Subaru Legacy Review
2017-2023
The Subaru Legacy B4 (BN 6th Gen and BW 7th Gen Series) is an executive saloon in Kenya. Revered for its long 2,750 mm wheelbase, plush leather cabin, stable Symmetrical AWD high-speed tracking on highway runs to Nakuru or Eldoret, and EyeSight safety system, it combines business prestige with all-weather capability.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Outstanding high-speed highway stability: Long wheelbase and Symmetrical AWD track rock-solid at speed.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L FB25 engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Plush executive cabin: High-grade leather, Harman Kardon audio, and whisper-quiet acoustic glass.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
- CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.
Most popular: Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
4 doorsPetrolAutomatic, CVT
At a glance
- Model
- Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- Saloon
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
- Engine sizes
- 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
- Transmission
- Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
- Drivetrain
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Source market
- Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T). Tank: 60 L (about 888 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,923 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,297 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 15,335
- Full tank (60 L)
- KES 13,618
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
B4 Base / B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
- Setup
2.5L NA boxer (175 hp / 235 Nm) or 2.4T (260 hp), Lineartronic CVT with paddle shifters, SAWD, 14.8 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
The definitive executive saloon for buyers wanting high-speed highway comfort (KSh 2.0M – 3.2M).
Package tiers
Package options for JDM and UK imports.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| B4 Base / 2.5i | Executive comfort | Fabric seats, EyeSight v3, 17-inch alloys, dual climate, and 8-inch Starlink display. |
| B4 Limited | Flagship luxury | Perforated Nappa leather seats, Harman Kardon 12-speaker audio, 18-inch alloys, and heated rear seats. |
About the Subaru Legacy
Kenya enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive compliance. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 Legacy models enter cleanly inside the legal import window.\n\nWith a 2,498 cc direct-injection FB25 engine (or 2.4L FA24 Turbo in BW models), the Legacy sits strictly at or under 2,500 cc to trigger KRA's standard 25% excise duty tax rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
