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Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback
First generation (1995–1999)
First generation
Manufacturer Subaru
Also called Legacy Grand Wagon
Production 1995–present Legacy Lancaster (MY99)
Assembly Ōta, Gunma, Japan Production 1995–1999
Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Body style 5-door station wagon
Class Mid-size station wagon / crossover SUV 4-door sedan (USA only)
Mid-size car (sedan)
Engine 2.2L SOHC 135 hp (101 kW) H4
Layout F4 layout 2.5L DOHC 165 hp (123 kW) H4
Transmission 4-speed automatic
The Subaru Outback is a station wagon manufactured 5-speed manual
by Fuji Heavy Industries since 1995. Its original concept
originated with Subaru of America, which was suffering Wheelbase 103.5 in (2,629 mm)
from slumping sales in the mid-1990s partly due to a lack Length 185.8 in (4,719 mm)
of an entry in the then-burgeoning sport utility vehicle
Width 67.5 in (1,715 mm)
market. Lacking the finances to design an all-new sport
utility vehicle, Subaru decided to add body cladding and Height 63 in (1,600.2 mm)
a suspension lift to their Legacy wagon. Christened the
Related Subaru Legacy
Outback,
Legacy Outback after the rugged areas of Australia, Aus-
tralian actor Paul Hogan was the spokesman in the North
American market, playing off the Australian name of the
vehicle and portraying the vehicle as a capable and more
efficient alternative to larger, truck-based SUVs.
All Outbacks sold worldwide are equipped with all-
wheel drive as standard equipment, the only drivetrain
setup available.
Sales exceeded expectations, with Tim Mahoney, Se-
nior Vice President of Subaru of America stating "[the
Outback] saved our company."[1]
Subaru introduced the Outback to Japan as the Legacy
Wagon–then renamed Legacy Lancaster in model
Grand Wagon
year 1997. In 2004, the Outback name was adopted world-
wide and moved to its own model line (except in Japan).
All vehicles in the Outback line are derived from Subaru’s 1998 Subaru Legacy Grandwagon Lancaster Limited (Japan)
Outback),
Legacy, except the Outback Sport (aka Impreza Outback
which is derived from the Impreza hatchback. The Legacy Outback was formally introduced to the
Some[1] credit Subaru for inventing the crossover North American market at the 1994 New York Auto Show,
genre with the Outback, while others point to it as the and was known in Japan starting August 1995 as the Le-
first in a resurgence of a class of vehicles that started Wagon, Outback,
gacy Grand Wagon and in Australia as the Outback a
with American Motors’ Eagle wagon, launched in 1979. trim package with normal ground clearance but an "SUV
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motive production facility in Lafayette, Indiana that also
manufactured the Isuzu Rodeo and the badge engineered
Honda Passport, traditional SUVs with transfer case in-
stalled four-wheel-drive and an extended ground clear-
ance.
Subaru Legacy Outback (US)
look" with two-tone paint and fog lights. For the 1994
model year, the Legacy wagon in the North American 1st-gen Legacy SUS Limited (US)
market was available as the Alpine Sport and Sun Sport,
which were Value Option Packages included on the "L" In September 1997, the Japanese Legacy Grand Wagon
trim level wagon, and graphics denoting the option pack- was renamed Legacy Lancaster though 1998 cars retained
age installed. In Japan the Legacy wagon was called the the Grand Wagon nameplate along with the new Lancast-
Legacy Touring Wagon so the Grand wagon nomencla- er plate. The JDM Grand Wagon and Lancaster were only
ture was meant to signify a more grand, luxurious ap- available with the DOHC 2.5-liter flat-4 engine, receiving
proach to equipment offered. The exterior was designed a 10 hp (7.5 kW) improvement in 1998. Some Japanese-
by Olivier Boulay, who was hired by Subaru on a short- spec Grand Wagons came with digital climate control,
term basis. plaid seat upholstery, a dual-range manual transmission
In 1995, the first year the Outback was introduced, and a Momo black leather steering wheel. Because the
the Outback was a trim package on the base model Legacy only engine available in Japan was the 2.5-liter engine,
wagon "L", that primarily consisted of the heavy cloth in- and the exterior dimensions exceeded Japanese regula-
terior, berber carpet floor mats, a luggage rack and fog tions for vehicles classified as a "compact", Japanese buy-
lights with a standard height suspension. This approach ers of the Grand Wagon were liable for taxes charged to
was also used on the smaller Impreza wagon, with the larger cars, and was regarded as a luxury vehicle in Japan.
name Outback Sport. When the 1996 model year arrived, The Legacy SUS (for "Sport Utility Sedan") was
it gained more aggressive appearing front bumper cov- launched with a limited production test run sold in New
ers, with larger rallye inspired driving lamps replacing England (USA) in 1998 and, based on its success, was
the previously installed fog lights, taller tires with more rolled out nationwide the following year. The "Limited"
aggressive tread, and a 7.3 in (185 mm) ground clearance, trim level package for the Outback wagon was standard
with a 7.87 in (200 mm) ground clearance in Japan. The equipment on the sedan body, with the addition of a
more aggressive appearance was also used on the smaller hood scoop and trunk-mounted rear wing. The "SUS"
Outback Sport while omitting the increase in ground moniker was removed with the introduction of the Se-
clearance from suspension modification. This approach cond Generation. Plastic side cladding was not present on
was inspired by the Legacy having been entered into in- the side doors of the Outback; the lower half of the doors
ternational rallying and long distance racing events, and were painted a contrasting color also found on the front
winning the 1990 Safari Rally in the Group N category. and rear bumper covers.
The previous generation Legacy wagon had an op-
tional air suspension, which allowed the driver to tem-
porarily increase the vehicle’s ground clearance, howev- Second generation (2000–2004)
er the permanent increased ride height used on the Out- Second generation
back proved to be more practical. Subaru sales had been
declining up until that point in North American market.
With the help of clever marketing, a trim level called
the Outback intent on making the Subaru a more capable
multi-terrain vehicle offered an affordable and fuel effi-
cient alternative to the popular SUVs that were outsell-
ing Subaru’s traditional offerings. The Legacy and Out-
back wagons were built at the Subaru of Indiana Auto-
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Also called Subaru Legacy Lancaster (Japan) back was available starting in 2000. The Outback saw a
Subaru Legacy Outback (Europe) competitor from Nissan in Japan only called the Nissan
Avenir Blaster with a similar appearance to the Outback
Production 2000–2004
starting October 17, 2000.
Body style 5-door station wagon The rear seat on the Outback sedan does not fold
4-door sedan (USA only) down, unlike previous generations where the rear seat
Engine 2.5L SOHC 165 hp (123 kW) H4 had a 60:40 folding seat for extended length items. Rear
3.0L DOHC 212 hp (158 kW) H6 headrests are now included as standard equipment on all
trim levels. The ground clearance is 7.3 in (190 mm). The
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual engine now meets California’s LEV emission standard.
All trim levels retained the typical AWD layouts seen
Wheelbase 104.3 in (2,649 mm) in previous generation Outback, depending on transmis-
Length 187.4 in (4,760.0 mm) (wagon) sion choice. Manual transmission models came with a
184.4 in (4,683.8 mm) (sedan) mechanical "Continuous AWD" system which was nor-
mally 50/50 front/rear, and relied on limited slip dif-
Width 68.7 in (1,745 mm)
ferentials to redirect power front to rear, rear to front,
Height 63.3 in (1,607.8 mm) (2000-02 wagon) and from one rear wheel to the other (when fitted with
62.2 in (1,579.9 mm) (2003-04 wagon) a rear limited slip differential). Automatic transmission
58.3 in (1,480.8 mm) (sedan)
models had an electronically controlled AWD system that
Related Subaru Legacy was 90/10 front/rear and redirected differing amounts
of power to the rear wheels continuously. When accel-
erating or driving uphill, the vehicles weight shifts rear-
ward, reducing front wheel traction, causing the trans-
mission to automatically send torque to the rear wheels
to compensate. When braking or driving downhill, the
vehicle’s weight shifts towards the front, reducing rear
wheel traction. The transmission again compensates by
sending torque to the front wheels for better steering
control and braking performance. If the automatic is
placed in Reverse or "1st" gear, the transmission divides
the torque 50-50 to both front and rear wheels.
2000–2002 Subaru Outback Limited wagon (US)
The Outback came standard with a 165 hp (123 kW)
by SAE, 4-cylinder boxer engine, four-cylinder, a DOHC
design in ’98 and ’99 before reverting back to the SOHC
design; that, and maximum torque (166 lb·ft (225 N·m))
was available at a lower rpm. The 2.5 L SOHC four-cylin-
der engine uses a timing belt that must be replaced
around 100,000 miles (160,000 km), whereas the 3.0 L six-
cylinder engine uses a timing chain that doesn’t require
replacement under normal conditions.
The base model six-cylinder was offered as the H6-3.0
— its interior, and available options, were identical to
those of the Outback "Limited", with the exception of
manual transmission, which did not physically fit with
2002 Subaru Outback Limited sedan (US) the larger powerplant. Badging for all 6-cylinder Out-
backs was located on the front grille as well as on the rear
Based on the third generation Legacy, the Outback be- of the vehicle.
came its own model and the Legacy SUS remained unique In a higher trim level, known as the Outback L.L. Bean
to North America, and was realigned with the Outback in the USA, a 200 Watt McIntosh stereo system was stan-
Limited package, offering the sedan, with an optional dard from 2001 to 2003. These were some of the only ve-
horizontal six-cylinder engine, also optional on the wag- hicles ever factory-equipped with McIntosh stereo equip-
on. This bodystyle was introduced to Japan September ment. Options also included an in-dash six-disc CD
1998, and was called the Lancaster for the second gener- changer, VDC (for Vehicle Dynamics Control), and dual
ation, with the six-cylinder in Japan called the Lancaster moonroofs. OnStar was available as an option on the
6. The name Lancaster is used for cities in England, Aus- USA-spec L.L. Bean. In-dash satellite navigation was of-
tralia, Canada and the United States. The USA-spec Out- fered on Japan-spec vehicles on upper trim level wagons
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starting with Model Year 1998, and continued to offer a colours), a light brown wood textured dashboard and a
Momo black leather steering wheel with genuine wood plain instrument cluster. A nudge bar (a smaller style of
inlay, gearshift knob and parking brake handle. Plaid up- bullbar or roobar) was also available as an aftermarket
holstery was still offered on Japan-spec Lancasters. option. The later style (2002–2004) was updated with sil-
VDC,
The six-cylinder was also available as the VDC with ver cladding, an updated range of paint colours, multi-
Subaru’s VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system, which unit headlights (where headlight and indicators were in
integrated stability control with traction control. The different sections of the unit) and internally a dark gray/
system was also mated to a previously used Japanese- black cloth, dark gray plastics, a very dark brown faint
market AWD system, called VTD, in which power was wood texture and metal trims on the dials of the instru-
split 45/55 front-to-rear in normal conditions. When ment cluster.
wheel spin is detected, the system cuts power to the spin- Models available included the base "Outback", the
ning wheel and directs power to those that aren’t. Only "Outback Limited" which added a sunroof and cloth/
when necessary do the brakes slow the affected wheels, leather seats and the "Outback H6" which included the
when the vehicle detects excessive oversteer or under- 6-cylinder engine with VDC as described in this article.
steer. This package had more sound insulation than other The H6 was released with slightly different 16" wheels
trims, as well as those features found on the L.L. Bean, and available in a single metallic pearl off-white colour
such as McIntosh stereo, OnStar, and leather interior. instead of the usual colour with gold or silver cladding.
Its curb weight was just slightly higher than that of the The H6 was only available in automatic, apparently due
standard L.L. Bean trim, and while the VDC badging was to the size of the 6-cylinder engine taking up too much
placed on the front quarter panels only, the H6-3.0 and space to fit the manual box and associated dual range me-
Outback markings were also applied as usual. chanicals.
Australia Subaru Baja
Main article: Subaru Baja
2002–2003 Subaru Outback (MY03) 2.5 wagon (Australia)
2004 Subaru Baja Turbo
The Subaru Baja (pronounced ba-ha) was a light-utility, all-
wheel-drive, four passenger, four-door crossover manu-
factured from 2003 to 2006 by Subaru. The Baja combined
the handling and passenger carrying characteristics of a
car with the open-bed versatility, and to a lesser degree,
2001–2002 Subaru Outback (MY02) H6 3.0 wagon (Australia) load capacity of a pickup truck.
The unibody design borrowed heavily from existing
Australian-specification vehicles differ from cars deliv- mechanicals, platform and sheetmetal of the second gen-
ered in the United States by following the Japanese mod- eration Subaru Outback wagon.[2] Production began on
els; primarily headlights, side indicators (on front quar- July 18, 2002[3] as a 2003 model at the Lafayette, Indiana,
ter panels), rear tail lights, front and rear bumpers and factory (Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., aka SIA)
a higher placing of the "Outback" badging on the front once shared with Isuzu.
door bodywork (as opposed to being placed on the plastic The Baja’s concept recalls many similar car-based,
cladding). open-bed vehicles:
This generation of Outback was released in an early • Subaru’s earlier BRAT four-wheel-drive, unibody
style with gold coloured cladding, all-in-one headlights pickup marketed in the US from 1978 to 1987
(not dissimilar to the US model headlights) and internally
a light gray cloth (sometimes speckled with various
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• Other small US-marketed unibody pickups:
Volkswagen Caddy, Jeep Comanche, Dodge
Rampage/Plymouth Scamp
• The prominent US rear-wheel drive Ford Ranchero
and Chevy El Camino[4]
• the two- and four-door vehicles of Australia, known
as Utes
• much earlier American car-based pickup truck
known as Coupe Utilities.
The Baja is named after Mexico’s Baja California peninsu-
la—home to the Baja 1000 off-road race.
3rd-gen Subaru Outback Limited sedan (USA)
Third generation (2003–2009)
Third generation
2003–2006 Subaru Outback (Australia)
Also called Legacy Outback (Japan and Europe)
Production 2003–2009
Body style 5-door station wagon
4-door sedan (USA only from 2005 to 2007)
Engine 2.5L SOHC 175 hp (130 kW) H4
2.5L DOHC 250 hp (186 kW) H4 turbo
3.0L DOHC 250 hp (186 kW) H6
2.0L turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4 (EU)
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
5-speed automatic 2006–2009 Subaru Outback (Australia)
Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm)
Length 188.7 in (4,793 mm) (2005-07 wagon)
186.2 in (4,729 mm) (sedan)
189 in (4,801 mm) (2008-09 wagon)
Width 69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Height 63.2 in (1,605 mm) (2005-07 wagon)
59.1 in (1,501 mm) (sedan)
61.6 in (1,565 mm) (2008-09 base wagon)
Related Subaru B9 Tribeca
Subaru Legacy
2008-2009 Subaru Outback (US)
October 22, 2003, with the debut of the fourth-generation
Legacy at the 60th Frankfurt Auto Show, the Outback 3.0 L H6 were introduced at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show.
name is now being used in all markets with the launch The ground clearance is 8.5 in (220 mm).
of the third-generation Outback wagon, in order to ratio- The Outback carries the same model codes as the Le-
nalize the name Outback, which prior to then had only gacy Wagon, BP9 for the 2.5 liter, and BPE for the 3.0-liter
been used in export markets. Models equipped with a model. The highest trim level offered in the USA is the
Outback L.L. Bean that offers optional equipment as stan-
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Model Years Type (code) Power, torque@rpm
Global engines
2.5i 2005- 2,457 cc (2.5 L; 149.9 cu in) SOHC H4 N/A (Naturally 173 PS (127 kW; 171 hp)@6000, 227 N·m
Aspirated) (EJ253) (167 ft·lbf)@4400
3.0R 2004- 3,000 cc (3.0 L; 183.1 cu in) DOHC H6 AVCS (EZ30) 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@6000, 297 N·m
(219 ft·lbf)@4200
2.0D 2008- 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) DOHC H4 turbodiesel (EE20) 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@3600, 350 N·m
(258 ft·lbf)@1800
dard, including wood and leather steering wheel, an aux- Diesel
iliary port on the stereo for MP3 compatibility, perforat-
The Subaru EE series flat-4 diesel engine is offered in
ed leather seats, GPS navigation, double sized, one piece,
both Legacy and Outback models in Europe exclusively.
glass moonroof and the H6.
Identified as the Subaru Outback 2.0D, the vehicle was re-
A new Outback variant for 2005+ is the Outback XT.
leased March 2008. The vehicle is offered with a 6-speed
This model comes with Subaru’s turbocharged 2.5L
manual transmission only. The official introduction of
4-cylinder engine found in the Impreza WRX model. This
the Legacy and Outback diesel was at the Geneva Motor
engine produces 243 hp (181 kW), which is much higher
Show in March, 2008.
than the naturally aspirated 2.5L producing 175 hp
According to the Subaru Owners on-line newsletter
(130 kW). The XT model can be equipped with any of
dated March 2008, Subaru is "currently making modifi-
the 3 standard transmissions: 4-speed Auto-SportShift,
cations to the diesel so it meets the more stringent U.S.
5-speed Auto-SportShift, or 5-speed manual.
standards. Subaru diesel models should be domestically
In July 2008, Subaru ceased offering a special edition
available in two to three years."[9][10][11]
L.L. Bean trim level on the Outback.[5] Subaru beefed up
their AWD 4EAT transmission’s design and released the
5EAT w/ SportShift in 2005 The Outback received styling
Engines
revisions for the 2008 model year, notably an enlarged,
chrome-ringed grille. As of the 2008 model year, the Le-
Transmissions
gacy wagon and Outback sedan were discontinued in the
United States, leaving the Legacy sedan and Outback Fourth generation (2009–)
wagon. The JDM and EU diesel model has a "Start/Stop"
Fourth generation
button (in the top-of-the-line-model), found in Lexus, In-
finiti, Audi and other high end makers.
For 2008, the 2.5i USA model has been certified PZEV
emissions, and a badge has been attached to the rear of
the vehicle on the bottom right hand side of the tailgate.
All other models are certified LEV2. The PZEV Outback is
available for sale in all 50 states, unlike other manufac-
turers who only sell PZEV certified vehicles in states that
have adopted California emission standards.
In 2007, the Outback (along with the Ford Mondeo)
won Top Gear’s "Car of the Year" award.[6]
Manufacturer Subaru
EyeSight Production 2009–
Starting May 2008, the Japanese-spec Legacy could be fit- Body style 5-door station wagon
ted with a new safety feature called EyeSight. It consists
of two cameras, one on each side of the rear-view mir- Layout AWD
ror, that use human-like stereoscopic vision to judge dis- Engine 2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel 148 hp (110 kW) H4
tances and generally keep tabs on the driver. The system 2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp (130 kW) H4
helps maintain a safe distance on the highway, warns the 3.6 L DOHC DAVCS 256 hp (191 kW) H6
driver during unintended lane departure, emits a wake Transmission Lineartronic CVT
up call should everyone else pull away from the traffic 5-speed automatic
lights, and keeps an eye out for pedestrians.[7][8] SI- 6-speed manual
Cruise has been integrated into the EyeSight feature as a Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,741 mm)
driver safety aid.
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Model Years Type
Global engines
2.5i 2003?- 5-speed manual dual range, 4-speed Sportshift
3.0R 2003?- 5-speed Sportshift
2.0D 2008–2009 6-speed manual
Length 188.2 in (4,780 mm) distinguished by its hood scoop and "Boxer Diesel" em-
blem on the rear. January 21, 2010, the Outback was in-
Width 71.7 in (1,821 mm) troduced for sale in South Korea.
Height 65.7 in (1,669 mm) Subaru introduced improvements to the chassis that
they call Dynamic Chassis Control Concept, which uses
Curb weight 3,658 lb (1,659 kg) (3.6R Limited)
high-tensile steel in critical areas to achieve high
Related Subaru Legacy strength with lighter weight. The front-end structure in-
Subaru Tribeca troduces Cradle Mount that isolates the suspension and
Subaru Exiga engine from the passenger compartment for a smoother
and quieter ride using rubber mounts. New for this gen-
The fourth generation Subaru Outback was introduced in eration is a double wishbone rear suspension, with all
April 2009 at the New York Auto Show, the fifteenth an- suspension links and the rear differential isolated from
niversary of the first Outback’s introduction at the same the rear subframe with large rubber mounts to minimize
event. The Outback was introduced in Japan May 20, noise and vibration intruding into the passenger com-
2009.[12] The "Legacy" prefix has been dropped interna- partment. Subaru has also added safety technologies
tionally. Air Bags are offered for the driver and front pas- such as Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, and
senger, side bolster airbags for front seats on the outer Electronic Brakeforce Distribution to the list of standard
edge, side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers features.
and a knee bolster air bag for the driver. In North America, the fifth generation Outback won
The ground clearance increases to 8.7 in (220 mm), Motor Trend magazines Sport/Utility of the Year Award
and is the ninth Subaru vehicle to feature continuously for 2010, and Ward’s Automotive Group’s 2010 Interior of
variable transmission (CVT). The double-sized moonroof the Year awards in the popular-priced car category un-
is no longer being offered, and has been reduced to a der $29,999.[13]
conventional size that doesn’t extend over the rear seats.
The turbocharged engine is also no longer offered on all North American models
international versions of the Outback. An engine coolant
temperature gauge is no longer offered, replaced by a fu-
el economy gauge instead. When the engine temperature
is below normal, an indicator light shines blue and when
the engine is overheating, the light turns red. Using the
key to unlock the drivers door after locking the vehicle
with the remote will set off the security system; the vehi-
cle must be unlocked with the remote, a tradition going
back to the first generation when remote keyless access
was introduced.
The side windows are no longer frameless, ending a
Subaru tradition started with the first generation Leone
in the early 1970s. The "D" pillar on the wagon is no 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited (US)
longer covered in glass, also ending a design tradition es-
tablished with the first generation and borrowed from Trim level designations have been modified based on the
the Subaru XT. The front and rear bumper covers are no engine installed; the Subaru EJ engine 2.5 L naturally as-
longer painted a contrasting color, but the plastic side pirated engine are labeled 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, and 2.5i
body cladding continues. The external "Limited" badge Limited, with the Subaru EZ 6-cylinder engine identified
has been retired on North American vehicles, and if the as 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited. As with previous
vehicle has the 3.6 L six-cylinder engine, the rear of the generations, leather interior is only available in 2 colors
vehicle has a "3.6R" badge applied internationally. Black (Warm Ivory or Off-Black) on Limited trim packages on
housing for headlights is not offered on the Outback specific exterior colors, and a glass moonroof is optional
worldwide. The Outback with 2.0 L diesel engine can be only on the Limited; cloth interiors are offered in the
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specified colors on lower trim level packages. A 440 W, that have adopted California emission standards. All oth-
9-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system, using Dolby Pro er models have been certified LEV2 or ULEV.
Logic II technology and DTS Digital Sound, with Blue- In the States, in 2010 and 2011 Erika Davies is the
tooth and iPod capability is optional on the Limited trim voice of the Subaru Outback commercial featuring the
packages. An 8 in (203 mm) voice activated GPS touch song "I Love You, I Do".[14]
screen navigation system is optional only on the Limited.
A separate Bluetooth wireless package with voice recog- Japanese models
nition, called Blueconnect, is available on lower trim lev-
els and is not offered internationally. A Harman/Kardon-
sourced stereo with a 6-disc in-dash CD changer and SRS
Circle Surround sound is the standard sound system pro-
vided, with six speakers on all trim levels. A dual zone
digital climate control system with 6-speed fan is stan-
dard and only available on the Limited; the base and
Premium model have a 4-speed fan. Base and Premium
trim levels have silver metallic trim on the interior door
panels and dashboard; the Limited trim package has
woodgrain accents.
All trim levels are fitted with a retractable roof in-
stalled luggage rack, where the crossmembers are per-
manently attached but can be swung into the luggage
JDM Subaru Outback 3.6R (note difference in front grille, side
carrier support structure when not in use, currently
mirror installed turn signals, and pop-up headlight washers)
available only on North American models. Also, the
North American Outback has lower side body claddings,
The Japanese-specification Outback is available with ei-
which are not applied to international models (although
ther the 2.5 L flat-4 or the 3.6 L flat-6 engine.[15] The EJ20
the cladding may come on international models as a
engine is no longer used in the Legacy or the Legacy Out-
dealer-installed option). The interior retractable rear
back.[16] The trim levels are 2.5i, 2.5i L package and 3.6R
cargo cover has a separate storage compartment in the
and 3.6R SI-Cruise. SI-Cruise is an autonomous cruise con-
spare tire storage area so that the cargo cover can be re-
trol system that can reduce or resume a preset speed or
moved for large items but stored inside the vehicle and
bring the vehicle to a complete stop if the system de-
out of the way. The rear seatbacks can be partially re-
tects a slower vehicle is being followed, without driver
clined for comfort.
intervention. Air vents are installed for rear passengers
All models are now available with painted exterior
at the back of the center front armrest compartment. The
door handles, with black exterior side mirrors on the
front hood (bonnet) and front bumper covers are not in-
base level 2.5i, and painted mirrors on Premium and
terchangeable with the North American version due to
Limited. The Limited can be identified externally by sim-
slight changes in the sheet metal. Turn signal repeaters
ulated aluminium surround for the front foglights and
are still integrated into the side exterior mirrors on all
matching trim piece on the bottom edges of the side
Japanese-spec models. Woodgrain accents are standard
door sill protector, front, and rear bumpers; the Premium
on the "L" package and the SI-Cruise vehicle, silver ac-
and base model remain black. The grille appearance is
cents on lower trim levels.
unique on North American models so as to provide a vi-
SI-Drive, or Subaru Intelligent-Drive,[17] (Japanese:
Japanese:
sual similarity to the larger facelifted Tribeca and the
SI-Drive)
SI-Drive) is standard equipment on all trim versions. It
third generation Forester. The 2.5i uses the flat-4 engine
is a feature that enables three distinctly different modes
with 6-speed manual transmission or the optional Lin-
of vehicle performance characteristics (identified as
eartronic Continuously variable transmission with steer-
"Sport", "Sport Sharp", and "Intelligent") by regulating
ing column-mounted paddle shifters that allows the dri-
the engine control unit (ECU), the automatic transmis-
ver to select 6 "virtual gears" in manual mode. The 3.6R
sion control unit (TCU, if equipped), and by fine-tuning
uses the flat-6 engine (from the Subaru Tribeca) exclu-
the electronically controlled throttle. The SI-Drive con-
sively with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The con-
trol knob is installed on the center console between the
ventional automatic transmission is only available with
heated front seat control switches. The "Intelligent"
the flat-6 engine, and the 6-speed manual transmission is
mode makes throttle response more gradual, and de-
not available on the 2.5i Limited. The PZEV Outback 2.5i,
creases maximum engine power by 10 percent. The
identified by a badge attached to the rear of the vehicle,
"Sport" mode allows the engine to run at higher speeds
continues to be sold in all 50 states, unlike other manu-
and increases fuel efficiency by 5 percent in comparison
facturers who only sell PZEV certified vehicles in states
to Subaru engines without the feature. The "Sport #
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smart key is available as an option coupled with two po-
sition memory seat that memorizes driver’s seat posi-
tions and adjustments, exterior mirror adjustment, and
climate control settings. The settings can be customized
based on the smart key module being used to unlock and
start the car. The Outback can be fitted with twin white
LED lights installed on the interior hatch vertically sur-
rounding the rear window, with a separate light switch
for additional illumination when the rear hatch is open.
On the one year anniversary of the introduction of
the fourth generation, "EyeSight" was once again offered
on the Japanese-spec Outback. EyeSight consists of 2
cameras with one on each side of the interior rear-view
mirror, that use human-like stereoscopic vision to judge
distances and generally keep tabs on the driver. The sys-
tem can help maintain a safe distance on the highway, a
lane departure warning system, a wake up call when traf-
fic lights change, and even keeps an eye out for pedestri-
SI-Drive control knob (earlier version)
ans. SI-Cruise has been integrated into the EyeSight fea-
ture as a driver safety aid.
(Sharp)" mode makes throttle response more abrupt and
enables the automatic transmission to maintain higher European models
RPMs within a given gear’s range, and minimizes the
electric power steering wheel effort. When the engine is
started, the default setting is the "Sport" selection.
Japanese buyers can choose two different premium
level entertainment systems; they can select the previ-
ously described Harman/Kardon GPS-stereo with six
speakers, or a McIntosh sourced GPS/stereo with Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, a separate powered amplifier
and 10 speakers. Both units are Gracenote, G-BOOK and
VICS enabeled, with both systems available with an inter-
nal 600 MHz 40GB HDD coupled with a digital TV tuner
that can be watched when the transmission is in park and 2010 Subaru Outback 2.0D (BR)
the parking brake applied. Both stereos are compatible
with CD, CD-R/RW, DVD and DVD R/RW as well as MP3 The European engine choices are the flat-4 EE20 2.0 L tur-
and WMA music formats. A Harman/Kardon sourced bodiesel, the EJ25 2.5 L or the EZ36 3.6 L flat-6, with SI-
stereo with a 6-disc in-dash CD changer and SRS Circle Drive available only on the six-cylinder. Trim level pack-
Surround sound is the entry level sound system offered ages are the 2.0D Comfort, Trend and Active, the 2.5i
with six speakers and is standard equipment. The McIn- Comfort and Trend, or the 3.6R Exclusive. The interior
tosh stereo facia is offered in the trademark black with a colors of Warm Ivory or Off Black are offered, but the
clear plastic overlay and the center dashboard trim piece Warm Ivory interior is only available in leather. Wood ac-
retains the brushed aluminum appearance but the color cents are only available on the Exclusive trim package.
is black, with the climate controls offered in a matching The dual-zone climate control system is standard on all
black appearance, instead of the standard silver. Oddly, trim levels. The turbodiesel is available with the Warm
the Japanese version has a retractable cover for the con- Ivory interior with the Harman/Kardon sound system
sole installed cupholders, whereas the North American with six speakers and the satellite navigation, but the on-
version has exposed cupholders without a retractable ly transmission offered is the six-speed manual transmis-
cover. The dual-zone climate control system is standard sion. Cruise control, heated seats, automatic windshield
on all trim levels. wipers, HID headlights with headlight washers, heated
The GPS navigation system can be displayed in a split- exterior mirrors, glass moonroof and 17" wheels are
screen format showing both two- and three dimensions standard equipment. The smart key is available only on
with graphic landmarks instead of a flat screen without the Exclusive or Comfort trim packages, coupled with the
geographical images. HID headlights are standard on all satellite navigation system and memory seats. The front
models except the base 2.5i, as well as automatic rain hood (bonnet) and front bumper covers use the Japanese
sensing windshield wipers and headlight washers. A configuration, with turnsignal repeaters on the exteri-
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or mirrors, and standard equipment front and rear fog-
lights. The turbodiesel and the 2.5i engines are Euro5
compliant.
United Kingdom models
The Outback is available to United Kingdom buyers with
a choice of the flat-4 Subaru EE turbodiesel with a
6-speed manual transmission, the 2.5 L flat-4 with the
CVT transmission, or the 3.6 L flat-6 engine with SI-Drive
and an 5-speed automatic transmission. The trim level
packages are the 2.0D SE and 2.0D SE NavPlus diesel, the
2.5i SE and the 2.5i SE NavPlus and the 3.6R. The interior
is offered in black only, with leather on all trim levels.
The interior trim strips on the doors and dashboard are
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i (BR)
silver on all models except the 3.6R, which has woodgrain
trim. The front bumper and bonnet use the Japanese con-
figuration, to include self-levelling HID headlights and
headlight washers. The UK and Europe are offered an ex-
terior paint selection, called Camellia Red Pearl that is
not available in Japan or North America. For vehicle secu-
rity, a Thatcham Category 1 perimeter alarm and immo-
biliser, along with a rolling code ECU engine immobiliser
are standard equipment. The dual-zone climate control
system is standard on all trim levels. The 2.5i and the tur-
bodiesel engines are Euro5 compliant.
The smart key is available on NavPlus and 3.6R mod-
els only. 17" alloy wheels are standard on all models, as
well as rain sensing automatic wipers, two position mem-
ory seat, heated exterior mirrors, glass moonroof, heat-
ed front seats, fog lights, and tilt and telescoping steering
Australian interior with McIntosh stereo system and SI-Drive
wheel. The Harman/Kardon stereo with 6 speakers and
control knob
the rear-view backup camera is installed only on vehi-
cles with the voice recognition NavPlus system. The stan-
dard stereo system uses an in-dash 6-disc CD auto-chang- diesel 2.0D, 2.0D Premium, 2.0D Premium SatNav. The en-
er and automatic speed-sensing volume adjustment that gines offered are the EJ25, EZ36 and the EE20 turbodiesel.
is MP3 player compatible. Australians can choose either the Lineartronic CVT or a
6-speed manual transmission on the EJ25, but transmis-
South African models sion choices on the EZ36 are limited to the 5-speed au-
tomatic, and the EE20 turbodiesel is available with the
[2]
6-speed manual transmission exclusively. The Off Black
The Outback is offered with black interior; specifica-
interior color is standard across the range, however the
tions are similar to European "Comfort" trim package.
Warm Ivory is available on the 3.6R, with leather interior
Outback 2.5i Premium is available with the choice of Lin-
offered on vehicles identified as "Premium". Cloth is of-
eartronic CVT or six-speed manual transmission, includ-
fered on the 2.5i, 3.6R and the 2.0D. SI-Drive is only avail-
ing leather trim, memory function for the driver’s seat,
able on the 3.6R, following the international trend. The
electric sunroof, dual zone climate control and rear air
front bumper and hood (bonnet) use the Japanese config-
vents. Satellite navigation is not offered along with the
uration. The Australian EJ25 and EE20 engines are Euro4
premium Harman/Kardon sound system.
compliant.
Recently, the 2.0 diesel (6-speed manual only) and
The dual-zone climate control system is standard on
3.6R models have been introduced.
all trim levels. Sound systems offered include the McIn-
tosh stereo with 10 speakers, a separate powered amplifi-
Australian models er and satellite navigation provided by "WhereIs", a ser-
The Outback sold in Australia resembles the vehicle sold vice provided by Telstra Corporation Ltd, or the Harman/
in Europe, with some features only available in Japan. Kardon stereo with the satellite navigation and 6 speak-
The trim level packages are the 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i ers, or the unit offered in North America and Europe with
Premium SatNav, the 3.6R, 3.6R Premium SatNav and the a 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 6 speakers. The McIn-
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Model Years Type (code) Power, torque@rpm
Global engines
2.5i 2009- 2,457 cc (2.5 L; 149.9 cu in) SOHC H4 N/A (Naturally 167 PS (123 kW; 165 hp)@5600, 229 N·m
Aspirated) i-AVLS (EJ253) (169 ft·lbf)@4000
3.6R 2009- 3,629 cc (3.6 L; 221.5 cu in) DOHC H6 dual AVCS (EZ36) 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp)@5600, 350 N·m
(258 ft·lbf)@4400
2.0D 2009- 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) DOHC H4 turbodiesel (EE20) 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@3600, 350 N·m
(258 ft·lbf)@1800-2400
Model Years Type
Global engines
2.5i 2009- 6-speed manual, Lineartronic CVT
3.6R 2009- 5-speed Sportshift
2.0D 2009- 6-speed manual
tosh unit sold in Australia has function buttons written
in English and is different than the Japanese unit, due
to Japanese characters being used on some of the func-
tions. The Australian McIntosh or Harman/Kardon GPS-
stereo packages are not Gracenote, G-BOOK and VICS en-
abled, and do not have the internal 600 MHz 40GB HDD
coupled with a digital TV tuner. The center dashboard
trim is color matched based on the stereo installed; if
it has either one of the Harman/Kardon units, the trim
color is silver brushed aluminum, and if the McIntosh is
installed the trim color is black brushed aluminum. The 1995–2001 Subaru Outback Sport
climate controls are also colored either silver or black
as well. Silver trim is installed on the doors and dash-
One engine was offered, which was the 2.2-liter, and
board, with woodgrain available only on the 3.6R. Cruise
it was the first time the 2.2 engine was used in the Amer-
control, heated seats, automatic windshield wipers, HID
ican Impreza. Later, the 2.5 engine was introduced. In Ja-
headlights with headlight washers, heated exterior mir-
pan, the Impreza Sport Wagon was offered with a simi-
rors, and 17" wheels are standard equipment. The smart
lar approach to the Outback Sport, calling it the Impreza
key is available only on the 3.6R, and the glass moonroof
Gravel Express with the WRX turbocharged engine.
is only offered on Premium trim packages.
Subaru discontinued the Gravel Express when the second
generation Impreza was introduced due to very limited
Engines sales, and introduced the Subaru Forester as a replace-
ment. The hoodscoop found on the American Outback
Transmissions Sport was non-functional but was probably included be-
cause the American and Japanese versions were built at
Subaru Outback Sport the same factory in Japan. The Outback Sport was offered
with optional equipment, such as a gauge pack installed
The Outback Sport was first introduced in 1995 as an up-
on top of the dashboard, that included a digital compass,
dated Impreza "L" Sport Wagon, and is currently offered
outside temperature and barometer or altimeter readin-
only in the USA. The Outback Sport is the top trim level
gs.
of the Impreza wagon model with no significant mechan-
The Second Generation Outback Sport was sold in
ical or performance changes from the lower trim lev-
Australia for model years 2001-2007, but it was renamed
els aside from a slightly lifted suspension. The Outback
as the Impreza RV with the same color scheme as the
Sport package was never available on the Impreza sedan
American version.[18][19] The Australian version had a
or coupe from Subaru, unlike the Outback package be-
dual-range manual transmission, not available in the
ing available on both the Legacy-based sedan and wagon
USA. With the introduction of the Third Generation Im-
(due to the size, the Outback Sport was smaller than Out-
back).
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At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the third generation
Outback Sport was introduced to Europe with the name
Impreza XV. Photographs of the European XV taken from
auto shows show that the ground clearance appears to
have been increased over the standard ride height of
the Impreza, demonstrating a well used approach to the
Forester and Legacy-based Outback.
2008–2009 Subaru Outback Sport
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