Subaru legacy 2.5gt limited User Manual

Engine

2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 

horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® 

engine with i-Active Valve Lift System.

2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged 

aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally 

opposed SUBARU BOXER engine with Active 

Valve Control System.

3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy

24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally

opposed SUBARU BOXER engine 

with Active Valve Control System 

and Active Valve Lift System. 

Power

170 hp @ 6,000 rpm

243 hp @ 6,000 rpm

245 hp @ 6,600 rpm

Torque

170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

241 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm

215 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm

SI-DRIVE performance 

management system

Not available

Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) enables three distinctively different modes of vehicle 

performance characteristics by regulating the engine control unit (ECU), the automatic 

transmission control unit (if equipped), and by fine-tuning the electronically controlled throttle.

Manual transmission

Fully synchronized 5-speed manual 

2.5i and 2.5i S.E.: Standard. 2.5i Limited: 

N/A

.

Standard fully synchronized 

reinforced 5-speed manual

Standard fully synchro-

nized 6-speed manual

Not available

Automatic transmission

4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control 

automatic with SPORTSHIFT® manual control.

2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition: Optional. 

2.5i Limited: Standard.

Optional 5-speed adaptive 

electronic SPORTSHIFT 

automatic with downshift 

rev-matching control

Not available

Standard 5-speed adaptive

electronic SPORTSHIFT 

automatic with downshift 

rev-matching control

Emissions

Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2)

Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2)

Fuel economy (city/highway)

Manual: 20/26 mpg 

Automatic: 20/26 mpg

Manual: 18/25 mpg 

Automatic: 18/24 mpg

17/24 mpg

17/24 mpg

Fuel requirement

Unleaded gasoline

(87 octane)

Premium unleaded gasoline required 

(91 octane)

Premium unleaded gasoline 

recommended (91 octane)

Continuous All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 5- or 6-speed manual transmissions utilize a viscous-type locking center differential with torque distribution normally configured 

at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction. 

2.5GT Limited and 3.0R models equipped with a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. 2.5GT spec.B equipped with a Torsen® limited-slip rear differential.

Active All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch to distribute power to where 

traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking, to help determine torque distribution and 

direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

Variable Torque Distribution (VTD)

 All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch in conjunction with a planetary-

type center differential and a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution is normally configured at a performance-oriented rear-

wheel-biased 45/55-split front-to-rear. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking to help determine torque 

distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw rate 

and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver’s intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies 

braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path. 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i Limited, 2.5GT Limited with automatic 

transmission, 3.0R and 3.0R Limited: Standard. 2.5GT Limited with manual transmission: Not available.

Traction Control System (TCS)

VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping 

wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.

Steering

Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. 

2.5i models and 3.0R: 3.2 turns lock-to-lock. 2.5GT Limited: 2.8 turns lock-to-lock. 2.5GT spec.B and 3.0R Limited: 2.6 turns lock-to-lock.

Suspension

2.5i models, 2.5GT Limited and 3.0R: 4-wheel independent front strut type and rear multilink suspension. Front/rear stabilizer bars. 2.5GT spec.B 

and 3.0R Limited: 4-wheel independent front strut type and rear multilink suspension with sport-tuned Bilstein® shocks. 2.5GT spec.B: Inverted 

strut-type with aluminum-alloy lower L-arm and rear multilink with aluminum-alloy rear arms/upper links. Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Brakes

4-wheel disc, ventilated front. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

Brake discs (front/rear)

11.5 inches/10.6 inches

3.0R: 11.5 inches/10.6 inches 

2.5GT models and 3.0R Limited: 12.3 inches/11.3 inches

Wheels

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke 

aluminum-alloy. 

Silver finish.

17 x 7.0-inch 6-spoke 

aluminum-alloy. 

Silver finish.

18 x 7.0-inch 10-spoke 

aluminum-alloy. High 

luster gray finish.

17 x 7.0-inch 

6-spoke 

aluminum-

alloy. 

Silver finish.

18 x 7.0-inch 

7-spoke 

aluminum-

alloy. 

Silver finish.

Tires

205/50 R17 88V M+S 

all-season

215/45 R17 91W M+S 

all-season

215/45 R18 89Y 

summer performance

215/45 R17 91W 

M+S all-season

215/45 R18 89W 

M+S all-season

Length/Width/Height

185.0 inches/68.1 inches/56.1 inches (2.5GT spec.B and 3.0R Limited: 56.5 inches)

Wheelbase

105.1 inches

Track (front/rear)

58.9 inches/58.5 inches

Base curb weight 

(manual/automatic)

i:

3,275 lbs/3,330 lbs

i Special Edition:

3,323 lbs/3,378 lbs

2.5i Limited:
N/A

/3,388 lbs

2.5GT Limited:

3,428 lbs/3,503 lbs

2.5 GT spec.B:

3,543 lbs/

N/A

:

N/A

/3,511 lbs

 Limited:

N/A

/3,553 lbs

Headroom (front/rear)

39.5 inches/36.5 inches (with available moonroof: 37.6 inches/36.5 inches)

Legroom (front/rear)

44.1 inches/33.9 inches

Shoulder room (front/rear)

54.2 inches/53.7 inches

Passenger volume

93.5 cubic feet (with available moonroof: 90.9 cubic feet)

Cargo volume

11.4 cubic feet

Projector-beam low-beam and multireflector high-beam headlights  

 

 

 

Foglights 

 

 

 

Functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler) 

 

 

 

Body-color door handles and side mirrors 

 

 

 

Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals 

 

 

 

Heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer 

 

 

 

2-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature 

 

 

 

Aerodynamic side ground effects 

 

 

 

Aerodynamic side ground effects with chrome trim 

 

 

 

 

Dual chrome exhaust outlets 

 

 

 

Power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof 

 

 

 

6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat with manually adjustable lumbar support.  

 

 

 

4-way manually adjustable front-passenger’s seat.

8-way power driver’s seat with manually adjustable lumbar support.  

 

 

 

4-way manually adjustable front-passenger’s seat.

8-way power driver’s seat and 4-way power front-passenger’s seat,  

 

 

 

both with manually adjustable lumbar support

2-position driver’s seat memory 

 

 

 

 

4-stage heated front seats 

 

 

 

Performance-design front seats 

 

 

 

60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback 

 

 

 

3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control buttons 

 

 

 

3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control and SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp mode buttons 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system, cruise control,  

 

 

 

SI-DRIVE Sport Sharp mode and multifunction screen controls

Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped manual transmission shifter handle 

 

 

 

Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle 

 

 

 

with chestnut woodgrain-patterned inlay

Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle 

 

 

 

with elm woodgrain-patterned inlay

Automatic transmission SPORTSHIFT paddle shifters 

 

 

 

Cloth upholstery 

 

 

 

Leather-trimmed upholstery 

 

 

 

Leather-trimmed upholstery with Alcantara® seat inserts 

 

 

 

 

Titanium metallic trim on doors and console 

 

 

 

Titanium metallic trim with chestnut woodgrain-patterned accents

 

 

 

 

Titanium metallic trim with elm woodgrain-patterned accents

 

 

 

 

Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down 

 

 

 

Electronic cruise control 

 

 

 

Integrated key fob with lock, unlock and panic functions 

 

 

 

Dual cupholders in center console with retractable lid. Retractable dual rear cupholders. 

 

 

 

Sun visors with extenders and illuminated vanity mirrors 

 

 

 

In-dash storage compartment 

 

 

 

 

 

Center console with 12-volt power outlet and enclosed storage compartment 

 

 

 

Trunk-area-concealed underfloor storage tray. Dual grocery bag hooks. 

 

 

 

Remote starter prewiring

 (automatic transmission only) 

 

 

 

100-watt 6-speaker audio system with MP3/WMA capability 

 

 

 

385-watt 9-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system   

 

 

 

with 7-channel amplifier/equalizer, subwoofer, Digital Signal 
Processing (DSP), MP3/WMA capability and Speed-Sensitive 
Auto Volume Control (SVC)

Single-disc in-dash CD player 

6-disc in-dash CD changer 

Auxilliary audio jack for portable media players 

XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability

 

Steering wheel-mounted audio controls 

Touch screen GPS navigation system with multifunction screen displaying trip 

computer functions