Subaru Outback
Manufacturer	Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Parent company	Fuji Heavy Industries
Also called	Subaru Legacy Outback (in Japan)
Production	1996–present
Assembly	Lafayette, Indiana
Class	Mid-size

First generation
Production	1995–1999
Body style(s)	4-door station wagon
Engine(s)	2.2L 135 hp H4 2.5L 165 hp H4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	103.5 in
Length	185.8 in
Width	67.50 in
Height	63 in
Fuel capacity	15.9 US gal
Related	Subaru Legacy

Second generation
Production	2000–2004
Body style(s)	4-door station wagon 4-door sedan
Engine(s)	2.5L 165 hp H4 3.0L 212 hp H6
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	104.3 in
Length	187.4 in (wagon) 184.4 in (sedan)
Width	68.7 in
Height	63.3 in (2000-02 wagon) 62.2 in (2003-04 wagon) 58.3 in (sedan)
Fuel capacity	16.9 US gal
Related	Subaru Legacy

Third generation
Production	2005–present
Body style(s)	4-door station wagon 4-door sedan
Engine(s)	2.5L 173 hp H4 2.5L 175 hp H4 2.5L 250 hp H4 3.0L 250 hp H6
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	105.1 in
Length	188.7 in (wagon) 186.2 in (sedan)
Width	69.7 in
Height	63.2 in (wagon) 59.1 in (sedan)
Fuel capacity	16.9 US gal
Related	Subaru B9 Tribeca Subaru Legacy

See also the smaller Impreza-based Subaru Outback Sport

Subaru introduced the all-wheel-drive Outback to the US market in 1994 as a 1995 model, deriving the model almost completely from the Subaru Legacy. The US Outback is manufactured alongside the Subaru Legacy and Subaru Tribeca models at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant in Lafayette, Indiana. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 520 pixelsFull resolution (2063 × 1340 pixel, file size: 249 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Subaru of Indiana Automotive (formerly Subaru Isuzu Automotive and normally called SIA) is an automobile manufacturer in Lafayette, Indiana. ... Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. ... 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Created in response to the rise of the US sports-utility vehicle, the Outback made largely visual changes to the existing Legacy wagon platform to suggest a more adventurous, rugged and capable persona. Over the years since its introduction, Subaru has incorporated the Outback nameplate variously to the Outback wagon itself, an Outback sedan (in 1999, suggested by a New England Subaru dealer) and an Imprezza-based Outback sport model. As of the 2008 US lineup, the Outback nameplate will once again apply only to wagon models. The Outback has steadily outsold its Legacy sibling in the US.

Initial US advertising included Subaru's trademarked phrase: "The World's First Sport Utility Wagon," despite AMC's having earlier launched in 1979 its Concord-based AMC Eagle, an all-wheel drive wagon discontinued in 1988. Subaru itself has manufactured four-wheel drive station wagons since 1975. (4WD was only available in the wagon version until 1977 with the introduction of the Brat). For other uses, see Subaru (disambiguation). ... The word Concord comes from the name of the Ancient Roman goddess Concordia, goddess of agreement and understanding. ... 1980 AMC Eagle drivetrain and suspension components. ... The Subaru BRAT (an acronym for Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) was a pickup version of the Subaru 1600 from the 1970s. ...

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Competitors have included the larger and more expensive Audi Allroad Quattro, Volvo XC70, Alfa Romeo 156 CrossWagon and the Holden Adventra. The Audi allroad quattro is a Wagon crossover automobile produced by Audi from 2000 till today. ... The Volvo V70 is a full-size station wagon. ... The Alfa Romeo 156 (known internally as the type 932) is a compact executive car introduced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show[2]as the replacement for the 155. ... The Holden Commodore is an automobile series built by the Holden division of General Motors in Australia, available as a sedan, wagon or, from 1989, ute (utility or pickup truck). ...

First generation (1995-1999)

• The Outback was available in Japan from 1995 as the Subaru Legacy Grandwagon, and in the US as the "Legacy Outback," a trim line with normal ground clearance but an "SUV look" with two-tone paint and fog lights. It became its a separately-marketed line in the United States in 1996. At this point it gained Outback-specific changes included unique bumpers (with large fog lamps incorporated into the front bumper), tweed-like seats and door panel inserts, taller tires with more aggressive tread, and a slightly higher ground clearance.

• An Outback Sport, based on the Subaru Impreza five-door hatchback was introduced in 1998.

• The Outback SUS (for "Sport Utility Sedan") was launched with a limited production test run sold in New England in 1998 and based on its success, was rolled out nationwide the following year. This included all the Outback wagon upgrades applied to a sedan body, with the addition of a trunk mounted rear wing.

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The Outback was available in Japan from 1995 as the Subaru Legacy Grandwagon.

Second generation (2000-2004)

Although based on the third generation Legacy, in 2000, Outback became its own model and added a 4-door sedan, as well as an available horizontal six-cylinder engine. The flat-6 engine of the Honda Valkyrie motorcycle A flat-6 is a 6 cylinder configuration of a flat engine or boxer engine. ...

In the highest trim level (VDC, for Vehicle Dynamics Control), a 200 W McIntosh stereo system was standard from 2001 to 2003. These were some of the only vehicles ever factory-equipped with McIntosh stereo equipment. Options also included an in-dash 6-disc CD changer and dual moonroofs. McIntosh Laboratory is a manufacturer of high end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. ...

In Japan, the Outback is marketed as Subaru Legacy Lancaster.

Third generation (2005-current)

In 2003, with the debut of the fourth-generation Legacy at the 60th Frankfurt Auto Show, the Outback name is now being used worldwide with the launch of the second-generation Outback wagon. Models equipped with a 3.0 L H6 were introduced at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show. Frankfurt Fairground The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the worlds largest motor show. ... The flat-6 engine of the Honda Valkyrie motorcycle A flat-6 is a 6 cylinder configuration of a flat engine or boxer engine. ... The Jeep testdrive hill at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicagos McCormick Place convention complex. ...

2008 Outback Limited wagon 3rd Gen

The Outback carries the same model codes as the Legacy Wagon, BP9 for the 2.5 liter, and BPE for the 3.0 liter model. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 499 pixelsFull resolution (1744 × 1088 pixel, file size: 163 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Subaru Outback Metadata This file contains... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 499 pixelsFull resolution (1744 × 1088 pixel, file size: 163 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Subaru Outback Metadata This file contains... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ...

In Japan it's officially called Legacy Outback.

The Impreza-based Outback Sport, based on the most recent Impreza, is marketed on Subaru's U.S. website as a trim of the Impreza. The Sport's look more closely mimics the older Outback's style than the latest Outback.

The Outback received styling revisions for the 2008 model year, notably an enlarged, chrome-ringed grill.

Specialized Subarus

In 2006, an Outback that was converted to look like the Ectomobile from Ghostbusters gained notoriety in northern Colorado.

External links

• Subaru Outback Homepage
• Subaru Outback Owner Community / Subaruoutback.org Visit to see pictures and research on the forum
• LegacyGT.com A discussion website for the Subaru Legacy as well as the Outback
• The UNofficial Legacy Outback Homepage
• Review: 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Wagon Review of the Outback Limited in everyday use.