Outback
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Specifications
ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition
and 2.5i 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)
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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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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)
2.5i:
3,357 lbs/3,402 lbs
2.5i Special Edition:
3,365 lbs/3,415 lbs
2.5i 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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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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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
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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.
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Remote starter prewiring
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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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2.5i 2.5XT 3.0R
2.5i Special Edition
2.5i Limited Limited Limited
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