New model: 1995 Legacy Outback was an 'Active Safety Group' L model with lower grey accent, 15" 5-spoke alloy wheels, mud flaps, roof rack, projector-beam fog lights, upgraded woven cloth, cargo area power outlet, cargo hook and cargo tray, and had the same suspension and ground clearance as the L model.
It did *not* have the raised roof-line, raised ground clearance suspension, larger fog lights etc. That was started with the the 1996 Outback model!

1996 was the first year for the real Outback that became so popular. For Legacy Outback specs please go to my Outback page

Colors

1995 Legacy colors	Legacy cloth interior	Legacy Brighton cloth interior	Legacy L cloth interior	Legacy LS velour cloth interior	Legacy LSi leather interior	Outback wagon cloth interior,  2-tone paint with slate lower accent trim
Mica Ruby, taupe interior	a	a	a	a	a	a
Blue Iris Metallic (light blue), gray interior	-	a	a	-	-	-
Taupe Metallic, taupe interior	a	-	a	a	a	-
Quick Silver Metallic, gray interior	-	-	a	a	-	-
Glacier White, taupe interior	a	a	a	a	a	-
Spruce Pear,l gray interior	-	a	a	a	-	a
Deep Sapphire Pearl, gray interior	-	-	a	a	-	a
Wintergreen Metallic, gray interior	-	-	a	-	-	a

end 1995

1996 prices and model information L, Brighton, LS, LSi, GT  Prices include transportation: $495 (for Outback specs please go to my Outback page) Basic packages: All wheel drive (awd): $1,000 Pachage 'D'. Active Safety group:  (Models L, LS, LSi, GT, or Outback with awd and abs have pkg D): awd, 4 wheel disc, 4 channel anti-lock brakes (abs), cruise control: $1,700 Note: very few front wheel drive models were sold

1996 Wagons: Brighton manual trans (std awd): $16,990 Brighton auto trans (std awd). $17,990 L model front wheel drive, manual trans: $18,390 L model manual trans w/ awd:$19,390 L model manual trans w/ awd, abs brakes:$20,090 L model auto. trans w/ awd:$20,190 L model auto trans w/ awd, abs brakes:$20,890 LS model (std. awd, abs, auto trans...): $23,290 GT 2.5L (std. awd, abs, auto trans...): $23,490 LSi 2.5L (std. awd, abs, auto trans...): $25,990 Outback 2.2L manual trans: $22,490 Outback 2.2L manual trans, cold weather pkg:$22,890 Outback 2.5L auto trans: $23,490 Outback 2.5L auto trans, cold weather pkg: $23,890

1996 Sedans: L model manual trans, front wheel drive: $17,690 L model manual trans, w/ awd:  $18,690 L model manual trans w/ awd, abs brakes: $19,390 L model auto trans w/ awd: $19,490 L model auto trans. w awd, abs brakes: $20,190 LS model (std awd, abs, auto trans): $22,590 GT 2.5 L  model (std awd, abs, auto trans): $22,790 LSi model (std awd, abs, auto trans): $25,290

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1996 Legacy Model information L, Brighton, GT, LS, LSi For Outback specs please go to my Outback page
Dimensions:  Wheelbase - all models: 103.5"  Overall width - all models: 67.5"  Overall length - sedan 180.9", wagon - 183.9"  Overall height:  Brighton, L, LS, LSi: sedan 53.3", wagon 57.1",  GT   59.9  Curb Weight: sedans 2566-3125. Wagons: 2750-3200  Ground clearance: minimum 6.1 Safety features, all models dual airbags,  side-impact door beams, meeting 1997 standards 5 mph bumpers  front/rear crumple zones New for 1996: new engine (2.5L) in GT, LSi models New Outback model: see Outback page for information on this model
1996 feature	1996 Brighton wagon only	1996 L sedan/wagon	1996 LS sedan/wagon	1996 GT sedan/wagon	1996 LSi sedan/wagon
2.2-L, 135 horsepower, 4 cylinder boxer engine,  16 valve single overhead cam, multiport fuel injected 140 ft lbs torque, electronic distributorless ignition	S	S	S	na	na
2.5L 4 cylinder boxer engine,  16 valve dual overhead cam, multiport fuel injected  155 horsepower at 5600 rpm, 140 ft lbs torque at 2800 rpm,  electronic distributorless ignition,  platinum-tipped spark plugs,  premium fuel recommended	na	na	na	S	S
All-Wheel-Drive	S	0	S	S	S
Active Safety Group inlcudes All-Wheel-Drive,  4 channel anti-lock brakes, cruise control	na	0	S	S	S
Manual transmission	S no hill holder	S with hill holder	na	na	na
Automatic transmission	0	0	S	S	S
Standard equipement Power windows, locks and mirrors (exc. on Brighton),  Air condtioning, tilt steering wheel,  tinted glass, remote fuel/trunk opener center console, fold down rear seats, auto-off headlights,  rear defroster with wiper on wagons intermittant front wiper (variable on LS, LSi, GT)
model reminder 1996 Legacy	1996 Brighton	1996 L	1996 LS	1996 GT	1996 LSi
Brakes:	vented front disc (10.2"), rear drum	vented front disc (10.2"), rear drum. With Optional ABS rear disc	vented front disc (10.2"), rear disc	vented front disc (10.9") with dual caliper pistons, rear disc (10.5")
14" steel wheels w/ hubcaps	S	S optional alloy wheels	na	na	na
15" alloy wheels	na	na	S	S	S
Body colored moldings, door handles, and mirrors	na	na	S	S	S
Rear seat headrests	na	S sedan only, na on wagon	S	S	S
Sunroof, tinted glass, tilt/slide	na	na	S	na	S
Roof rack, wagons only	0	0	0	S	0
Ground effects, fog lights, rear spoiler	na	na	na	S	na
Leather interior, steering wheel, shift lever	na	na	na	na	S
model reminder 1996 Legacy	1996 Brighton	1996 L	1996 LS	1996 GT	1996 LSi
am/fm/cassette/clock, 40 watt, 2 speakers	S	na	na	na	na
am/fm/cassette/clock, 80 watts, 4 speakers	na	S	S power antenna	S power antenna	na
am/fm/cassette/ CD changer, 6 speakers	na	na	na	na	S power antenna
CD- single in-dash or 6 disc changer under front pass. seat	na	0	0	0	S
Dual illuminated viror mirrors, overhead spotlight, door pubble lights	na	na	S	S	S
Security system	na	na	na	na	S

 

1996 Legacy colors
color	Brighton	L	LS	GT	LSi
Mica Ruby Pearl (medium red, not a bright red)	taupe	taupe	taupe	gray	taupe leather
Taupe metallic	--	taupe	taupe	--	taupe leather
Glacier White	taupe	taupe	taupe	gray	taupe leather
Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl	--	gray	gray	gray	taupe leather
Quick Silver metallic	--	gray	gray	gray	taupe leather
Spruce pearl (medium dark green)	gray	gray	gray	gray	taupe leather
Wintergreen metallic (lighter green)	--	gray	--	--	--

end 1996

1997 prices and model information L, Brighton, LS, LSi, GT

1997 Wagons: Prices include transportation: $495 Brighton manual trans: $17,390 Brighton auto trans. $18,190 L manual trans:$20,390 L  auto. trans:$21,190 GT 2.5L manual trans:$23,990 GT 2.5L auto trans: $24,790 LSi 2.5L  auto trans: $26,190 (very limited production) Outback 2.2L manual trans: (std. awd, abs): $22,990 Outback 2.2L manual trans, cold weather pkg:$23,390 Outback 2.5L auto trans (std. awd, abs): $23,790 Outback 2.5L auto trans, cold weather pkg: $24,190 Outback Limited manual trans: $24,690 Outback Limited auto trans: $25,490

1997 Sedans: Prices include transportation: $495 L manual trans: $19,690 L auto trans: $20,490 GT 2.5L manual trans:$23,290 GT 2.5 L auto trans: $24.090 LSi auto trans: $25,490 (very limited production)

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1997 Legacy Model information For Outback specs please go to my Outback page
1997 Dimensions:  Wheelbase - all models: 103.5"  Overall width - all models: 67.5"  Overall length - L, Brighton sedan 180.9". L, Brighton wagon - 183.9". GT sedan - 181.5", GT wagon - 184.5" Overall height:  Brighton, L, sedan 53.3", wagon 57.1",  GT sedan 55.7", GT wagon 60.3" Road clearance: Brighton, L - 6.1", GT sedan/wagon 6.5" Legroom, front/rear: sedans - 43.3/34.6", wagons - 43.3/34.8" Curb Weight- sedans: 2885-3160. Wagons: 2905-3250 Cubic foot capacity: (all Legacy wagons):  Outback: rear seat up: 36.5  Outback rear seat down: 69.9  L, Brighton, GT: Rear seat up: 36.1  L, Brighton: rear seat down 69.6  GT wagon rear seat down: 68.6 (sunroof)  1997 Safety features, all models meet 1997 standards dual airbags,  side-impact door beams 5 mph bumpers  front/rear crumple zones Break away motor mounts (engine drops down in front end accidents) New for 1997:  All models now have all-wheel-drive. There is no longer a front wheel drive model. LS model discontinued. LSi model in very short supply and was discontinued very early in the model year (I think it was around November) Again, for Outback info please go to my Outback page. Engines: 2.2 L and 2.5 L now with more horsepower and torque New separate power door lock switch. Opening the driver's door no longer unlocks all the doors.
1997 legacy feature	1997 Brighton wagon only	1997 L sedan/wagon	1997 GT sedan/wagon	1997 LSi sedan/wagon
2.2-L 4 cylinder boxer engine, 137 horsepower@5400 rpm,  16 valve single overhead cam, multiport fuel injected  145 ft lbs torque@ 4000 rpm, electronic distributorless ignition	S	S	na	na
2.5L 4 cylinder boxer engine,  16 valve dual overhead cam, multiport fuel injected  165 horsepower @ 5600 rpm, 162 ft lbs torque @4000 rpm,  electronic distributorless ignition,  platinum-tipped spark plugs,  regular unleaded fuel recommended	na	na	S	S
Manual transmission fuel economy city/highway  15.9 US gal tank	S no hill holder 23/30 mpg	S with hill holder 23/30 mpg	S no hill holder 21/27 mpg	na
Automatic transmission fuel economy city/highway 15.9 US gal tank	0 23/30 mpg	0 23/30 mpg	0 21/27 mpg	S 21/27 mpg
Standard equipment 1997 Legacy All wheel drive with anti-lock brakes (exc. no anti-lock on Brighton) Variable assist, engine rpm sensing rack and pinion power steering Power windows (auto down driver's window), door locks and mirrors (exc. on Brighton),  Air condtioning, Cruise control (exc. on Brighton) tilt steering wheel,  tinted glass, remote fuel/trunk opener center console, fold down rear seats, auto-off headlights,  rear defroster - with wiper on wagons intermittant front wiper (variable speed on LSi, GT) dual front cup holder Rear cargo cover - wagon only (optional on Brighton)
model reminder 1997 Legacy	1997 Brighton	1997 L	1997 GT	1997 LSi
Brakes:	No antilock (non ABS)  vented front disc (10.1"), rear drum	4 channel Anti-lock (ABS) vented 10.1" front disc,  10.5" rear disc	4 channel Anti lock (ABS) vented front disc (10.9") with dual caliper pistons, rear disc (10.5")
Sport tuned suspension	na	na	S	S
Height adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support	na	na	S sport style	S
Wheels	14" steel wheels w/ hubcaps	14" steel wheels w/ hubcaps optional alloy wheels	16" honeycomb style alloy	15" 5-spoke alloy
Body colored moldings, door handles, and mirrors	na	na	S	S
Rear seat headrests	na	S sedan only, na on wagon	S	S
Moonroof, tinted glass, tilt/slide with interior sun shade	na	na	S	S
Roof rack, wagons only	0	0	S	0
GT package:  Ground effects, Fog lights, Rear spoiler, Front hood scoop (non functional)	na	na	S	na
Leather interior, steering wheel, shift lever	na	$1,295	0 $1,295	S
1997 Legacy model reminder	1997 Brighton	1997 L wagon/sedan	1997 GT wagon/sedan	1997 LSi wagon/sedan
am/fm/cassette/clock, 40 watt, 2 speakers	S	na	na	na
am/fm/cassette/clock, 80 watts, 4 speakers	na	S	S power antenna	na
am/fm/cassette/ 6 disc CD changer, 6 speakers	na	na	na	S power antenna
CD- single in-dash ($420) or 6 disc changer under front pass. seat ($595)	na	0	0	S
Dual illuminated visor mirrors, overhead spotlight, door puddle lights	na	0 - map lights 0 - illum. visors	S	S
Remote keyless entry (opens drivers door with one button, all doors with second push of the button) ($225) with optional  Security system	na	0	0	S
Roof rack (wagon only)	0	0	S	0
Woodgrain patterned plastic trim (no trees cut down)	na	na	S	S
All Weather Pkg - heated seats, defrosting outside mirrors	na	na	na	na

 

1997 Legacy Colors
1997 Legacy Colors	Brighton Gray cloth/door trim	L sedan/wagon Gray cloth/door trim	GT sedan/wagon Gray velour cloth/door trim	LSI sedan/wagon Beige leather trimmed upholstry/door trim
Mica Ruby (medium dark red)	A	A	-	A
Glacier White	A	A	A	A
Deep Sapphire Pearl (dark blue)	-	A	A	A
Quick Silver Metallic (silver)	-	A	A	A
Spruce Pearl (med. dark green)	A	A	A	A
Black Granite Pearl (rich black with warn bown cinnamon undertones	-	-	A	-
Rio Red (bright red)	-	-	A	-

end 1997 legacy
 

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