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Quieter, quicker, more sophisticated, far roomier and more fuel efficient, the Legacy is also something of a bargain...the base 6-speed 2.5i lists at just $19,995. That's definitely a case of "more is less."

The new Legacy retains the very essence of Subaru-ness - longitudinally mounted flat-4 and flat-6 engines and standard all-wheel drive - finessed into a high-tensile-steel unit body whose wheelbase has been stretched a full 3.2 in. to 108.3. Modest overhangs, however, keep the increase in overall length to just 1.4 in., although width is up by a whopping 3.6 in.; height, by 3.2 in. The upshot? An amazingly roomy rear seating area and a trunk that'll hold four golf bags, helped further by a more compact double wishbone rear suspension that allows for a lower load floor.

To ensure the Legacy was noticeably solid, smooth, and quiet, engineers incorporated 39 percent more high-strength steel, a new control-arm rear suspension, and framed windows. Thus, this 2010 is the most robust, buttoned-down, and serene Legacy to date. Contributing to these welcome dynamics are standard four-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch wheels with 205/60 Bridgestone Turanzas, a quick 14.5:1 steering ratio, and front and rear tracks stretched 2.7 and 3.3 inches, respectively. Moreover, with help from front, front side, and curtain air bags, as well as dual rear-door side-impact beams, the Legacy, Subaru predicts, will earn top safety scores from both IIIHS and NHTSA.

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