Interesting Facts About the Subaru Legacy BD
The Subaru Legacy entered its second generation in the early 1990s, with the BD sedan debuting in Japan in October 1993 and arriving in North America in 1995. This generation marked a pivotal shift for the model, introducing new body styles and ending the era of North American turbo variants.
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Launch Timeline and Market Rollout
The BD‑coded second‑generation Legacy was launched in Japan in October 1993 and later introduced to the North American market for the 1995 model year, while production in Japan continued until 1997. The related BG step‑roof wagon (later known as the Outback trim) reached North America in 1996.
Body‑Style Diversification and Facelift
The BD designation refers to the sedan version, whereas the BG code identifies the step‑roof wagon that featured the raised‑ground‑clearance Outback trim. After a largely unchanged run, the JDM Legacy received a facelift in June 1996, refreshing its appearance before the generation ended.
End of North American Turbo Models
With the introduction of the second‑generation Legacy in 1995, all turbocharged models in North America were discontinued, marking a notable shift in the model’s performance lineup for that market.
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