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The first [[Subaru Legacy]] '''Outback''' was introduced in the United States in 1996. It was a Legacy [[station wagon]] with [[all-wheel drive]], body-cladding, off-road tires and slightly higher ground clearance. It was marketed using [[Subaru]]'s trademarked phrase: ''"The World's First Sport Utility Wagon."''  All Outbacks are built in Lafayette, Indiana.
The first [[Subaru Legacy]] '''Outback''' was introduced in the United States in 1996. It was a Legacy [[station wagon]] with [[all-wheel drive]], body-cladding, off-road tires and slightly higher ground clearance. It was marketed using [[Subaru]]'s trademarked phrase: ''"The World's First Sport Utility Wagon."''  All Outbacks are built in Lafayette, Indiana.


The phrase may be trademarked, but it is not entirely accurate. In 1979, American Motors launched the AMC Concord-based AMC Eagle, which was similar, but had suffered poor sales and was discontinued in 1988.


See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Subaru Outback Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
===Styles and Major Options===
===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[MAKE]] MODEL can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/MAKE/MODEL/prices CarsDirect].
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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==Criticisms==
==Current Generation: (2004–present)==
[[Image:800px-Overallarea.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2005 Subaru Outback Wagon]]
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&nbsp;L H6 were introduced at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show.
===First Generation/Origins (1999-2003)===
Subaru of America executives created the Outback because the [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] craze had at that point reached a fevered pitch with customers demanding [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]s and shunning Subaru's [[station wagon]]s (even when equipped with [[all-wheel drive]]) based on image concerns, leaving dealers clamoring for a SUV-like product to sell.
Subaru of America executives created the Outback because the [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] craze had at that point reached a fevered pitch with customers demanding [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]]s and shunning Subaru's [[station wagon]]s (even when equipped with [[all-wheel drive]]) based on image concerns, leaving dealers clamoring for a SUV-like product to sell.


[[Image:Subaru_Outback_SUS.jpg|left|thumb|250px|2000 Subaru Outback SUS]]
The Outback turned out to be a success, handily outselling its [[Subaru Legacy|Legacy]] progenitor. Clever ads featured Australian "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan using the Outback in adventurous situations where it was portrayed besting its competitors, notably the [[Ford Explorer]].  
The Outback turned out to be a success, handily outselling its [[Subaru Legacy|Legacy]] progenitor. Clever ads featured Australian "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan using the Outback in adventurous situations where it was portrayed besting its competitors, notably the [[Ford Explorer]].  


An '''[[Subaru Outback Sport|Outback Sport]]''', based on the [[Subaru Impreza]] five-door [[hatchback]] was introduced in 1998.
An '''[[Subaru Outback Sport|Outback Sport]]''', based on the [[Subaru Impreza]] five-door [[hatchback]] was introduced in 1998.


[[Image:Subaru_Outback_SUS.jpg|left|thumb|250px|2000 Subaru Outback SUS]]
The '''Outback SUS''' (for "Sport Utility Sedan") was launched with a limited production test run sold in New England in 1999 and based on its success, was rolled out nationwide the following year.
The '''Outback SUS''' (for "Sport Utility Sedan") was launched with a limited production test run sold in New England in 1999 and based on its success, was rolled out nationwide the following year.


In 2000, Outback became its own model and added a sedan, as well as an available horizontal six-cylinder 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 the only vehicles ever factory-equipped with McIntosh stereo equipment.
==Worldwide==
Other companies followed suit with similar raised four wheel drive station wagons as stop-gaps before their own SUVs were launched, or if they did not envisage introducing one. These included the [[Audi A6]] Allroad, [[Volvo XC70]], [[Alfa Romeo 156]] CrossWagon and the [[Holden Adventra]].
Other companies followed suit with similar raised four wheel drive station wagons as stop-gaps before their own SUVs were launched, or if they did not envisage introducing one. These included the [[Audi A6]] Allroad, [[Volvo XC70]], [[Alfa Romeo 156]] CrossWagon and the [[Holden Adventra]].


The Outback was available in Japan from 1995 as the '''Subaru Legacy Grandwagon'''. In 2000, Outback became its own model and added a sedan, as well as an available horizontal six-cylinder engine.
The Outback was available in Japan from 1995 as the '''Subaru Legacy Grandwagon'''.
 
==Design quirks and oddities==
The phrase ''"The World's First Sport Utility Wagon"'' may be trademarked, but it is not entirely accurate. In 1979, American Motors launched the AMC Concord-based AMC Eagle, which was similar, but had suffered poor sales and was discontinued in 1988.
 
==Awards==


In the highest trim level (VDC, for Vehicle Dynamics Control), a 200 W McIntosh stereo system was standard from 2001 to 2003. These were the only vehicles ever factory-equipped with McIntosh stereo equipment.


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&nbsp;L H6 were introduced at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show.
==See also==


[[Image:800px-Overallarea.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2005 Subaru Outback Wagon]]


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 15:29, 31 October 2006

2005 Subaru Outback Wagon

The first Subaru Legacy Outback was introduced in the United States in 1996. It was a Legacy station wagon with all-wheel drive, body-cladding, off-road tires and slightly higher ground clearance. It was marketed using Subaru's trademarked phrase: "The World's First Sport Utility Wagon." All Outbacks are built in Lafayette, Indiana.


See Wikicars' comprehensive Subaru Outback Review.

Recent Changes

Styles and Major Options

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the MAKE MODEL can be found at CarsDirect.

MODEL Trims

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MSRP

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Invoice

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MPG

c/h

c/h

c/h

c/h

Reliability

Safety

Photos

Colors

Main Competitors

Hybrid Models

Unique Attributes

Resale Values

Trim

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MPG

$

$

$

$

Criticisms

Current Generation: (2004–present)

2005 Subaru Outback Wagon

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.

First Generation/Origins (1999-2003)

Subaru of America executives created the Outback because the SUV craze had at that point reached a fevered pitch with customers demanding SUVs and shunning Subaru's station wagons (even when equipped with all-wheel drive) based on image concerns, leaving dealers clamoring for a SUV-like product to sell.

2000 Subaru Outback SUS

The Outback turned out to be a success, handily outselling its Legacy progenitor. Clever ads featured Australian "Crocodile Dundee" star Paul Hogan using the Outback in adventurous situations where it was portrayed besting its competitors, notably the Ford Explorer.

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 1999 and based on its success, was rolled out nationwide the following year.

In 2000, Outback became its own model and added a sedan, as well as an available horizontal six-cylinder 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 the only vehicles ever factory-equipped with McIntosh stereo equipment.

Worldwide

Other companies followed suit with similar raised four wheel drive station wagons as stop-gaps before their own SUVs were launched, or if they did not envisage introducing one. These included the Audi A6 Allroad, Volvo XC70, Alfa Romeo 156 CrossWagon and the Holden Adventra.

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

Design quirks and oddities

The phrase "The World's First Sport Utility Wagon" may be trademarked, but it is not entirely accurate. In 1979, American Motors launched the AMC Concord-based AMC Eagle, which was similar, but had suffered poor sales and was discontinued in 1988.

Awards

See also

External links


This page uses content from Wikipedia; see Subaru Outback, which includes these contributors.

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