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The Outback was introduced in 1995 as a trim package on a Legacy wagon.. more below Research individual year pages: price, options, colors, photos and more 2010 specs, photos-  Interior page #1, Options and Upgrades page #2,  Exterior page #3, page #4 I 2009, photos I 2008 -  photos I 2007- photos I 2006 - photos  I  2005 - photos I  2004 - photos  I  2003 I  2002 I 2001 I 2000 I 1998-1999 I 1995-1997 or  sitemap Looking for the Legacy? Please read- this unofficial independent Subaru research site by Joe Spitz is designed to help you learn about Subarus. It is not sponsored, authorized, supported or approved of by Subaru or any dealer and is not connected to, or affiliated with, any dealer. Always contact your local dealer. Information always subject to change, correction.   09 white 2.5i Limited has new for 2009 tinted windows 2008-2009   1996-1999 2000-2004 2005-2007 Outback (05 shown) Buying a Subaru in Seattle or the greater Northwest, Alaska? Call Joe Spitz, selling Subarus since 1996. Internet sales,  Contact  all text, photos, formatting © J. Spitz  unauthorized copying prohibited    V 8.27.09 you are here: http://www.cars101.com/outback.html

8/27/09  Top Safety Pick -  2010 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback are the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's newest Top Safety Pick award winners. "To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the Legacy and Outback." IIHS.org

June 26, 2009. 2010s now arriving on car lots. All new and redesigned, slightly larger interior space but overall length is 1" shorter, more rear seat room, 3.6L 6 cylinder (used in the Tribeca) replaces 3.0L. 2 new transmissions for the 2.5L models - 6 speed manual and CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic. No XT turbo model, it's gone. Premium name replaces SE. Premium models are available with a number of 'Option Packages'.  Prices announced 4/29. Production started early May. 2.5i list price increase $700 but the Limited went down $300. The new larger engine 3.6L Outback now starts $1100 less than the 3.0L version in 09. Production starts 3/27 in Lafayette.
March 2009
2010 Outback- All new and redesigned 2010 Outback first showing will be at the NY Int't Auto Show in April. Larger inside but 1" shorter overall! Taller, more rear seat legroom, slightly more ground clearance.  The 4 cylinder has new 6 speed manual or automatic CVT transmissions. The 3.6L from the Tribeca replaces the 3.0L. Framed windows are a first for the Legacy and Outback.  No Outback turbo, 2009 is the final year. Cars expected in June-July?

2009
Models: 2.5i (was the 2008 Outback), 2.5i SE (was 2008 Outback 2.5i), 3.0R Limited (was the 2008 3.0R LL Bean). Subaru has dropped the  LL Bean affiliation. XT models are the same. Prices announced late May 2008. Cars expected mid June 2008. New color, Seacrest green is a very light, silvery green. PZEV (partial zero emission vehicles) now required in CA, CT, NH, NY, MA, MS, RI, VT, WA, and OR. VDC electronic stability control now standard on all models. New Harman Kardan 440 watt stereo standard in all except 2.5i model. Dark tinted windows standard on 2.5i Limited, XT and 3.0R models. 2.5i Limited gets alloy wheels used on 08 XT and 3.0R. 3.0R no longer has standard auto dimming mirror/compass or wood steering wheel. This is the final year for this 4th generation. 2010 model are expected to be redesigned.
12/10/08 new accessories iPod-iPhone interface for Legacy, Outback, Tribeca.  iPod interface controls your iPod and iPhone through the factory stereo. Also recharges it except for 4th gen Nano and 2nd gen iPhone. Applicable on all Legacy, Outback, and Tribeca 2009-2008-2007 without Satellite radio. Available factory or dealer installed
SPT turbo heat shield applicable on 2009-8-7-6-5 Legacy GT and Outback XT turbos. Helps keeps the turbo warm, retain heat which increases performance.
more to come

2008 All Outbacks are wagons, the Outback sedan has been dropped. All Legacys are now sedans. So if you want a wagon it's the Outback, and if you want a sedan it's a Legacy. Most noticable change is an all new grill so the car has a very different look, also new headlights and tailights, new alloy wheels, new colors, new cloth interior. New telescoping steering wheel with tilt, includes cruise control. Top of the line 3.0R LL Bean 6 cylinder and XT 4 cylinder turbo model steering wheels have audio and SI Drive controls. VDC, electronic stability control, is optional on 2.5i LL Bean and 2.5i Limited LL Bean, both also include Navigation, and VDC continues to be standard on the 3.0R LL Bean and XT turbo. 2007's Outback Basic has been renamed the Outback and has re-designed steel wheels with full wheel covers. Tire pressure monitoring is standard on all models. Key and remote is now one piece instead of separate key and remote as in previous years. All models are now pre-wired for either XM or Sirius satellite radio (was only XM for 2007). EPA fuel economy ratings lower due a change in testing standards.

2007 Price drop on most models!  New model: low price Outback Basic 2.5i. Many models dropped:  SE, VDC, base 3.0R 6cylinder, XT cloth,  Limited 2.5i 5spd manual. Those were all dropped. New colors, fold down rear seats on sedans. All models with MP3 player and aux (iPod) plug, pre-wired for optional Remote Start (auto only), and for XM satellite radio. Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS on all except 2.5i Basic. VDC (vehicle dynamic control)  all wheel drive traction control system on Limited XT and LL Bean models. SRSLabs WOW stereo for certain models.  SI Drive (Subaru Intelligent) on XT models. Horsepower and torque figures on turbos and 6 cylinders has changed due only to a change in test methods. No change in actual power.
12/21/06 12/21/06 2 new 4 cylinder LL Bean models announced with Navigation: 2.5i LL Bean and 2.5i Limited LL Bean. Available late January to Feb.

2006 available mid July. The base cloth model turbo XT has been dropped but a new cloth 6 cylinder model, the 3.0R wagon, replaces it. The 3.0R sedan has been renamed the 3.0R LL Bean sedan. Navigation is optional on the XT Limited and 6 cylinders, and standard on the VDC which is an uncommon model. All models now have standard air filtration and Immobilizer key. A few new color combinations, slight price increases.
11/1/05 new models Subaru announces 2 new models. The all new Outback 2.5i SE and the return of the Outback 2.5i Limited 4 cylinder sedan, both available in mid December. The SE package is a 2.5i with CD changer, navigation, climate control, etc in only 2 colors.
9/29/05 New models: Subaru announces the return of the cloth model Outback XT that was originally discontinued for the 2006my, available starting October 2005. More information below of course.
10/5/2005Kelly Blue Book rates the Outback best Resale Value

2005 available late May 2004. This is a very major 5 year remodel as Subaru moves the new Legacy and Legacy Outback line up-scale.
There's a more contemporary look, smoother and quieter ride and many other features available such as dual climate control, power passenger seat, and 2 new models with 250 horsepower.
Still safety oriented, every Legacy Outback now has 6 airbags. (2 front, 2 front side, 2 front and rear side curtain)
Ground clearance has been increased at least 1" to 8.4"- 8.7" so it remains a very rugged road and family capable car for campers, skiiers etc.
The Outback has not abandoned it's dependable and economical 4cylinder Japanese heritage even as a few of its new higher end models compete in a luxury market not usually associated with Subaru. Fuel economy has been increased slightly on the 2.5i models!
All models are built in Lafayette, Indiana.

Models for 2005:  Outback 2.5i replaces the Outback, Outback 2.5i Limited replaces the Outback Limited,
High-performance Outback XT and XT Limited with the new 250hp turbo engine.
6 cylinder LL Bean, and 3.0R VDC wagon and sedan. The 3.0L H6 (Horizontal 6 cylinder) is upgraded to 250horsepower from 212hp.
New dashboard, body panels, seats, and available dual climate control systems and power passenger seats etc make the Outback a good choice for a wide range of budgets.

Safety: Along with the new emphasis on comfort, power and style, there remains Subaru's long-term focus on safety.
All Legacy and Outback models get 8 airbags: front, front side, and front and rear side curtain airbags

Prices are very competitive, destination is now $575 (Alaska $725).
Please see my 05 spec pages linked above for full price, invoice, option and specifications
Emissions: The basic 2.5i models have 2 emission models, Fed and Ca spec, just as in 2004.

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