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Outback

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 Specifications

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

2.5

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, 2.5

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 Special Edition

and 2.5

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 Limited

2.5XT Limited

3.0R Limited

Engine

2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve 

horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU 

BOXER® engine with i-Active Valve

Lift System. 

2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged 

aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder 

horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER 

engine with Active Valve Control System. 

3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 

6-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU 

BOXER engine with Active Valve Control 

System and  Active Valve Lift System. 

Power

170 hp @ 6,000 rpm

243 hp @ 6,000 rpm

245 hp @ 6,600 rpm

Torque

170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

241 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm

215 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm

SI-DRIVE performance 

management system

Not available

Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) enables three distinctively different modes of vehicle perfor-

mance characteristics by regulating the engine control unit (ECU), the automatic transmission 

control unit (if equipped), and by fine-tuning the electronically controlled throttle.

Manual transmission

Fully synchronized 5-speed manual

2.5i 

and

 2.5i Special Edition

: Standard

2.5i Limited

: Not available

Standard fully synchronized reinforced 

5-speed manual

Not available

Automatic transmission

4-speed adaptive electronic direct-control 

automatic with SPORTSHIFT® manual control

2.5i 

and

 2.5i Special Edition

: Optional 

2.5i Limited

:Standard

Optional 5-speed adaptive electronic 

direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT 

manual control

Standard 5-speed adaptive electronic 

direct-control automatic with SPORTSHIFT 

manual control

Emissions

Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

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Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2 LDT2)

FUEL

Fuel economy (city/highway)

2

Manual: 20/26 mpg

Automatic: 20/26 mpg

Manual: 18/24 mpg

Automatic: 18/24 mpg

17/24 mpg

Fuel requirement

Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) 

Premium unleaded gasoline

(91 octane) required

Premium unleaded gasoline

(91 octane) recommended

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SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Continuous All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 5-speed manual transmission utilize a viscous-type locking center differential and limited-slip rear differential

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 with 

torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps 

distribute  power to the wheels with the most traction.

Active All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch and limited-slip rear 

differential

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 to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking 

to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

Variable Torque Distribution (VTD)

 All-Wheel Drive

Models equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch in conjunction with a planetary-

type center differential, and a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution is normally configured at a performance-oriented 

rear-wheel-biased 45/55 split front-to-rear. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking to help determine 

torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

STABILITY AND TRACTION

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

Standard VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw 

rate and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver’s intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies 

braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path.

Traction Control System (TCS)

VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping 

wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.

CHASSIS

Steering

Engine-speed-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 35.4 feet.

Suspension

4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension. 

Front

: Strut-type with lower L-arm. 

Rear

: Multilink. Front and rear stabilizer bars.

Brakes

4-wheel disc, ventilated front. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

Brake discs

Front

: 11.5 inches/

Rear

: 10.6 inches

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheels

2.5i

: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with styled covers

2.5i Special Edition

:

17 x 7.0-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish. 

2.5i Limited

:

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. Silver finish.

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. 

Silver finish

17 x 7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. 

Silver finish

Tires

2.5i

: 225/60 R16 97H M+S all-season

2.5i Special Edition 

and

 2.5i Limited

:

 

225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Length/Width/Height

189.0 inches/69.7 inches/63.2 inches (61.6 inches without cross bars)

Wheelbase

105.1 inches

Track (front/rear)

58.9 inches/58.7 inches

Base curb weight 

(manual/automatic)

2.5

i

:

3,357 lbs/3,402 lbs

2.5

i

 Special Edition

:

3,365 lbs/3,415 lbs

2.5

i

 Limited

:

N/A

/3,481 lbs

2.5XT Limited

:

3,546/3,616 lbs

3.0R Limited

:

N/A

/3,631 lbs

Ground clearance (at base curb weight)

8.4 inches

8.4 inches

8.4 inches

8.7 inches

8.4 inches

Towing capacity (Class I)

2,700 lbs

2,700 lbs

2,700 lbs

2,700 lbs

3,000 lbs

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Headroom (front/rear)

40.5 inches/39.1 inches (with moonroof: 38.7 inches/37.1 inches)

Legroom (front/rear)

44.1 inches/33.9 inches

Shoulder room (front/rear)

54.4 inches/53.7 inches

Passenger volume

97.7 cubic feet (with moonroof: 92.6 cubic feet)

Cargo volume

33.5 cubic feet/65.4 cubic feet with rear seat lowered

Outback Equipment

EXTERIOR

Projector-beam low-beam and multireflector high-beam headlights 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Foglights 

 

 

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Functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler) 

 

 

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Black door handles and side mirrors 

 

 

 

 

 

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Body-color door handles and side mirrors 

 

 

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Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals 

 

 

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Heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer 

 

 

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2-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode and de-icer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Splash guards 

 

 

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Aluminum-alloy rear gate with integrated spoiler 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Black-finish raised roof rails 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cross bars with 100 lbs capacity 

 

 

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Panoramic tilt/sliding dual-panel power moonroof 

 

 

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Rear privacy glass 

 

 

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SEATING AND TRIM

6-way manually adjustable driver's seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger's seat.  

 

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8-way power heated driver's seat with manually adjustable lumbar support. 4-way manually   

 

 

 

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adjustable heated front-passenger's seat.

8-way power heated driver's seat and 4-way power heated front-passenger's seat, 

 

 

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both with manually adjustable lumbar support

 

Performance-design front seats 

 

 

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Rear-center armrest 

 

 

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60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback 

 

 

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3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control buttons 

 

 

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Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons 

 

 

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Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system, SI-DRIVE  

 

 

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Sport Sharp mode, cruise control and multifunction screen controls

Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Leather-wrapped manual transmission shifter handle 

   

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Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with 

   

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chestnut woodgrain-patterned inlay

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Leather-wrapped automatic transmission shifter handle with elm woodgrain-patterned inlay

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Cloth upholstery 

   

 

 

 

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Leather-trimmed upholstery 

   

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Titanium-metallic trim on doors and console 

   

 

 

 

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Titanium-metallic trim with chestnut woodgrain-patterned accents

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Titanium-metallic trim with elm woodgrain-patterned accents

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CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Power front and rear windows with driver’s auto-down   

 

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Integrated key fob with lock, unlock and panic functions   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Electronic cruise control 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dual cupholders in center console with retractable lid. Retractable dual rear cupholders. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sun visors with extenders and illuminated vanity mirrors. Dual overhead maplights. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Overhead console with sunglasses storage 

 

 

 

 

 

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Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass 

 

 

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In-dash storage compartment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Center console with 12-volt power outlet and enclosed storage compartment 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-volt power outlet in cargo area  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cargo-area underfloor storage. Dual grocery bag hooks.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Concealed storage compartments and 4 tiedown hooks in cargo-area side panels. 

Retractable/removable cargo-area cover. Removable cargo-area tray. 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote starter prewiring

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 (automatic transmission only)   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

100-watt 6-speaker audio system MP3/WMA capability 

 

 

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440-watt 9-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system 

 

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with 8-channel amplifier/equalizer, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), 
Dual Voice Coil (DVC) subwoofer, MP3/WMA capability and 
Speed-Sensitive Auto Volume Control (SVC)

Single-disc in-dash CD player 

 

 

 

 

 

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6-disc in-dash CD changer 

 

 

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Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability

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2.5

i

  

2.5XT 

3.0R

  

2.5

i

 Special 

Edition

 

2.5

i

 Limited  

Limited 

Limited

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