| Symmetrical All Wheel Drive | Boxer Engine | Lineartronic CVT |
| Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive was designed for excellent control,
efficiency and quick response to slippery conditions. | Drawn from over 40 years of intelligent performance, the horizontal layout of the SUBARU BOXER® engine combines balance with power and efficiency. | Outback's available Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) gets more performance out of less fuel. Combined with the capability of All-Wheel Drive, it's a win-win situation for the road ahead. |
| Available on: All Models | Available on: All Models | Available on: 2.5i, 2.5i Premium Standard on: 2.5i Limited |
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| Vehicle Dynamics Control | Premium Audio System | Navigation |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), a stability control system, automatically senses steering and braking inputs to help keep the vehicle on the driver's intended path. | The Outback offers an available 440-watt 9-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system with an in-dash 6 disc CD changer, MP3 playback capability, and XM Satellite Radio. | Outback's available GPS navigation system can guide you to an address or thousands of points of interest, all via voice command. It also features a USB port, iPod® control, Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity, and XM® Satellite Radio. |
| Available on: All Models | Available on: 2.5i Premium, 3.6R Premium Standard on: 2.5 Limited, 3.6R Limited | Available on: 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited |
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| Safety | Electronics | Conveniences |
| Smart Braking Systems Outback's Antilock Braking System (ABS) prevents wheel lock-up and helps maintain driver control. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) balances braking, while Brake Assist can sense a panic-stop situation and apply full braking force to help stop faster. Available on: All Models | Bluetooth Hands-Free Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity is available as part of the premium audio and navigation systems. Available on: 2.5i Premium, 3.6R Premium Standard on: 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited | Dual-Zone Climate Control Every Outback features standard CFC-free air conditioning and cabin air filtration. The available dual-zone automatic climate control lets both the driver and front passenger set their own ideal temperatures. |
| The Airbag System (SRS) Every Outback features a total of six front, front seat-side and side-curtain airbags. The advanced system uses an array of sensors, including a rollover sensor, to help deploy the airbags in the most effective way possible. Available on: All Models | Satellite Radio Every Outback has SIRIUS® or XM® Satellite Radio capability, offering up to 170 channels of music, sports, news, weather, talk and comedy in high-quality digital sound. Available on: All Models | All-Weather Package The available All-Weather Package includes heated seats, heated side mirrors and a windshield wiper de-icer to improve both comfort and visibility when the weather turns cold. Available on: 2.5i Premium Standard on: 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Limited |
| Reinforced Frame Subaru's ring-shaped reinforcement frame is designed to shield and protect in a collision. Made of high-tensile strength steel, it directs impact energy around the passenger compartment, rather than through it. Available on: All Models | Rear-Vision Camera Outback's available rear-vision camera enhances visiblity when backing up. Its display includes guide lines to help you see the vehicle's path and judge distance to other objects. Available on: 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6 Limited | Spacious Interior Outback offers spacious headroom, legroom and reclining rear seats. Plus, there's enough cargo room to get even further down the trail, with pets in tow. Available on: All Models |
| Media Hub The Subaru Media Hub accessory lets you plug a USB mass storage device into the stereo and navigate its tracks with the stereo's controls. Available on: All Models | Integrated Roof Rails Outback carries up to 150 pounds of equipment on its easy-to-reach roof-rack system. When it's not in use, its cross bars fold in and store in the integrated roof rails for a quieter, more efficient drive. Available on: All Models | |
| Exceptional Ground Clearance Outback has 8.7 inches of ground clearance so you can handle almost any terrain, while its 4-wheel independent raised suspension will make any trail you choose a smoother ride. Available on: All Models |
