2001 Subaru Outback

    New from

    $37,180 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

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    About the Subaru Outback

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D Station Wagon body style. Available in Australia from $37,180 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $44,050 for the Limited.

    There are 3 variants of the Outback available in Australia.

    The Subaru Outback is only available with an null motor that produces 115kW and 223Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 Outback is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    76.56 - 79.04 kW/t
    43.6 kW/t
    87.52 kW/t
    Boot Space
    528 litres
    309 litres
    1,110 litres
    Price
    $37,180 - $44,050
    $31,350
    $66,825
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 4 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 kg
    1,400 kg
    2,948 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    195 mm
    220 mm

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    2001 Subaru Outback Specs

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    Limited Edition

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Toned
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.04
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 43.5
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 1105
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1646
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 528
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
      • Front Track (mm): 1470
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1590
      • Overall Length (mm): 4720
      • Overall Width (mm): 1745
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1415
      • Rear Track (mm): 1460
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11600
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Engine Configuration: Horizontal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 79
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 64
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 223
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Base

    Adds to Limited Edition:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.5
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
    Removes from Limited Edition:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.04
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455

    Limited

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.56
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1502
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.5
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
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    2001 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1590mm
    1745mm
    4720mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2001 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    2001 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 $37,180.

    The most expensive Subaru Outback is the Limited that starts from $44,050.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Limited Edition and Limited.

    The largest Subaru Outback is the Base which measures 1745mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Outback is the Base which has 115kW 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 null kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Outback uses Unleaded.