A Eulogy for a Legacy as Subaru Ends Its Big Sedan Production After 36 Years

A Eulogy for a Legacy as Subaru Ends Its Big Sedan Production After 36 Years

The Subaru Legacy, which was built to compete directly in the U.S. market, ends its run after 36 years of production.

Last Subaru Legacy Rolls Off The Assembly Line

After announcing its discontinuation in April of last year, the final Subaru Legacy has rolled off the assembly line. The final unit, finished in a subdued Magnetite Gray, was driven off the assembly line last Friday, September 12 at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) plant shortly after 3 PM.Read More »

Subaru’s Legacy Fades To History As Its Longest-Running Nameplate Is Dead In America

Subaru has ended Legacy production after 35 years at its Indiana plant. Demand has declined with 2024 sales dropping 23% to just 19,951 units. Production of the Outback will also end at the same factory in October. The end of an era has arrived for the Subaru Legacy in America. About 18 months after the company confirmed that it would kill off its longest-running and first American-built nameplate, production has officially wrapped up. So, if yo…

Subaru Just Pulled the Plug on Its Longest-Running Model After Almost 40 Years

The Japanese automaker is saying goodbye to one of its enduring sedans, leaving the WRX as the sole option to carry the torch. Subaru In most cases, a Magnetite Gray Subaru Legacy Limited sedan might not be much to write home about — at least compared to your typical enthusiast vehicle.  However, on Friday, September 12, one such car became the last example in the model’s 36-year history to roll off the production line in Lafayette, Indiana.…

The 1.4 millionth Subaru Legacy completes its 36 year run

2025 Subaru Legacy | Subaru Say goodbye to a familiar friend as it drives off into the sunset. The Subaru Legacy is officially gone. It was discontinued in 2025, and production of this once popular sedan is done. It’s another car that was abandoned by buyers as SUVs exploded.  Say goodbye to the Subaru Legacy  In what may have been an emotional day for some, the Subaru Legacy went out to pasture. The last sedan rolled off the production line. No…