Subaru outback

Subaru outback
Production period:	since 1996
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon

The Subaru Outback is a mid-range car from the Japanese car manufacturer Subaru . It is based on the Subaru Legacy and appeared in Germany at the end of 1996 as Subaru Legacy Outback , but has been listed as an independent model since the end of 1999.

The differences to the Legacy lie in the increased ground clearance and some plastic panels on the body. Like most Subaru models, the Outback has permanent all-wheel drive . The offers from competitors such as the Audi Allroad Quattro and the Volvo XC70 were positioned slightly higher in terms of dimensions, performance and prices.

In Germany, the model was only offered as a station wagon, while there was also a notchback version in the USA and Japan until 2014.

Legacy Outback BG (1996-1999)

1st generation
Subaru Legacy Outback Station Wagon (1996-1999)
Production period:	1995-1999
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.2–2.5 liters (101–123 kW)
Length:	4719 mm
Width:	1715 mm
Height:	1600 mm
Wheelbase :	2629 mm
Empty weight :

At the end of 1996 an off-road version of the Legacy was offered, which was named Legacy Outback in the first version . This vehicle was one of the first models to combine the practical features of a station wagon with the rustic features of an off-road vehicle.

A 2.5-liter boxer engine with 110 kW (150 hp) was available when it was launched . This was to remain the only engine of this generation.

At the end of 1999 the first Outback generation was replaced.

Subaru Legacy Outback Sedan Turbo (1996–1999, USA only)

Outback bra (1999-2003)

2nd generation
Subaru Outback Estate (1999-2003)
Production period:	1999-2003
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 2.5-3.0 liters (123-158 kW)
Length:	4684-4760 mm
Width:	1745 mm
Height:	1481-1608 mm
Wheelbase :	2649 mm
Empty weight :

In mid-1999, the second generation, now referred to as the Outback , was brought onto the market. Since the name change, the vehicle has also been run as a separate model series.

Initially, only a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 16 valves was offered with an output of 115 kW (156 hp). At the end of 2000, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 154 kW (209 hp) was added to the range.

Rear view

Subaru Outback Sedan (1999-2003, USA only)

Outback BP (2003-2009)

3rd generation
Subaru Outback Estate (2003-2008)
Production period:	2003-2009
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.5–3.6 liters (127–191 kW) Diesel engine : 2.0 liters (110 kW)
Length:	4729-4801 mm
Width:	1770 mm
Height:	1501-1605 mm
Wheelbase :	2670 mm
Empty weight :	1530-1650 kg

In autumn 2003 a new Outback was presented, which from then on was based on the fourth Legacy series.

The 2.5-liter engine developed 121 kW (165 hp), from autumn 2007 127 kW (173 hp). The output of the 3-liter engine was also increased to 180 kW (245 hp) from the beginning of 2004.

Rear view
Subaru Outback Sedan (2003-2008)

Facelift

A facelift was carried out in autumn 2008 . At the same time, a boxer diesel engine was also offered, which was also the first passenger car diesel engine in the world to be constructed in a boxer design. It had a displacement of 1998 cc and made 110 kW (150 hp). A typical feature of the Outback with a diesel engine is the additional air inlet in the bonnet.

The boxer diesel engine received the “Engine of the Year Award 2008” and the title “All-wheel-drive innovation of the year” from the editorial team of “AutoBild allrad”.

Subaru Outback Estate (2008-2009)
Rear view

Outback BR (2009-2014)

4th generation
Subaru Outback (2009-2013)
Production period:	2009-2014
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.5–3.6 liters (123–191 kW) Diesel engines : 2.0 liters (110 kW)
Length:	4775 mm
Width:	1820 mm
Height:	1605 mm
Wheelbase :	2745 mm
Empty weight :	1495-1638 kg

In September 2009 Subaru launched the fourth edition of the Outback. This was based on the Legacy BM / BR.

There were two gasoline engines and one diesel engine to choose from at the start of sales:

2.5-l four-cylinder gasoline engine with 123 kW (167 PS) (from 07.2009)
3.6-l six-cylinder gasoline engine with 191 kW (260 hp) (07.2009–05.2013)
2.0-l four-cylinder diesel with 110 kW (150 PS) (from 05.2013 also available with the continuously variable Lineartronic transmission)

In May 2013, the Outback underwent a facelift. Since then, the 2.5-liter gasoline engine has only been offered with the continuously variable "Lineartronic" transmission. The six-cylinder gasoline engine, however, was taken out of the range.

The outback in easy terrain.
Subaru Outback (2013-2014)

Engines

model	Cubic capacity cm³	Cylinder / type of valve / valve train	injection	Max. Power at min ⁻¹	Max. Torque at min ⁻¹	transmission	Standard consumption in l / 100 km	CO ₂ in g / km	Empty weight in kg permissible total weight	Trailer load braked in kg
2.0D	1998	4 / Boxer 16 / DOHC	Common rail	110 kW (150 PS) / 3600	350 Nm / 1800 to 2400	6-speed	7.1 / 5.2 / 5.9	155	1591 2085	1700
2.0D	1998	4 / Boxer 16 / DOHC	Common rail	110 kW (150 PS) / 3600	350 Nm / 1800 to 2400	Lineartronic	7.6 / 5.6 / 6.3	166	1638 2085	1700
2.5i	2457	4 / Boxer 16 / SOHC	MPI	127 kW (173 PS) / 5600	235 Nm / 4100	Lineartronic	10.2 / 6.1 / 7.6	175	1545 2040	2000
3.6R	3630	6 / Boxer 24 / DOHC	MPI	191 kW (260 PS) / 5600	350 Nm / 4400	5-stage automatic	14.4 / 7.5 / 10.0	232	1590 2100	2000

All engines meet the EURO 5 emissions standard .

Outback BS (since 2015)

5th generation
Subaru Outback (2015-2018)
Production period:	since 2015
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.5–3.6 liters (129–191 kW) Diesel engines : 2.0 liters (110 kW)
Length:	4815-4820 mm
Width:	1840 mm
Height:	1605 mm
Wheelbase :	2745 mm
Empty weight :	1582-1689 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2014)

Sales of the fifth generation of the Outback in Germany started on March 28, 2015. This is based on the Legacy , which was also renewed at the same time and is no longer available in Germany. In early 2018, the outback received a facelift. The diesel engine has not been offered since then.

The two available engines are a 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 129 kW / 175 hp and a 2.0-l four-cylinder diesel with 110 kW / 150 hp. As was the case with the fourth Outback generation, the gasoline engine is only available in combination with the continuously variable automatic transmission “Lineartronic”, while the diesel engine is optionally available with a 6-speed transmission.

Rear view (2015-2018)
Subaru Outback (since 2018)
Subaru Outback (since 2018)

Technical specifications

Parameters	2.5i		3.6i (USA, Canada, Australia)	2.0 D
Construction period	2015-2018	since 2018	since 2015	2015-2018
Engine characteristics
Engine type	4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine		6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine	4-cylinder boxer diesel engine
Mixture preparation	Multipoint		Multipoint	Common rail
Engine charging	-			turbocharger
Displacement	2498 cc		3630 cc	1998 cc
Max. power	129 kW (175 hp) at 5800 rpm		191 kW (260 hp) at 6000 rpm	110 kW (150 PS) at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque	235 Nm at 4000 rpm		350 Nm at 4400 rpm	350 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	all wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard [optional]	Lineartronic			6-speed manual transmission [Sport-Lineartronic]
Readings
Top speed	210 km / h	198 km / h	235 km / h	200 km / h [192 km / h]
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	10.2 s		7.6 s	9.7 s [9.9 s]
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	7.0 l super	7.3 l super	9.9 l super	5.6 l diesel [6.1 l diesel]
CO ₂ emissions (combined)	161 g / km	166 g / km	230 g / km	145 g / km [159 g / km]
Emission standard according to EU classification	Euro 6	Euro 6d-TEMP	-	Euro 6
Empty weight	1575-1598 kg	1592-1631 kg	1698 kg	1612–1635 kg [1668–1689 kg]
Tank capacity	60 l

Awards

2009: Top Safety Pick 2010

Individual evidence

↑ Subaru Germany GmbH: Subaru Outback . Ed .: Subaru Germany.
↑ Result of the Subaru Outback in the Euro NCAP crash test (2014)
↑ Subaru Outback 2015 driving report on autobild.de, accessed on April 12, 2015
↑ The great unknown on autobild.de, accessed on May 7, 2018
↑ Technical data of the Outback at subaru.de, accessed on April 12, 2015
↑ http://www.autobild.de/artikel/die-sicherheitsten-us-autos-2010_1012142.html

Web links

Commons : Subaru Outback - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Official website

[1] Subaru Germany GmbH: Subaru Outback . Ed .: Subaru Germany.

[2] Result of the Subaru Outback in the Euro NCAP crash test (2014)

[3] Subaru Outback 2015 driving report on autobild.de, accessed on April 12, 2015

[4] The great unknown on autobild.de, accessed on May 7, 2018

[5] Technical data of the Outback at subaru.de, accessed on April 12, 2015

[6] ttp://www.autobild.de/artikel/die-sicherheitsten-us-autos-2010_1012142.html