Subaru Outback

The Outback is a classy SUV manufactured by Subaru, since 1995. In mid 1990s, Subaru suffered from very poor sales.Due to its poor sales and lack of impressive capabilities, Subaru decided to include suspension lift and body cladding to the legacy wagon.

First Generation (1994-1997)

The Subaru Outback manufactured in the year 1994 and it was introduced in an auto show held in New York. The Outback Subaru is sold in the year 1995. The trim package includes a SUV look, fog lights and tone paint. For the legacy wagon manufactured in the year 1994, and is accessible in two models; Sun Sport and Alpine Sport. With the enhanced exterior design for the Outback Subaru it was sold separately in U.S in the year 1996. The major changes included tweed-like seats, exceptional bumpers, door panels, and larger tires.

Second Generation (1998-2002)

Taking the second generation into consideration, the Outback Legacy was realigned and modified with few limited packages. The vehicle has an optional six-cylinder engine and an optional wagon. The second generation Legacy was introduced in the year 1998, and its marketing started in Japan; it was labeled as Lancaster in selected markets.

These models had four cylinder boxy engines capable of generating 165 hp, which were however different from other vehicle’s SOHC design. The SOHC cylinder engine with 2.5 L worked with the help of timing belt that should be replaced at every 1, 00,000 miles.
The base model has 6-cylinder engine, known as H6-3.0 version. The options included in interior design ertr very much similar to the Outback Limited version.

Third Generation (2003-2007)

The third generation Outback was introduced in the year 2003 at an international auto show, and the third generation Outback Subaru models were provided with three engine choices – 2.5Liter SOHC -H4 engine that delivers 175 horsepower, a 2.5Liter DOHC- H4 turbo engine that generates 250 hp, and a 3.0Liter DOHC –H6 engine with 250 horsepower throughput.

There was also a 2.0Liter turbo diesel engine featured in Outback lineup with 148 horsepower output. It was paired to 4-speed automatic, 5- speed manual, or 5-speed automatic transmission.

Fourth Generation

The Subaru Outback in fourth generation was manufactured in the year 2008 and introduced to the car automobile market in the year 2009. The fourth generation car was introduced on the 15th anniversary of the Outback. One can additional safety airbags for the front passengers and driver, as well as several innovative features on latest Outback models.

The fourth generation Subaru Outback models are equipped with

• 2.0 Liter DOHC- turbo diesel engine generating 148 horsepower
• 2.5 liter SOHC i-AVLS engine delivering 170 horsepower (130 kW)
• 3.6 liter DOHC DAVCS engine that generates 256 horsepower

Safety & Interiors

The 2009 Subaru Outback offers you traditional antilock- brakes, side airbags with front seat, stability control, curtain airbags with full length, and in crash tests the Subaru Outback has got good ratings for side and frontal impacts.

The Subaru Outback interior cabin has classy and uncluttered ambience. It has appreciable features in the interior like faux wood, simple controls, aluminum accents, and high quality furnishing.