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Generation 2, BG, BK/B11, facelift

Subaru Legacy Estate

06.1996 - 06.1998 · Japan

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Generation 2, BG, BK/B11, facelift

BG2, BG3, BG4, BG5, BGA, BG9, BGC

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Subaru Legacy, Generation 2, BG, BK/B11, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 48 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.1996 - 06.1998). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 48 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
EJ18J, EJ20D, EJ20E, EJ20H, EJ20N, EJ20R, EJ25D
Engine displacement, cc
1820–2457
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2630
Ground clearance, mm
160–165
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95)

Specifications and technical details

48 versions

1.8 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

EJ18J · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 touring wagon LX 06.1996 - 08.1997
1.8 touring wagon LX 09.1997 - 06.1998

1.8 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ18J · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 touring wagon LX 06.1996 - 08.1997
1.8 touring wagon LX 09.1997 - 05.1998

1.8 L, 120 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ18J · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
1.8 touring wagon LX 06.1996 - 08.1997
1.8 touring wagon LX 09.1997 - 05.1998

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

EJ20E · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon TX type STop grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TX type SBase grade 09.1997 - 06.1998
2.0 touring wagon BrightonTop grade 06.1996 - 06.1998
2.0 touring wagon Brighton goldTop grade 09.1997 - 06.1998

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

EJ20E · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon TX type S 06.1996 - 08.1997

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20E · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon TX type STop grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TX type SBase grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon BrightonTop grade 06.1996 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon Brighton goldTop grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon Brighton air suspensionTop grade 06.1996 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon Brighton gold air suspensionUpper grade 09.1997 - 05.1998

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20E · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon TX type S 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TX type S 09.1997 - 05.1998

2.0 L, 125 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20N · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon TX type S lean burn 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TX type S lean burn 09.1997 - 05.1998

2.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20D · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon TS type R 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TS type R 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon TS type R B limited 11.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon TS type R V limited 01.1997 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TS type R limited II 06.1997 - 08.1997

2.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20D · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon TS type R 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TS type R 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon TS type R B limited 11.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon TS type R V limited 01.1997 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon TS type R limited II 06.1997 - 08.1997

2.0 L, 260 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20H · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon GTTop grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon GTTop grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon GT-BBase grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon GT-BUpper grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon GT-B limitedBase grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon GT V limitedTop grade 06.1997 - 08.1997

2.0 L, 280 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20R · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon GTTop grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon GT-BBase grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.0 touring wagon GT-BTop grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon GT-B limitedBase grade 09.1997 - 05.1998

2.0 L, 260 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ20H · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.0 touring wagon GT 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.0 touring wagon GT V limited 06.1997 - 08.1997

2.5 L, 175 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

EJ25D · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.5 touring wagon 250TTop grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.5 touring wagon 250TTop grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.5 touring wagon 250T air suspensionTop grade 06.1996 - 08.1997
2.5 touring wagon 250T air suspensionTop grade 09.1997 - 05.1998
2.5 touring wagon 250T-BTop grade 09.1997 - 05.1998

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