Which Subaru Legacy models have turbo?
Turbo Legacy models in the United States
The following models represent the turbo-equipped Legacy variants that were available in the U.S. market, along with the approximate era of availability. This section focuses on the most well-known US examples.
- Legacy GT (2.5L turbo) — United States, model years roughly 2005–2009. This was the primary turbo-enabled Legacy on sale during the mid-2000s, available in various trims with turbo performance.
In the US, turbo Legacy variants were concentrated in the mid-2000s, and Subaru later phased out turbo options for the Legacy in favor of naturally aspirated power or other turbocharged models in different nameplates.
Notes on model naming in the U.S.
Turbo Legacy models in other markets
Around the world, Subaru offered additional turbo-powered Legacy variants in various generations, with different engine displacements and model designations. Availability varied by country and model year.
- Legacy 2.0XT / 2.0GT — Turbocharged 2.0L variants available in some markets (Japan, Europe, Australia) during the early to mid-2000s, with regional naming and trim differences.
- Legacy 2.5GT / 2.5T — Turbocharged 2.5L variants offered in several markets in the mid-to-late 2000s, depending on country and generation.
These non-U.S. turbo variants reflect how different regions used different engine sizes and designations for turbo performance in the Legacy lineup.
Current status and context
As of 2024–2025, Subaru’s Legacy lineup in the United States is not offered with a factory turbo option. Subaru’s turbo performance in the U.S. is primarily associated with the WRX and WRX STI. In other markets, older turbo Legacy variants remain part of historical catalogs, with availability tied to specific generations and regional marketing decisions.
Summary
The Subaru Legacy has had turbocharged variants mainly in the mid-2000s in the U.S. (notably the Legacy GT 2.5L turbo, roughly 2005–2009). Other markets experimented with turbo Legacy models such as 2.0XT/2.0GT and 2.5GT/2.5T, with varying years and country-specific designations. Today, the U.S. Legacy does not offer a turbo option, and turbo power is more closely associated with other Subaru models like the WRX family. Always check regional catalogs for historical availability, as names and years varied by market.
