the 1996 was the first year for a fully realized Outback with the 2.2L or 2.5L engine. The Outback model was introduced in 1995 as a trim level of the 2.2L Legacy with 2 tone paint and special cloth, and the 96 model got the 2.5L engine with the automatic transmission or the 2,2L with the manual. All models got the 2 tone paint, raised ground clearance and raised roof that immediately came to identify the Outback.
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1996 Mica Ruby Subaru Legacy
Outback
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they all had the gray lower
accent
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Paul Hogan starred in a
series of very popular ads for the Legacy Outback that ran 1995-2002. The
Outback wasn't really the world's first sport utility wagon.
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1996 Outback Specifications and options . |
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| Warranty
transferable 3 yr/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 yr/60,000 Powertrain Price Manual transmission: MSRP $22,490 including destination Automatic transmission: MSRP $23,290 incl. destination |
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| Manual transmission
2.2 liter, 135 hp, sequential multi-port fuel injected, single overhead cam boxer engine with Hill-holder clutch economy: 23 city, 30 highway regular unleaded fuel recommended 15.9 gal. fuel tank 30,000 mile tune up spark plug change interval, 60,000 timing belt replacement |
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| Automatic transmission:
2.5 Liter 155 hp, dual overhead cam, sequential multi-port fuel injected engine (new for 1996) economy: 21 city, 26 highway, Premium unleaded fuel recommended 15.9 gal fuel tank Towing capacity - 2000# 30,000 mile tune up 60,000 timing belt replacement and spark plug change interval |
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| Standard features:
all-wheel-drive with 7.3 ground clearance Power rack and pinion steering, variable assist Power windows, locks, mirrors Cruise control Air conditioning Fog lights with stone guards (new for 1996) Auto off headlights Alloy wheels, 5 spoke 15" Brakes: anti-lock brakes, 4 channel with 4 wheel discs: 10.7" vented front with dual caliper pistons, 10.5 solid rear Overall Length:185.8"
Safety:
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| Bubbled roof (raised roof line) new for
1996
am/fm/cassette with 4 speakers, 80 watts cup holder (2 in front) front interval wiper rear wiper, washer, defroster tilt wheel tinted glass roof rack mud flaps floor mats chromed tailpipe tip |
height
adj. driver's seat with lumbar
height adj. front shoulder harness front headrests (no rear headrests in '96) rear bumper cover rear cargo mat cargo area cover cargo area acc. plug cargo light front acc. plug (ashtray/lighter was optional) storage bin above spare tire |
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| Tweeters
(2 for $100)
Single CD in slot beneath stereo ($420) CD Changer under front pass. seat ($595?) Keyless entry -unlocks all doors at once ($225) no alarm is available Ashtray and lighter ($80) |
Cold weather package
($400) heated seats, mirrors,
engine block heater lluminated visor mirrors ($100) Dual overhead map lights ($100) Rear spoiler - color matched to body ($290) Leather interior ($1295) |
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Mica Ruby (medium red) Glacier White Deep Saphire (dark blue) Spruce Pearl (dark green) There was no factory sunroof in 1996 |
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this one has the optional
chrome gate bar (handle)
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notice the raised roof line?
1996 was the first year for it and it quickly became an important Outback
style.
Previously Subaru has used
the raised roof on other models 1990-1994.
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standard fog lights with
stone guards. optional front hood protector. 1997-1999 models had a hood
scoop.
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15" alloy wheel and mud
flaps were standard
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every Outback was all wheel
drive. Subaru stopped making front wheel drive cars early in 1996, so there
are a few 1997 front wheel drives available.
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gray was the only interior
available.
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still going strong (November
2011)
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this was the only interior. Leather was introduced in the 1997 Limited |
the driver seat had a manual height adjustment |
center console. this stereo isn't original |
the cupholder came out at an angle, and comes out for cleaning |
to remove the cupholder for cleaning- push the button and pull the cupholder out. This one has the original stereo |
the cupholder removed. Notice this one has the original standard am/fm cassette with the optional CD player below it. |
closeup of original am/fm cassette stereo with optional cd player |
frameless doors were a well known Subaru trait through the 2009 model. |
the rear seat cushion flipped up and the seat back folds down |
seat cushions flipped up through the 2004 model. |
cargo area with standard cargo tray and cargo cover |
under floor storage above the temporary spare tire |
this is the original window sticker for this car.
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