In the market for a midsize car but want to find one that's proven to be extremely safe? Well, you might just want to consider the 2011 Subaru Legacy. The Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) just named it an IIHS Top Safety Pick.

 

To earn a Top Safety Pick designation from the IIHS, vehicles must successfully pass a series of rigorous, high-speed crash tests. These include: evaluations to the front, sides, and rear; a roof strength test; and scrutiny of seat/head restraints. The 2011 Subaru Legacy scored top ratings, across the board.

2011 Subaru Legacy At a Glance

-    Vehicle Type: Midsize sedan
-    Trims: 6 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R, 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Limited)
-    Engine: 2.4-liter 170-horsepower (hp) H4 (2.5i trims); 3.6-liter 256-hp H6 (3.6R trims)
-    Transmission: 5-speed automatic (3.5R trims); 6-speed manual (2.5i trims)
-    Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) - standard in 2.5i Limited/optional in 2.5i and 2.5i Premium
-    Fuel Economy: 19-23 mpg-city/27-31 mph-highway (2.5i)
-    Safety Features: Driver and passenger side airbags, ABS, traction control, and stability control
-    Standard Comfort and Convenience Features: Air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power seats (in 2.5i Premium, 2.5i limited 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited only )
-    Entertainment: Standard CD player and optional navigation system (2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited models only)
-    Front Headroom: Above average, at 40.3 in.*
-    Front Legroom: Above average, with 43 in.*
-    MSRP: Below average, starting at $19,995*

*Compared to other midsize cars.¹

If you're interested to learn more about the 2011 Subaru Legacy, check out our new Subaru Legacy inventory page or visit Heuberger Motors in Colorado Springs, CO.

[SOURCE]¹http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2011&make=Subaru&model=Legacy&trimid=-1