Subaru Details 2021 Outback & Legacy Pricing, Technology
Subaru announced pricing for the 2021 Legacy sedan and Outback SUV, starting at $22,895 and $26,795 respectively.

2021 Subaru Outback
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2021 Subaru Legacy
Photo: Subaru
Subaru announced pricing for the 2021 Legacy sedan and Outback SUV, starting at $22,895 and $26,795, respectively.
Both models gain new standard safety features including Steering Responsive LED headlights, which improves visibility when driving at night, as well as Passenger Seat Belt Reminder and a Rear Seat Reminder.
2021 Subaru Legacy
The 2021 Legacy is available in six trim levels: Base, Premium, Sport, and Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT. Pricing on the Base Legacy is an $150 increase from the previous year.
The Legacy Base is equipped with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring and is powered by the 2.5L SUBARU BOXER engine. The naturally aspired engine produces 182 hp and 176 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a standard Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) with eight-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches.
Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard on all trim levels, which includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering.
The Base Legacy comes well-equipped with the Subaru Starlink dual seven-inch multimedia system that features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity.
Starting at $25,145 the 2021 Legacy Premium also increases just $150. Upgrades over the Base trim include All-Weather Package, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control system and a 10-way power driver seat. The Premium comes standard with the tablet-style 11.6-inch Starlink Multimedia Plus. Two Option Packages are available for the Premium with no price increase from the previous year.
The 2021 Subaru Legacy Sport starts at $27,095 and upgrades the Premium trim with additional change to the exterior. Meanwhile, the 2021 Legacy Limited, with a starting price of $29,895, adds luxury features and standard driver assist technologies include Reverse Automatic Braking and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
At $34,445, the turbo-charged Legacy Limited XT increases by $250 for the 2021 model year, and includes the upgraded 2.4L turbo BOXER engine. Finally, the Legacy Touring XT is priced at $36,145, a $250 increase from the previous year. The top trim builds on the Limited XT and adds a 180-degree Front View Monitor and a Sierra Tan Nappa Leather upholstery.
2021 Subaru Outback
For 2021, the Subaru Outback is offered in Base, Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT and Touring XT models. The aforementioned Base trim includes the Starlink dual seven-inch Multimedia system featuring an upper seven-inch touchscreen with audio controls, and lower seven-inch screen that accesses the climate control system and controls for EyeSight, X-MODE, and other vehicle equipment.
Priced from $29,045, the Outback Premium increases by just $150 over the prior year, and includes all the standard equipment from the Base and adds several features. This includes dual-zone automatic climate control system and 10-way power driver seat. The Premium also upgrades to the 11.6-inch Starlink Multimedia Plus. There are two option packages available for the Premium trim.
Priced from $35,145 the Outback Onyx Edition XT increases just $250 from the previous year. The newest member of the Outback family includes all the standard features from the Premium plus the 2.4L turbo SUBARU BOXER engine, Hands-Free Power Gate, 180-Degree Front View Monitor, Dual-Mode X-MODE, and a full-size spare tire.
The Outback Limited starts at $33,595. The Limited builds from the Premium trim with additional features like standard driver-assist technologies include Reverse Automatic Braking and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
At $37,995, the turbo-charged 2021 Outback Limited XT includes, along with the upgraded 2.4L turbo BOXER engine, the Starlink 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system, and DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System.
The Outback Touring is priced at $37,495, and includes all the standard equipment of the Limited plus the 180-Degree Front View Monitor; automatic power-folding mirrors; Heated Steering Wheel and Ventilated Seats. Meanwhile, the Outback Touring XT is priced at $39,945 and comes with all the standard equipment of the Touring and adds the 2.4L turbocharged BOXER engine.
The Outback and Legacy are built at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, Indiana along with the Ascent and Impreza. Both the Outback and Legacy will arrive at Subaru retailers in October.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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