The worlds first Crossover now comes as a black and ivory special edition, limited to 50 units.

Subaru are pleased to announce the launch of a limited run of fifty Black & Ivory Outbacks.

Available from 1st September, the limited run Outback is styled with Crystal Back Silica paint and the interior is equipped with Ivory leather, making the limited specification an eye-catching contrast of Black & White.

Outback is the world’s first crossover, successfully combining the benefits of a passenger estate car with the all-road capabilities of an SUV. Outback was also the first Subaru model to be equipped with Subaru’s EyeSight advanced collision avoidance system which functions optically, acting as a second pair of eyes for the driver. The Outback has also recently won two Silver Driver Power awards for best family car, and another for practicality and boot space.

All models are well equipped with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive System, Boxer engine and a 5 Star Euro NCAP rating, LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, power tailgate, Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control, rear view camera, X-Mode, Hill Descent Control, and Subaru Starlink infotainment system and navigation. Petrol models are also equipped with start-stop system and Subaru Intelligent Drive, which allows drivers to select different engine modes according to road conditions.

The limited run Outback is available in Petrol and Diesel and is priced at £35,545 for the Diesel 2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic and £33,545 for the Petrol 2.5i SE Premium Lineartronic.

TMW - Subaru pushes out the boat for the Outback - the best car they produce.

Subaru is most definitely on the come back trail, they have a brilliant range of cars from the Levorg to this, the Outback, and many others in between from other off roaders and sports cars, and the car that gave them the reputation that they so well deserve, the WRX/STi, this and the BRZ are two models that we will be testing over the coming months, and i can not wait.

But, back to the car we have here today, the 2.0D SE Outback, this really is a stunning car to drive, is one of the most comfortablest, easy to drive, easy on the eye and a general all round brilliant car, from the outside the estate looks a big car, and it is, there is no getting away from this, yet it is very easy to drive, the steering is light and precise and you never feel like it is vague and unresponsive.

Once you get the seats and steering wheel into your ideal driving position you never need to move them again, and from there everything is so ideally placed, from the switches to the touch-screen Infotainment system, to the buttons that work the heating seats, which on a cold day are a welcome addition.

Driving the car is so easy, and when driving at a steady speed you hardly notice that you are in a diesel, it is that quiet, and smooth, the four wheel drive, which Subaru is famous for, is a great addition and keeps the car on the straight and narrow, put the cruise control on and you can just let the car "get on with it", it will even slow down and pull away on it's own, as well as let you know when you start to "drift" across onto another lane, or off to the side of the road.

The seven speed auto is very smooth and moves up and down the gears without any fuss or judder, if you're driving perfectly you only know the gears are changing by the rev counter moving up and down, thats how smooth and quiet it is.

The seats are some of the most comfortable i have sat in whilst driving, they are like armchairs, they cosset and keep you in position, which in turn makes for a great driving experience.

The fuel consumption stated by Subaru is

• Urban Cycle           37.7mpg
• Extra Urban Cycle  53.3mpg
• Combined Cycle     46.3mpg

If you manage to get the 53.3mpg, combined with teh fuel tank size, you should get over 700 miles out of the car, the Subaru also has a CO2 level of 159g/km which for a car this size is really good and helps with the BIK should you utilise the car for business usage, Top Speed is a decent 119mph, not that you will be doing that in the UK, well, you shouldn't, Should you 😀

The Outback is a great car, and if all you got was a standard spec model you would be more than happy with it, yet, it does not stop there, this model comes complete with a host of kit as standard.

• LED Headlights and Tail Lights
• Pop Up Headlamp Washes
• Power Fold Heated Door Mirrors
• Automatic Raise and Close Tailgate
• Flappy Paddles
• Seat Heaters
• All Round Power Windows
• Cruise Control
• Vehicle Dynamics Control
• Subaru Starlink Connectivity
• Hill Start Assist
• Active Torque Vectoring
• Centre Differential
• Whiplash Reducing Seats

And this is just a small amount of the standard kit, there is far far more to be added to the list.

Rear space is at a premium, with more than enough for three well set adults on the back seats, added to this there is a acres of space in the boot for loads of luggage, shopping or, with the seats down, some larger pieces of furniture.

Subaru is definitely on the rise, there is the updated BRZ, XV and Levorg all imminent, along with the second year of BTCC, and the continued use of the WRX/STi in privateer hands around the globe in numerous rallying events.

The Outback is a brilliant, car, and one that can accommodate everything you throw at it, it is a brilliant family car, as well as a car that can be utilised as a business car, either way, you could find few cars that fulfil all your requirements.

Subaru's Eyesight collision avoidance technology has been singled out for praise in the inaugural Car Tech Awards

Subaru’s EyeSight collision avoidance technology has been singled out for praise in the inaugural Car Tech Awards established by expert automotive and technology reviewers from Carbuyer and Alphr. The awards judges gave the safety system on the Subaru Outback a 'Highly Commended' accolade in the 'Best Safety Innovation - over £25,000' category.

EyeSight is a camera-based driver assistance system that acts as a ‘second pair of eyes’ for drivers, employing stereo camera technology to monitor the road and traffic ahead for potential hazards. 

The judging panel rated the Outback's EyeSight system ahead of safety technologies from a number of more expensive models from other brands.

Stuart Milne, Carbuyer editor said: “The brilliance of EyeSight is that its systems are very effective and well packaged, and it goes about its business with the minimum of fuss. 

Features like Lead Vehicle Start Alert and Pre-Collision Throttle Management are two exceptional features that are of real benefit. The Outback’s EyeSight system really impressed us, and it beat some very big names in its class.”

The Car Tech Awards have been established to celebrate the best in-car technology currently available to motorists. The awards follow months of testing every major new car on the market today, in order to find the most effective technologies available to buyers.

Paul Tunnicliffe, Managing Director of Subaru UK, said: “We are delighted EyeSight has been Highly Commended by Carbuyer and Alphr. Our customers rate EyeSight very highly and love that the camera-based technology offers peace of mind, in a completely unobtrusive way.”

Subaru EyeSight

Fitted as standard to every Subaru Outback sold in the UK with a Lineartronic (CVT) transmission, EyeSight contributed to the Outback’s maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test safety rating. It features six technologies to maximise safety: Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure & Sway Warning, Pre-Collision Steering Assist, and Lead Vehicle Start Alert.

EyeSight's two colour cameras are located either side of the rear view mirror, and detect the presence of vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and other potential hazards up to 110 metres in front.

In 2015, Subaru released data from a survey of traffic accidents involving Subaru vehicles in Japan from 2010 to 2014. The data revealed a 61% reduction in crashes for vehicles equipped with EyeSight, compared to those without.

About the Car Tech Awards

The Car Tech Awards, a collaboration between leading car review and technology websites Carbuyer and Alphr, delivers the definitive verdict on in-car technology. Entrants were split into two price categories – under £25,000 and over £25,000 – with expert testers examining audio, connectivity, driver assistance systems, satellite navigation systems, self-parking technology, autonomous driving systems, and safety innovations.

UK RECALL #19 - Due to possible cracks on the air intake, Subaru is recalling a number of models for rectification.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2016/147
Manufacturer Ref :
Make:	SUBARU
Model :	Forester, WRX, Legacy & Outback
Launch Date :	01/08/2016
Numbers Involved :	255
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :

Recall Details
Concern :	ENGINE MAY STALL
Description :	The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle, lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds, the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
Vehicle Id :	JF1SJGK85FG052868 to JF1VM4K55GG002247 JF1SJGK85FG052868 to JF1VM4K55GG002247 JF1SJGK85FG052868 to JF1VM4K55GG002247 JF1SJGK85FG052868 to JF1VM4K55GG002247

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Subaru announced today that Subaru Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek won their segments at the Autopacific Awards.

• Outback wins Best-in-Class for Premium Mid-Size Crossover SUV
• Forester wins Best-in-Class Mid-Size Crossover SUV
• Crosstrek wins Best-in-Class Compact Crossover
• Outback and Forester win for second year in a row 

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that Subaru Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek won their segments in the Crossover SUV categories for the 2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards.  These awards, based on customer responses, recognize vehicles that best meet the expectations of their owners.  Both Outback and Forester won their segments for the second year in a row. 

 

The automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. surveyed owners of new model 2015 and 2016 vehicles across all major manufacturers after 90 days of ownership.  This national survey of 15 questions received responses from over 65,000 owners.  Respondents recommended changes to their car or truck in five key areas including ride and handling, interior storage, safety features, power and acceleration, and technology. 

 

“By asking vehicle owners if they would change various aspects of their vehicle if given the opportunity, we not only identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement, but we also find out which manufacturers are truly hitting the mark with owners,” explains George Peterson, president of AutoPacific. 

 

AutoPacific named winners in 24 categories with Outback, Forester and Crosstrek winning their segments and giving Subaru a sweep of Premium Mid-Size, Mid-Size and Small Crossover SUV categories.  These customers indicated that Subaru closely targeted the crossover vehicles to match their wants and needs. 

 

“We are extremely proud to receive these three distinguished 2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards because they represent the voice of our customers” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “This recognition is a testament to our commitment of providing top quality vehicles with safety, reliability, durability, and comfort in mind.”

USA - Subaru of America has announced pricing & Specification for the 2017 Model Year, Legacy & Outback.

• Legacy with Symmetrical All Wheel Drive standard begins at $21,995
• New Reverse Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist safety technologies
• All new Outback Touring becomes flagship model
• Debut of new Legacy 2.5i Sport trim

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2017 Outback and Legacy lines. These 2017 models will arrive into retailers during July 2016. 

In one of the industry’s most competitive segments, the midsize Legacy sedan remains the only model to come standard with all-wheel drive. 

The combination of Subaru’s acclaimed Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and standard Active Torque Vectoring give Legacy confident grip in all weather conditions. 

The 2017 Legacy 2.5i, featuring a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter Boxer engine and standard Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with manual mode and paddle shifters, has a starting MSRP of $21,995.

Premium trim Legacy upgrades include 17-in. alloy wheels, the All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer), dual zone automatic climate control system, 10-way power driver’s seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift handle, electroluminescent instrument panel with LCD color display, auto up/down front windows, illuminated overhead console and front door pull handles and body-color side mirrors. The well-equipped 2017 Legacy 2.5i Premium begins at $23,995.

The Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport debuts as a 2017 model with excusive styling features including unique two-tone interior with piano black and carbon fiber patterned trim, 18-in. sport-styled wheels, dark gray front grille and fog lights with gloss black housing. Chrome-accent rocker trim and high luster silver-finished turn-signal mirrors further emphasize the sleek look of this new trim. 

The Legacy 2.5i Sport debuts at $25,595 and is available with EyeSight® and a suite of accompanying safety features like Blind Spot Detection & High Beam Assist as well as Reverse Automatic Braking.

The Legacy 2.5i features a STARLINK Multimedia with today’s most in-demand user technologies, including: 6.2-in. single-touch gesture display, AM/FM stereo with HD Radio®, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, with a 4 month free trial of audio and Travelink information including sport and weather, single-disc CD player, Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming, iPod® control, iTunes® Tagging, a USB port and auxiliary input jack. Smartphone integration features Aha™ and Pandora®, along with STARLINK cloud applications iHeartRadio®, Stitcher, Calendar, Music Player, News and Weather. The screen also provides the display for the standard rear vision camera.

Premium, Sport, and Limited trims have a standard STARLINK 7.0” Multimedia Plus with a high-resolution 7-in. LCD screen featuring multi-touch gesture controls, Bluetooth hands-free SMS text messaging and dual USB ports.

Beginning at $28,840, the Legacy Limited adds perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Power Moonroof Package, Keyless Access with Push Button Start, heated rear seat backs and cushions, rear-seat air conditioner outlets, 4-way power front passenger seat, a harman/kardon® 575-watt equivalent amplifier and harman/kardon surround 12-speaker audio system, 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, turn-signal side mirrors and woodgrain-pattern matte-finish interior accent trim and Stablex suspension tuning.

Legacy Limited trim with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology also come equipped with Blind Spot Detection & High Beam Assist as well as Reverse Automatic Braking. The 7.0" Multimedia Navigation System with 3 years of free map updates is also offered. 

New for 2017 on 2.5i Legacy Limited equipped with Eyesight are HID low beam headlights and multi-reflector halogen high beams. Automatic HID low beam height adjust control comes standard on EyeSight-equipped Limiteds.

2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

The fifth generation Subaru Outback, the World’s First Sport-Utility Wagon®, continues as a segment leader after more than 20 years. 

Equipped as standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, raised ground clearance, X-Mode, Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist, the roomy Outback is a master of outdoors-oriented activities and everyday family hauling.

Offered in four trim levels, starting with an MSRP of $25,645, Outback comes standard with a 2.5-liter Boxer engine and Lineartronic CVT with manual mode and paddle shifters. The Outback 2.5i achieves 25 mpg city/32 mpg EPA-estimated fuel economy, among the highest for midsize crossovers with all-wheel drive.

The Outback 2.5i models feature STARLINK 6.2” Multimedia with today’s most in-demand user technologies, including: 6.2-in. single-touch gesture display, AM/FM stereo with HD Radio®, single-disc CD player, Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming, iPod® control, iTunes® Tagging, a USB port and auxiliary input jack. Smartphone integration features Aha™ and Pandora®, along with STARLINK cloud applications iHeartRadio®, Stitcher, Calendar, Music Player, News and Weather. 

The screen also provides the display for the standard rear vision camera.

In addition to STARLINK, Premium trim adds the All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer), dual zone automatic climate control system, 10-way power driver’s seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift handle, electroluminescent instrument panel with LCD color display, auto up/down front windows, illuminated overhead console and front door pull handles and body-color side mirrors. Premium trim also offers an optional Power Rear gate with  height memory.

Premium, Limited and Touring trims have a standard STARLINK 7.0” Multimedia Plus with a high-resolution 7-in. LCD screen featuring multi-touch gesture controls, Bluetooth hands-free SMS text messaging and dual USB ports. These trims offer Sirius XM satellite radio with Travelink information including weather and sports. There is a 4-month free trial on these services.

The Limited trim Outback is priced from $32,390 and steps up the luxury with perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, heated rear seat backs and cushions, rear-seat air conditioner outlets, 4-way power front passenger seat, a harman/kardon® 575-watt equivalent amplifier and harman/kardon surround 12-speaker audio system. 

18-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, turn-signal side mirrors and woodgrain-pattern matte-finish interior accent trim. HID low beam headlights and multi-reflector halogen high beams come standard on Outback Limited while automatic HID low beam height adjust control comes standard on EyeSight-equipped Limited models.

New for 2017, a flagship Outback 2.5i Touring model debuts featuring a dark gray grille insert and 18-in. wheels with dark gray accents and machined finish. Low-profile roof rails in a silver finish along with lower cladding and Outback badging in chrome accentuate the unique styling of this model. 

Brilliant Brown Pearl is added to the exterior options while all Touring interiors feature a new Java Brown leather-trimmed upholstery, door panels and armrests with contrasting ivory stitching. Refinements including a unique woodgrain interior finish and piano- black switch panels accents complete the signature look. 

A heated steering wheel is also standard on Touring trim. Touring models are also available with a 256-horsepower 3.6 liter, 6-cylinder Boxer engine teamed to a high-torque Lineartronic CVT with manual mode and paddle shifters. Outback Touring models are priced from $35,995.

Subaru Legacy and Outback both earned the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ rating with the available Subaru-developed EyeSight system. 

The EyeSight system partners multiple safety technologies to act as a ‘second set of eyes’ for the driver. The system includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure and Sway Warning as well as Lane Keep Assist.

New for 2017, Limited and Touring trim models receive Reverse Automatic Braking, which detects object when reversing and automatically triggers an alert and brakes the vehicle to avoid a collision and High Beam Assist as standard, in addition to Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security systems to continue to provide two packages that are among the most affordable in the industry. The STARLINK Safety Plus package includes SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Maintenance Notifications, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and Diagnostic Alerts.

For even greater peace of mind, the STARLINK Safety Plus & Security Plus Package adds Stolen Vehicle Recovery Service, Vehicle Security Alarm Notification, Remote Lock/Unlock, Remote Horn and Lights and Remote Vehicle Locator.

The Legacy and Outback are built at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, IN.

2017 SUBARU LEGACY

Model/Trim	Transmission	Applicable Option Code	MSRP	MSRP + destination and delivery
2.5i	CVT	’01, ‘02	$21,995	$22,815
2.5i Premium	CVT	11,12,14,15	$23,995	$24,815
2.5i Sport	CVT	11,17	$25,995	$26,815
2.5i Limited	CVT	21,24	$28,840	$29,660
3.6R Limited	CVT	21,23	$31,640	$32,460

2017 SUBARU LEGACY OPTION PACKAGES

CODE 01	Standard Model 2.5i		N/A
CODE 02	Alloy Wheel Package		$350
CODE 11	Standard Model 2.5i Premium & 2.5i Sport		N/A
CODE 12	Moonroof Package		$1,195
CODE 14	EyeSight® +Blind Spot Detection +Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSD/RCTA) +High Beam Assist		$1,495
CODE 15	Moonroof Package +Navigation +EyeSight +BSD/RCTA + High Beam Assist		$3,090
CODE 17	EyeSight + Navigation +BSD/RCTA + High Beam Assist + Reverse Automatic Braking		$2,095
CODE 21	Standard Model 2.5i Limited & 3.6R Limited		N/A
CODE 23	EyeSight +Navigation + High Beam Assist + Reverse Automatic Braking		$1,595
CODE 24	EyeSight + Navigation + High Beam Assist + Reverse Automatic Braking + HID Lights		$1,995

Destination & Delivery is $820 and may vary in the following states: CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT. D&D is $970 for dealers in Alaska.

2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

Model/Trim	Transmission	Applicable Option Code	MSRP	MSRP + destination and delivery
Outback 2.5i	CVT	1	$25,645	$26,520
Outback 2.5i Premium	CVT	11,12,14,15	$27,695	$28,570
Outback 2.5i Limited	CVT	21,24	$32,390	$33,265
Outback 2.5i Touring	CVT	31	$35,995	$36,870
Outback 3.6R Limited	CVT	21,23	$34,995	$35,870
Outback 3.6R Touring	CVT	31	$38,195	$39,070

2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

CODE 01	Standard Model 2.5i	N/A
CODE 11	Standard 2.5i Premium	N/A
CODE 12	Moonroof Package + Power Rear Gate	$1,695
CODE 14	EyeSight + Blind Spot Detection (BSD)/Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)+ Power Rear Gate + High Beam Assist	$1,995
CODE 15	Moonroof Package + Power Rear Gate + Navigation System +       EyeSight + BSD/RCTA + High Beam Assist	$3,590
CODE 21	Standard Model 2.5i Limited & 3.6R Limited	N/A
CODE 23	EyeSight + Navigation + High Beam Assist + Reverse Automatic Braking	$1,595
CODE 24	EyeSight + Navigation + High Beam Assist + Reverse Automatic Braking + HID Lights	1,995
CODE  31	Standard Model 2.5i Touring and 3.6R Touring	N/A

Destination & Delivery is $875 and may vary in the following states: CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT. D&D is $1,025 for dealers in Alaska.