Subaru's Legacy Becomes History as Its Longest-Running Nameplate Comes to an End in America | Carscoops

      After 35 years of production, the last Legacy sedan has been produced at Subaru’s Indiana plant, which is now transitioning to Forester manufacturing.

      Subaru has concluded Legacy production at its Indiana facility after 35 years.

      Sales have dropped, with 2024 figures showing a 23% decrease to only 19,951 units.

      The assembly of the Outback will also cease at the same plant in October.

      The Subaru Legacy's era in America has come to an end. Approximately 18 months after the company announced the discontinuation of its longest-running and first American-built model, production has officially concluded. Therefore, if you're looking to drive a Legacy, you'll need to find one from the remaining stock.

      Production of the Legacy began at the Lafayette, Indiana plant in September 1989. Initially, the factory was a collaboration between Subaru and Isuzu, which ended in 2022. Following the dissolution of this partnership, Toyota became a major investor at the location, where it produced the popular Camry alongside the Legacy from 2007 until May 2016.

      Across its seven generations, approximately 1.4 million Legacy units have been manufactured at the Indiana plant, made up of 1,056,056 sedans and 342,938 wagons. Unsurprisingly, interest in the Legacy has dwindled recently as more consumers are opting for SUVs. In 2024, only 19,951 units were sold, marking a 23 percent decline from the prior year.

      “This is a bittersweet moment for our company and our associates,” stated Scott Brand, president and chief operating officer of Subaru of Indiana Automotive. “While an important chapter in our history has come to a close, we’re eager to start a new one.”

      Outback production is also shifting back to Japan

      Subaru is not just ending Legacy production at the Indiana plant. By the conclusion of October, the assembly of the Outback will also finalize there, with the manufacturing of the redesigned crossover-wagon returning to Japan. However, the plant will not be closing; it will start producing the Forester, and by spring, it will also manufacture the new Forester Hybrid.

      “We’re excited for what lies ahead,” Brand added. “Launching both gas-powered and hybrid Forester production in the U.S. will allow for a quicker market response for one of Subaru’s most popular models, while also integrating hybrid processes and technology into our operations.”