Yes, the 2011 Subaru Legacy does have a CVT (continuously variable transmission). The 2010 Legacy introduced a new powertrain lineup featuring the new Subaru Lineartronic CVT, which was carried over to the 2011 model year as well.
Contents
- Do all Subaru Legacy have CVT?
- What Subaru models have no CVT?
- What year did Subaru go to CVT?
- What years did Subaru have CVT transmission problems?
- What kind of transmission does a 2011 Subaru Legacy have?
- Do any Subarus not have CVT transmissions?
- What years did Subaru have CVT problems?
- Does the 2011 Subaru Legacy have a CVT transmission?
- How do I know if my Subaru has a CVT transmission?
- Which Subarus use CVT?
Do all Subaru Legacy have CVT?
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Sport and Touring XT models come with a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter engine. All Legacy models have all-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
What Subaru models have no CVT?
Since 2014, the Lineartronic® CVT has been standard in all automatic Subaru models and trims (except the Subaru BRZ).
What year did Subaru go to CVT?
Subaru Lineartronic CVT TR690 and TR580
In the US, the Lineartronic is available with the 2.5i engine in the Outback, Legacy and Forester(2014), and the 2.0 FB engine in the Impreza and slightly modified for the XV Crosstrek.
What years did Subaru have CVT transmission problems?
The models and years that were affected mainly by transmission issues are:
- Crosstrek, 2013 – 2015.
- Crosstrek Hybrid, 2014 – 2015.
- Forester (2.0 and 2.5 liter engines), 2014 – 2015.
- Impreza, 2012 – 2015.
- Legacy, 2010 – 2015.
- Legacy 3.6L V6, 2015.
- Outback, 2010 – 2015.
- Outback 3.6L V6, 2015.
What kind of transmission does a 2011 Subaru Legacy have?
From the 2.5-liter 170-hp engine with fuel-efficient available Lineartronic & Continuously Variable Transmission to the 256-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with 6-speed manual transmission to the 256-hp 3.6 liter engine with 5-speed automatic transmission, the question is what to do with all this performance.
Do any Subarus not have CVT transmissions?
RAM: No modern RAM is equipped with a CVT. Subaru: The manual Impreza and the BRZ are the only non-CVT cars from Subaru. Tesla: No modern Tesla is equipped with a CVT.
What years did Subaru have CVT problems?
My wife and I after too much struggle and arguments had our heart set on Subaru Outback, but when we went to appraise our current car, the appraiser planted this seed of CVT issues Subaru haas which have to watch out for. We did a bit research and found that that was more of an issue between 2014 to 2019.
Does the 2011 Subaru Legacy have a CVT transmission?
The Legacy’s 2.5i models equipped with Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT best some competitors’ FWD models with a 31 mpg EPA highway rating. Legacy carries over for 2011 with minor model line updates.
How do I know if my Subaru has a CVT transmission?
You may notice a difference if you pay close attention. With a CVT, there are no gears, period, so you hear the engine rev when you press the accelerator but you never feel any power interruption as the gears change.
Which Subarus use CVT?
Subaru’s CVT transmissions are designed to work with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and they are used in a range of Subaru vehicles such as the Impreza, Legacy, Crosstrek, and Forester.
