by New Vision for Subaru Legacy
After 35 years of market presence, the Subaru Legacy has officially ceased production in the United States. While no new generation of the model is planned, an independent designer has reimagined the sedan in a form it could have taken in the electric vehicle era.
Key Features of the Concept
Design Details
The fictional 2027 Subaru Legacy was created by Digimods Design, which shared the concept on its YouTube channel. The car’s front end borrows features from Subaru’s latest electric models, including the new Uncharted, the updated Solterra, and the Trailsport / E-Outback. The look is defined by slim LED headlights, a narrow grille, and a sharply contoured bumper.
The glasshouse and metal profile panels are borrowed from the seventh-generation Legacy, which debuted in 2019 and received an update in 2023. However, the designer added new alloy wheels and fresh color options.
Rear End and Technical Features
The rear of the mid-size sedan takes a more traditional approach. A pair of elongated LED taillights is combined with modern trunk lids and a more streamlined bumper. The latter incorporates a split diffuser, confirming the absence of an internal combustion engine at the front.
Interior and Technology
The design study does not include interior visualizations, but it’s easy to imagine a high-tech digital dashboard similar to other Subaru electric models developed based on Toyota.
The discontinued Legacy was based on the Subaru Global Platform, which was not designed with electric powertrains in mind. However, in a more hypothetical scenario, this electric car could borrow a dual-motor setup from the Uncharted crossover, offering 338 hp and Subaru’s signature all-wheel drive.
Subaru’s Strategy
Currently, Subaru shows no signs that an electric version of the Legacy is under development. The brand’s strategy is focused on crossovers and SUVs developed jointly with Toyota, leaving little room in the lineup for a sedan.
This concept highlights a potential path Subaru could have taken if it had decided to bring back the legendary sedan in electric form. However, given current market trends favoring high-riding body styles and the joint efforts with Toyota, the future of sedans in the brand’s portfolio remains uncertain. Perhaps it is such independent projects that remind us of the importance of preserving diversity in the electric vehicle era.
