2016 Subaru Legacy B4

The 2016 Subaru Legacy B4 represents a refined shift for Subaru's iconic midsize flagship, trading the aggressive, raw sports-car personality of its predecessors for an executive-tier package focused on cabin quietness, large passenger dimensions, and advanced tech. The "B4" designation remains a badge of mechanical honor, explicitly denoting its Boxer engine and 4-wheel drive architecture. Visually, the 2016 model abandons quirky body lines for a sleek, stately aesthetic. The front end is anchored by a large hexagonal chrome grille, flanked by sharp, hawk-eye projector headlights and aerodynamically sculpted body lines that give the sedan a wide, planted stance on the road. Under the skin, the Legacy B4 benefits from Subaru’s unique engineering philosophy, positioning its powertrain low and flat to achieve an exceptionally low center of gravity. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter FB25 naturally aspirated four-cylinder Boxer, generating a balanced 175 horsepower and 235 Nm of torque. For those seeking a smoother executive surge, top-tier variants pack a punchy 3.6-liter EZ36 six-cylinder Boxer kicking out 256 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a highly responsive Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) featuring step-shifting logic and steering-wheel paddle shifters to mimic a traditional automatic gear change under hard throttle. Power is routed permanently via Subaru's legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, delivering uncompromised all-weather traction and mechanical cornering stability that front-wheel-drive competitors simply cannot replicate.