The 2005 Subaru Legacy's interior shows an upgrade in materials over models past and the design hangs together nicely. This is especially true in top-level Limiteds, which feature leather trimmed upholstery, a MOMO three-spoke steering wheel, a power moonroof, and power front seats with eight-way driver adjustment. A nice touch on GT models is a set of electroluminescent gauges, but lacking on the upscale scale is availability of a navigation system. When cars approach the 30-large threshold, which our tester surpassed at $30,082 delivered, most buyers expect at least the option of having a nav system.

Seating is comfortable and sized for adults. Six-footers will find that room in back starts to run tight if like-size people are riding in front. The trunk measures 11.4 cubic feet of capacity - not overly large, but well shaped for cargo. Liftover height is low, and there is a pass-through for long, skinny items, but the rear seats don't fold - a surprising lack of utility from a company that trades in that commodity.

Photos: © Dan Lyons 2005