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2003 Subaru Legacy
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan is like many other sedans on the road, except
for one major feature: Subaru's renown all-wheel drive system. When you
combine the safety and handling of AWD with the modest styling and interior
comfort of a four-door sedan, the result is one unique vehicle. But then
again, it's not that unique. Perhaps it would be so were the Legacy sedan
not a Subaru, because it is the manufacturer's trademark to offer all-wheel
drive across the entire range of its fleet. And that is certainly a good
thing.
Available Models
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan is offered in three trim levels: L, L Special
Edition and GT. The Legacy is also offered in a wagon body style, which
is covered in a separate review.
Interior Features
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan and its sibling wagon both accommodate five
passengers. While the wagon offers more cargo volume, the sedan focuses
its attention on creating a comforting interior environment. Among other
things, the instrument panel has been designed for easy use, and the seats
are contoured for maximum convenience.
The standard features on the base L model address all the essentials.
Air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with CD player, cruise control and power
windows are just some of the many appointments on the inside. The L Special
Edition adds a power sunroof and other gadgets, while the top-line GT
offers leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated power mirrors, an
AM/FM/weatherband radio with in-dash 6-disc CD changer and more. Extra
items are always available with the options list as well.
Exterior Features
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan has dual power fold-away mirrors, a rear
defogger with a timer and daytime running lights. The L Special Edition
also comes with all-season tires.
Performance
The 2003 Subaru Legacy sedan shares the same engine with the wagon. It
is a horizontally opposed 2.5-liter model capable of 165 horsepower at
5600 rpm and 166 lb-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm. The Legacy sedan's suspension
system is fully independent, featuring front struts with lower L-arms
and liquid-filled rear bushings and a stabilizer bar. The rear is a multi-link
system with a stabilizer bar.
Rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable power assist
lets drivers really feel the road. Customers can choose between 4-speed
automatic transmission and 5-speed manual transmission.
Safety and Security
The 2003 Legacy sedan has all-wheel drive, dual front airbags, antilock
4-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights and an emergency inside trunk
release. The GT trim adds front side airbags, while a security system
upgrade kit is available with all models.
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2003 Subaru Legacy ( L Sedan and Wagon)
Highlights
 80-Watt
AM/FM/single-disc CD player stereo system (4 speakers)
Body
side molding, body color
Dual
illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Foldable,
body color power-adjustable exterior mirrors
Keyless
entry system with answer-back chirp
Visor
vanity mirrors, dual illuminated w/lids
L Special Edition Package adds:
L
Special Edition Package adds: 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 R16
tires, power moonroof (dual moonroofs on wagon), projector-beam
halogen foglights, in-glass antenna, Momo-designed black leather-wrapped
steering wheel, leather-wrapped shifter handle and woodgrain-patterned
interior trim on the audio and shifter bezels.
2.5 GT adds over L and L Special Edition:
Larger-diameter
front brake discs, 4-beam headlights, body-color aerodynamic ground
effects, 2.5 GT-specific upholstery, viscous limited-slip rear differential,
sport-tuned suspension, 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable
lumbar, carpeted floormats, woodgrain patterned door switch trim,
All-Weather Package (dual-mode heated
front seats, heated outside mirrors and windshield wiper in rear)
de-icer), front seat side-impact airbags, leather-trimmed upholstery,
UV-tinted glass, and upgraded (100-Watt) sound system with in-dash
6-disc CD changer and 7 speakers (9 on wagon), including a rear
subwoofer.
When equipped with the optional 4-speed electronic automatic transmission,
the Legacy 2.5 GT models use the Variable Torque Distribution (VTD)
All-Wheel Drive system and a SPORTSHIFT that allows manual gearshift
control.
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