The Subaru Legacy is a prime example of how even long-running nameplates thrive or falter based on shifting tastes, market conditions, and customer preferences from one generation to the next. Back in 1989, the first Legacy went on sale in the US mid-size sedan segment. This was the first Subaru manufactured in the USA, specifically at the brand’s Indiana plant. Back then, sedan and wagon models were offered, featuring sleek styling and advanced technology such as multi-point fuel injection, four-wheel disc brakes, fully independent suspension, and available full-time all-wheel drive. Later, the Legacy Wagon became the foundation for the legendary Subaru Outback.
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