2010 Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer hits the market on 1 December this year. It features a bold new look, increased space and comfort for all occupants, improved dynamics and refinement, and enhanced safety.

It is powered by 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with 150PS (110kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and complies EU5. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and the top speed is 203 km/h.

The power is transmitted to the road through Symmetrical AWD system, which grants perfect traction in all-weather conditions.

The safety is a superb level and 2010 Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer was recently awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP crash safety rating.

The vehicle has unmatched standard equipment, which features even a 18" alloys with 225/45 R18 tyres.

Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer is priced at €41 995 and will be available to order from December 2010.

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EQUIPMENT

Standard Equipment

Exterior

Body-coloured bumpers
Body-coloured door mirrors housings
Body-coloured door handles 
Electric folding, heated door mirrors with LED indicators
HID head lamps with power washers and automatic self-leveling
Front fog lights
UV protected front, side and rear glass
Intermittent rear wash/wiper
18-inch alloy wheels with 225/45R18 tyres
Bilstein suspension
Powered glass tilt-n-slide sunroof with interior sunshade
Sports front bumper and grille
Black headlamp housings

Interior

Welcome lights front and rear
Leather upholstery and trim
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls
Leather-wrapped steering and gear selector
10-way electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory
Adjustable lumbar support
Driver's seatback storage pocket
Front passenger seatback storage pocket
Heated front seats
Aluminium foot pedals
Carbon-fibre effect interior trims
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
Front map reading lights and cascade lighting
Electric windows front and rear
Adjustable dashboard illumination
Multi Information Display
Multi-function centre console with 12v power outlet
Front and rear cup-holders
60/40 spilt rear seat with centre armrest
Retractable luggage cover

Comfort and Convenience

Automatic dusk-sensing headlamps
Automatic rain-sensing wipers
Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning
Cruise control
Bluetooth connectivity
Eco driving ‘change-up' indicator
Gear-in-use indicator
Six CD tuner with RDS and six speakers
Speed-adjusting automatic volume control
AUX input socket in centre console
Audible headlights on reminder
Remote fuel flap release
Hill start assist linked to VDC system

Safety

Front, front side and curtain air bags
Vehicle Dynamics Control stability system
Traction Control
ABS, EBD and EBA braking systems
AWD full-time all-wheel drive system
Electronic push/pull handbrake

Security

Remote central locking with deadlocks
High security integrated audio system 
Rolling code ECU immobiliser

2010 Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer Specification:

Engine
2.0-litre / 150 ps Diesel
Name                        Subaru Boxer Diesel 
Type                           DOHC, horizontally opposed ‘flat four', with VGT
Capacity                     2.0-litres, 1,998 cc
Bore & Stroke            86.0 x 86.0 mm
Compression ratio    16.0:1
Max power                150 ps (110 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
Max torque                350 Nm (258.2 lbf.ft) @ 1,800-2.400 rpm
Valves                       16 (4-per-cylinder)
Fuel system             CRDi, common-rail, high pressure, direct injection
Turbo system           Variable geometry turbocharger (VGT)
Construction              Aluminium cylinder block and aluminium heads
Emissions class       Euro Stage 5

Transmission

Manual                      6-sp

Gear Ratios

1                               3.454:1                       
2                               1.750:1                          
3                               1.062:1                          
4                               0.785:1                          
5                               0.634:1                          
6                               0.557:1

Reverse                  3.636:1                       
Final Drive 1           4.111:1

Drivetrain
2.0D                        AWD with centre differential coupled to viscous LSD

Suspension and Damping
Front                       Fully independent by subframe-mounted MacPherson Struts, with coil springs and Bilsteins. Anti-roll stabiliser bar.
Rear                        Fully independent by subframe-mounted Double Wishbones, coil springs and Bilsteins.

Steering
Type                        Electric power-assisted rack & pinion
Wheel                   375 mm diameter, three-spoke leather trimmed.
Gearing                 2.8 turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle        11.0 metres

Brakes
Power                     229                   
Front                       294x24             
Rear                        286x10             
ABS                        4-Channel anti-lock system with EBD
BAS                        Boosts braking power to maximum during emergency stops

Wheels and Tyres
Alloy 18 in x 7.5J     225/45 R18 tyres

Spare                       Tyre mobility kit

Dimensions (mm)
Exterior
Overall length           4775              Overall width              2052/1780*
Overall height           1535               Wheelbase                  2750
Front track                 1540               Rear track                  1540
Front overhang         960                Rear overhang            1065
Ground clearance     150               *including/excluding door mirrors

Interior
Front                Rear
Headroom               1024                  951
Legroom                  1091                  960
Shoulder room        1430                1426
Hip room                  1384                1370

Capacities
Fuel tank                     65 litres
Luggage (VDA)          526 litres          behind 2nd row seats
1677 litres        behind 1st row seats

Weights (kg)

Curb weight (min.)      1558               
Gross weight               2075                 
Towing (max) kg*       750                   
1700

Performance

Top speed / Kph         203                   
0-to-100 Kph / sec     9.6

Fuel Economy (litres)

CO2 g/km                  168