Great engine and AWD performance stock, and it only gets better if you plan to modify it.
Even on the very sub-par stock tires, this car handles great from the factory. Neutral through the corners w/ over or understeer available as required.
Subaru reliability is legendary, and I have seen that so far.
Great brake set-up from the factory. OEM pads are slightly inferior, but w/ replacements there are very few cars that have the capacity that the Legacy does from the factory. The safety is the best in the business, period.