouldn't see a 6MT, but I think a mistake with the last spec.B was not putting better springs in it, to match the Bilstein struts. So hopefully that would be amended! Maybe some Recaros, too.

[@mikebayer5823]

Wait to you drive the next WRX STI you'll see performance from that FA24 engine!

[@stitaniumrumble7171]

Mike Bayer supposedly Subaru is using Mercedes beastly amg 4cyl as a benchmark so it’ll be nice to see if that rumor bares any truth to it.