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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 2008 -  photosI 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 hompage I compare the Outback to other cars compare 2006, 2005 engines and transmissions 2008 1996-1999 2000-2004 2005-2007 Outback (05 shown) unofficial page by Joe Spitz who is solely responsible for all information. information is subject to change, correction. Not responsible for errors, typos, omissions Discounted prices on a single car or multiple vehicle fleet sales   Contact Joe Spitz, internet sales at Carter Subaru, Seattle, Wa. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii. all text, photos, formatting © J. Spitz  unauthorized copying prohibited    V 5/17/07 you are here: http://www.cars101.com/outback.html

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.
10/5/2005 Kelly 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.

2004 few changes. New look splash guards and wood trim. New lower accent colors for LL Bean and VDC, H6 models get new look alloy wheels, new leather color on shift handle, new logos. NEW California spec cars for 4 cylinder models. SULEV 2 (super-ultra low emission) or Partial Zero Emission (PZEV) vehicles for sale California and the NorthEast and a few neighboring states. These will not be available outside those states. Destination increases $25 to $550.
2003 No major changes for the Outback. OnStar standard on H-6 models, new colors, new suspension springs for smoother ride, new front grill. The base Outback now with All Weather package and CD (no cassette) standard. Small price increases, and the Outback actually is less than 2002 comparably equipped. 2003 New mid-year models: Available after February 2003, 2 new models announced: Audio Edition and H6 wagon. The Audio Edition is focused on warmer climate areas and the H6 wagon is focused on folks wanting more power than the 4 cylinder car buying client expects
2002: 6 cylinder available in the Outback Sedan. Minor changes include different tires, keyless remote, colors, cupholders, dome, door, ignition switch lights, in-glass antenna, re-designed rear center headrest (wgn), sedans have an inside trunk release, and door panel woodtrim now standard. Destination/delivery increased $30
2001: 6 cylinder available.
2000: 5 year major re-design. The car is substancially re-designed and refined with a smoother ride, new standard power driver's seat, new dashboard, more cargo area with less wheel well intrusion and etc
1999 there were few changes. Keyless remote is now standard. SSV (Special Service Vehicle) Outback sedan model is introduced for public safety agency use only, this model is only made for one year.
1998 the Outback Limited offered with either 2 sunroofs or no sunroofs. In January 1998 the upgraded 30th Anniversary (1968-98) models were introduced and the     SUS (Outback sedan) went national.
1997: the Limited Outback was introduced. A sedan version, the Outback SUS (short for 'Sport Utility Sedan') was available in very small numbers in the New England area only. The 2.5L engine is tweaked for 1997 and has 10 more hp than the '96 plus  runs on regular fuel, not premium. The manual tranmission now uses the 2.5L engine and the hill-holder clutch is discontinued. New separate door lock switch. All models have a non-functional 'hood scoop', it's just for looks.
1996: First year for the 'real' Outback with 7.3" ground clearance. Also first year for the 2.5L engine, which in '96 runs on premium fuel and is only available with an automatic transmssion. The manual uses the 2.2L engine and has the hill holder clutch.
1995: The first Outback is a 1995 Legacy L wagon with special trim. This 1995 model is not the Outback as we know it.

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