I'm surprised this hasn't been posted earlier, but it just goes to show how anonymous and forgotten some sedans have become in the shadow of the Camry and Accord.
Most people do not need AWD.
probably the ones with 20" wheels?better than some luxury sedans costing three times as much."
According to Car & Driver, the Legacy corners .8g, whereas cars like the Accord are .9g. There is no free lunch...From Consumers Reports road test of the 2024 Legacy:
"One of the first things you’ll notice when driving the Legacy is its superbly smooth ride. Its suspension soaks up bumps and potholes with an uncanny fluidity that’s better than some luxury sedans costing three times as much."
"Ride comfort
The Legacy’s ride is superb. It mops up just about any pavement flaw with ease, feeling as plush as a luxury car. We marveled at the Legacy’s ability to filter out bumps, control side-to-side body motions, and keep passengers virtually unaware of all but the most egregious road imperfections. The Legacy is not only the most comfortable riding midsized sedan, but it eclipses expensive luxury cars such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Lexus LS."
because of the skinny 225 tires. 225-50-18 precisely. on the Legacy GT model 2024. but i guarantee you it will leave any Accord in the snow dust during a blizzard. and it has a very decent 5.9 inches of ground clearance for a sedan. the Accord has 235-40-19 tires. the Legacy. is a far more capable beast than an Accord in winter. and if you want better handling, easily done with wheels and tires swap.According to Car & Driver, the Legacy corners .8g, whereas cars like the Accord are .9g. There is no free lunch...
It's not just tires, it's the suspension also. The Legacy is tuned for ride comfort. Nothing wrong with that, mind you. Just saying...because of the skinny 225 tires. 225-50-18 precisely. on the Legacy GT model 2024. but i guarantee you it will leave any Accord in the snow dust during a blizzard. and it has a very decent 5.9 inches of ground clearance for a sedan. the Accord has 235-40-19 tires. the Legacy. is a far more capable beast than an Accord in winter. and if you want better handling, easily done with wheels and tires swap.
it is heavier than both and has 260hp and 277 lbs ft of torque. the Canadian version Legacy GT 2024 weighs 3780 pounds. characteristics that are very desirable in winter. the Accord is also tuned for ride comfort. previous Accords were much sportier and faster. current Accord is an appliance. like the Legacy. but the Legacy is far more capable.It's not just tires, it's the suspension also. The Legacy is tuned for ride comfort. Nothing wrong with that, mind you. Just saying...
Personally, I like that it's slightly smaller than Camary and Accord, and has a 250 hp engine option.
The MOST under rated vehicle in the market!From Consumers Reports road test of the 2024 Legacy:
"One of the first things you’ll notice when driving the Legacy is its superbly smooth ride. Its suspension soaks up bumps and potholes with an uncanny fluidity that’s better than some luxury sedans costing three times as much."
"Ride comfort
The Legacy’s ride is superb. It mops up just about any pavement flaw with ease, feeling as plush as a luxury car. We marveled at the Legacy’s ability to filter out bumps, control side-to-side body motions, and keep passengers virtually unaware of all but the most egregious road imperfections. The Legacy is not only the most comfortable riding midsized sedan, but it eclipses expensive luxury cars such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Lexus LS."
Consumer Reports also said that the Toyota Camry has dynamic suspension to attract drivers who like sports sedans (something along those lines). I stopped reading the article at that point.From Consumers Reports road test of the 2024 Legacy:
"One of the first things you’ll notice when driving the Legacy is its superbly smooth ride. Its suspension soaks up bumps and potholes with an uncanny fluidity that’s better than some luxury sedans costing three times as much."
"Ride comfort
The Legacy’s ride is superb. It mops up just about any pavement flaw with ease, feeling as plush as a luxury car. We marveled at the Legacy’s ability to filter out bumps, control side-to-side body motions, and keep passengers virtually unaware of all but the most egregious road imperfections. The Legacy is not only the most comfortable riding midsized sedan, but it eclipses expensive luxury cars such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Lexus LS."