About the Subaru Outback
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D Station Wagon body style. Available in Australia from $38,340 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $43,990 for the Limited.
There are 2 variants of the Outback available in Australia.
The Subaru Outback is only available with an null motor that produces 116kW and 221Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Outback is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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1997 Subaru Outback Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,340 |
Limited
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,990 |
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1997 Subaru Outback Specs
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1997 Subaru Outback Dimensions
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1997 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy
| Subaru Outback | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
1997 Subaru Outback Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Subaru Outback FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Outback is the Base that starts from $38,340.
The most expensive Subaru Outback is the Limited that starts from $43,990.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Limited.
The largest Subaru Outback is the Base which measures 1715mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1555mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Outback is the Base which has 116kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Outback is the Base which weighs 1965 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Outback uses Unleaded.