Subaru Outback
The wagon that survived by refusing to be called one. Subaru lifted a Legacy wagon, clad it in black plastic, and accidentally built the most enduring longroof in America — now on its seventh generation and still going.
1995–presentYears
7Generations/trims
AWDDrivetrain
Wagon / estateBody
Specs by generation
| Generation / trim | Years | HP | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 (s) | Weight (lb) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback (Gen 1) | 1995–1999 | 135 | 140 | ~10.5 | ~3,200 | — | ~21 | AWD | ~2.5L 4cyl | $19,820 |
| Outback (Gen 2) | 2000–2004 | 165 | ~166 | ~9.5 | ~3,550 | — | ~21 | AWD | ~2.5L 4cyl | $23,190 |
| Outback (Gen 3) | 2005–2009 | 168 | ~166 | ~9.5 | ~3,500 | — | 20 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | ~$22,590 |
| Outback (Gen 4) | 2010–2014 | 170 | 170 | ~9.5 | 3,386 | — | 22 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $22,995 |
| Outback (Gen 5) | 2015–2019 | 175 | 174 | ~9.5 | ~3,625 | — | 25 | AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | $25,745 |
| Outback (Gen 6) | 2020–2025 | 182 | 176 | ~9.0 | 3,634 | — | 26 | AWD | 2.4L 4cyl turbo | $26,645 |
| Outback (Gen 7) | 2026–present | 180 | 178 | 6.5 | 3,800 | — | 24 | AWD | 2.4L 4cyl turbo | $34,995 |
Which years hold up and which to avoid is exactly what owners know best — check the Subaru community, and always inspect a specific car (a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 reader pulls stored fault codes before you buy).
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