The side windows are no longer frameless, ending a Subaru tradition started with the first generation Leone in the early 1970s.

The parking light switch traditionally installed on top of the steering wheel column has also been removed.

Gasoline turbocharged vehicles can be visually identified with a front hood (bonnet) installed air scoop and symmetrical dual exhaust pipes below the rear bumper.

The interior is available in 2 colors (Warm Ivory or Off-Black) with leather offered on Limited trim packages.

Standard on Limited models, and optional on Premium models, is a 440 W, 9-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system using Dolby Pro Logic II technology and DTS Digital Sound is standard, with Bluetooth and iPod capability, and an optional 8- voice activated GPS touch screen navigation system.

For the 2011 model year, the 2.5GT received some interior changes, replacing the woodgrain inserts on the doors and dashboard with faux carbon fiber inserts already offered on Legacy models internationally, along with contrasting stitching on the black leather interior, similar to the Japanese version and aluminum cross drilled pedals.

The 2.5i model is still certified as PZEV and is available for sale in all 50 states, with a badge installed on the right rear side of the vehicle.

The 2011 "Mediocrity" was a basic, beige four-door mid-size sedan that featured an exterior design to a 2001-2006 Hyundai Sonata or Kia Optima with modified styling.

The "Intelligent" mode makes throttle response more gradual, and decreases maximum engine power by 10 percent.

The "Sport # (Sharp)" mode makes throttle response more abrupt and enables the automatic transmission to maintain higher RPM's within a given gear's range, and minimizes steering wheel effort.

Both GPS navigation systems can be displayed in a split screen format that shows both two- and three dimensions with graphic landmarks.

The front and rear bumper covers can also be exchanged for Subaru designed aero-effects, allowing the buyer to install two types of mesh grilles, a choice of two front fog light selections, and a choice of oval or trapezoidal dual rear exhaust ports in chrome.

[6] An optional LED accessory lighting package in either white or blue can be installed for the front and rear passenger footwells and a matching illuminated sill panel for the front and rear doors, and the standard overhead dome light can be exchanged for white LED as well.

According to the JDM STi Accessories brochure for the fifth generation Legacy sold in Japan, buyers can choose from several options to include stiffer springs for the suspension, short throw gear shift and specially designed 18 inch alloy wheels from BBS and ENKEI.

EyeSight consists of 2 cameras with one on each side of the interior rear view mirror, that use human like stereoscopic vision to judge distances and generally keep tabs on the driver.

In June 2010, the Legacy 2.5GT tS or tuned by STI (Subaru Tecnica International) was released for the Japanese Domestic Market.

Inside, the 2.5GT tS has black leather and Alcantara sports seats with red seams and STI label, titanium-finished instrument panels, and STI logo on the speedometer, steering wheel, shift lever, engine start/stop button, and floor mats.

The UK and Europe are offered an exterior paint selection, called Camellia Red Pearl that is not available in Japan or North America.

For vehicle security, a Thatcham Category 1 perimeter alarm and immobilizer, along with a rolling code ECU engine immobiliser are standard equipment.

The smart key is available only on the Sport or Comfort trim packages, coupled with the Harman/Kardon satellite navigation system and memory seats.

Japan and Europe are offered an exterior paint selection, called Dark Amethyst Silica that is not available in the UK or North America.

[2][permanent dead link‍] The Legacy is offered as a sedan with black interior; specifications are similar to European "Comfort" trim package.

The Legacy 2.0i Premium comes with the choice of a six-speed manual transmission or Lineartronic CVT, leather trim, power driver's front seat with memory function, dual zone climate control, electric sunroof and 16 inch alloy wheels.

The Legacy 2.5i Sport Premium CVT adds dual front electric seats, carbon-fiber dash inserts, alloy pedals, sports front bumper and grille; Bilstein suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Xenon headlights with headlight washers to the Premium package.

The Australian McIntosh or Harman/Kardon GPS-stereo packages are not Gracenote, G-BOOK and VICS enabled, and do not have the internal 600 MHz 40GB HDD coupled with a digital TV tuner.

Silver trim is installed on the doors and dashboard on the 2.5i and 2.5i Premium, carbon fiber inserts on the 2.5i Sports models and the 2.5GT, with woodgrain available only on the 3.6R sedan.

Models with Lineartronic Continuously variable transmission include steering column mounted paddle shifters that allows the driver to select 6 "virtual gears" in manual mode.

All USA specifications mentioned in the above article were transcribed from a 2010 Subaru Legacy North American sales brochure printed June 2009.