Subaru Ends Legacy Production After 36 Years
Subaru has announced the end of an era with the Legacy. After 36 years, the final models will roll off the production line in 2025, concluding a run that began in 1989. The Legacy, once a popular import in New Zealand, will be remembered for its reliability and versatility.
The Legacy's journey comes full circle with the 7th generation model, primarily produced for the US market where it all began. Ironically, the final Legacy models manufactured by Subaru of America will be destined for Japan, a return to its domestic roots.
In New Zealand, the Legacy's popularity peaked in the 2010s with 4000 new-vehicle sales. It was once the most popular used import, a testament to its enduring appeal. However, production ended locally in 2020, and the final models sold here were large sedans introduced in 2015.
Subaru of New Zealand has announced a 'fond farewell' to the Legacy, acknowledging its impact on the local news. Despite selling only 64 Legacy models in 2019 compared to 1322 Outback SUVs, the Legacy's legacy lives on through the Outback, which was based on the Legacy wagon.
The Legacy's discontinuation marks the end of an era for Subaru. However, its spirit lives on in the Outback, which has become a staple for Subaru of New Zealand. The Legacy, one of Subaru's most popular and enduring models, will be remembered for its reliability and versatility, leaving a lasting impact on the automotive world.
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