2022 Subaru Legacy Interior and Cargo

The Legacy is a fairly large midsize sedan, so the trunk capacity of 15.1 cubic feet is a bit of a disappointment. For example, the Honda Accord's trunk measures 16.7 cubes. That said, the Legacy has a bigger trunk than the Mazda 6 and it'll easily swallow four large roller suitcases. There is a usefully wide trunk opening along with a low liftover height, both of which make loading and unloading cargo easier. For bigger items, the rear seatbacks can fold flat in a 60/40-split configuration.

In the cabin, there are many places to stash smaller items such as the clever dual-tier center console, well-sized door bins, another small bin ahead of the shifter lever, and a cubby on the passenger-side dashboard. There is an overhead console for holding a pair of sunglasses, and eight cup and bottle holders scattered throughout the cabin.

Even at its base price, the Legacy comes specified with LED cornering headlights, a six-way manually-adjustable driver's seat, transmission paddle shifters, manual air conditioning, a rearview camera, and safety gear such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning. Moving up to the Premium adds niceties such as a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, rear air vents as a new addition for 2022, and 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability. Pricier configurations of the Legacy get quite luxurious with trim-specific amenities including an auto-dimming rearview mirror, keyless access with push-button start, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and a power-adjustable front passenger seat. A power tilt/sliding glass moonroof is standard on the Sport for 2022, as well as the top two trims. A comprehensive suite of safety technologies on upper trims comprises a driver distraction mitigation system, reverse automatic braking, blind-spot detection, lane change assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Legacy's dashboard changes significantly depending on which infotainment system you opt for. On lower trims, two seven-inch touchscreens are divided by a thin row of physical buttons, with the top screen controlling the radio and the lower unit housing climate controls. The Premium trim level and up get a plus-sized 11.6-inch StarLink infotainment system. We love the size and layout of the screen, but the graphics look childish and the responsiveness is far from immediate. Both systems offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and both include physical volume and tuning knobs. Features such as Pandora, Aha, Yelp, iHeartRadio, Magellan navigation, and SiriusXM satellite radio all come standard as well. Four speakers are standard on the base model, with the Premium and Sport getting two more speakers. Reserved for the Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT, a Harman Kardon premium sound system with 12 speakers and 576 watts sounds the best, by far.

If you're still into listening to your music from CDs, Subaru has curiously only equipped the Touring XT with a CD player.