The car’s brakes are nothing short of superb; the Legacy has ABS/EBD/BAS as well as a tie-rod tandem brake booster, which provides peace of mind on any road and in any driving conditions. Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Vehicle Dynamics Control do an outstanding job of keeping the car pointing in the right direction while Hill Start Assist is a nifty tool, which prevents the car from rolling back at start-up. The front fog lights illuminate even the darkest of roads, helping the driver spot possible obstructions well in advance.

These illustrious safety features have seen the Legacy earn a five-star rating for occupant safety from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), a five-star overall rating in the European New car Assessment Programme (NCAP) and a Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the USA.