Outback Inventory

Designed with the North American market in mind, the Subaru Outback
wagon provides many popular SUV traits without the associated drawbacks.
Based on Subaru's midsize Legacy, the Outback comes standard with
all-wheel drive, a raised suspension for better ground clearance, and
special interior and exterior styling details.

There have been four Outback generations. At its debut, the original
Subaru Outback was pretty much the only vehicle of its type and was an
instant hit with consumers. More recent iterations lost a bit of an
edge as other automakers came up with similar crossover wagons and SUVs
at the start of the new millennium, but the latest fourth-generation
Outback is more like a crossover SUV than ever. New or used, the
Outback is a strong contender for shoppers interested in a car that
provides plenty of everyday versatility with the type of all-season
capability needed for frosty climes.

Current Subaru Outback

The five-passenger Subaru Outback is a tall wagon available in a
number of trim levels -- 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R
Premium and 3.6R Limited -- distinguished by powertrain. The base engine
is a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder that makes 170
horsepower and comes with either a six-speed manual transmission or a
continuously variable transmission (CVT). Also available is 3.6-liter
six-cylinder boxer engine good for 256 hp, with a five-speed
conventional automatic as the only available transmission.

Even the base Outback comes with roof rails, full power accessories,
cruise control, a tilt-telescoping steering column, a height-adjustable
driver seat and a CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack. Higher trims
add niceties like alloy wheels, foglights, powered and heated front
seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and a Harman Kardon sound
system. There's also an optional voice-activated navigation system
that's bundled with an iPod/USB input, Bluetooth and streaming
Bluetooth audio.

More so than previous Outbacks, the new model is meant to appeal to
more mainstream buyers by being larger on the inside. To this end, while
bumper-to-bumper length has shrunk by almost 1 inch, the wheelbase has
grown by nearly 3 inches, width by 2 inches and height by 4 inches,
enlarging interior space considerably and putting the Outback on par
with other midsize crossovers. With the rear seats folded, there are an
impressive 71 cubic feet of cargo space available.

In reviews, we've commented favorably about the current Outback's
roomier interior. Performance with the base four-cylinder is
unremarkable, however; if you want some zip, you'll need to ante up for
the 3.6-liter engine. We miss the previous Outback's turbocharged
boxer-4, a boon for owners living in mountainous areas. Handling is
also unimpressive, as the Outback's elevated ride height and soft
suspension tuning do their best to obscure the vehicle's sedan roots.
Overall, the latest Outback is a solid choice for utility-minded
families, but it's not as enjoyable to drive as previous models.

Used Subaru Outback Models

The current, fourth-generation Subaru Outback was introduced for 2010. There have been no significant changes since then.

The third-generation Outback was produced from 2005-'09. There were
several trim levels: base 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i Limited, 2.5
XT Limited, 3.0 R, 3.0R Limited and 3.0R L.L. Bean Edition.

For power, 2.5i trim levels had a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed
four-cylinder engine that made 170 hp. The XT level upgraded to a
2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 243 hp. The 3.0 R model came with a
3.0-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder (H6) good for 245 hp.
All-wheel drive was standard across the board.

Models with either of the 2.5-liter engines could be equipped with a
five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic was available
on 2.5i models, while 2.5 XT models got an optional five-speed auto. The
2.5i Limited models were four-speed automatics only, and the H6 came
only with the five-speed automatic.

If you're shopping for a used model of this generation, there are a
few items to note. An Outback sedan was offered from 2005-'07.
Additionally, all Outbacks prior to the 2008 model year lacked a
telescoping steering wheel and auxiliary audio jack. Horsepower figures
were lowered for 2007 due to revised SAE standards, but actual
performance was not affected. The luxurious L.L. Bean trim levels were
discontinued after 2008, replaced by a single 3.0 R Limited model, and
stability control also became standard.

In reviews, this third-generation Subaru Outback received praise for
its standard all-wheel drive, long list of features, strong
turbocharged engine, above-average build quality and balanced ride and
handling dynamics. While it didn't quite have the off-road capabilities
of a true SUV, it could take on light-duty terrain without complaint.
Negatives brought up in reviews typically centered on the vehicle's
smallish backseat and the sluggish response from the automatic
transmissions.

The second-generation Subaru Outback (2000-'04) was also available
as either a sedan or a wagon. In its first year, this model was
available in base and Limited trims, and had a 165-hp, 2.5-liter engine.
The following year, Subaru introduced the L.L. Bean Edition and the
VDC trim levels. These featured the more powerful 212-hp six-cylinder
engine.

Compared to the current car, the second-generation Outback is a bit
smaller and not quite as refined or capable. Subaru made minor
improvements to this generation during the years, but none are
significant enough to make any particular model year stand out. In
Edmunds.com road tests, reviewers liked its standard all-wheel drive
and car-based comfort. Some felt that the four-cylinder models were
underpowered, however, and that it was eclipsed by newer competition in
its later years.

When the original Subaru Outback model debuted in 1995, it was
little more than a trim package on the Legacy wagon. In 1996, the
Outback (officially known as the Legacy Outback for this generation)
gained its raised suspension, large foglights, SUV design cues and
optional 155-hp 2.5-liter engine. Further improvements during
successive years included the addition of a leather-lined Limited
model, dual sunroofs and powertrain refinements. As the Outback was one
of the first crossover wagons to be designed, consumers interested in
this type of vehicle from the late 1990s will likely find it to be
quite suitable, especially compared to SUVs from the same period.

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