Subaru Legacy named 2015 Canadian Car of the Year
by Dan Ilika, with files from Canadian Manufacturing.com Staff
Lots of new features, such as a standard Active Grille Shutter system, powered the 2015 Subaru Legacy to the top of its class
The 2015 Subaru Legacy has been named the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year. PHOTO: Subaru
The sporty all-wheel drive sedan was also named the “Best New Family Car under $30,000”.
“Subaru had an outstanding year in 2014,” said Shiro Ohta, chairman, president and CEO of Subaru Canada, Inc. “In the past year, Subaru sold a record number of vehicles and celebrated a new milestone in company history with unprecedented sales success. This award from AJAC is a wonderful tribute to our recent achievements.”
The six-cylinder Legacy 3.6R Limited saw fuel economy improve by 10 per cent over the 2014 model, with a new estimated combined rating of 10.22/100 km.
The 2015 Legacy’s windshield is more raked, pulled forward 2.0 in. at the base. The new windshield angle, higher seating hip points, new front partition windows and door-mounted side view mirrors help improve visibility. A 10-per cent improvement in aerodynamic efficiency contributes to lower fuel consumption.
Also new for the 2015 Legacy 2.5i is a standard Active Grille Shutter system, which helps to improve fuel economy by reducing wind resistance when closed.
