2003 Subaru Outback

    New from

    $38,180 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Subaru Outback

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D Station Wagon body style. Available in Australia from $38,180 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $51,990 for the H6.

    There are 5 variants of the Outback available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (115kW/223Nm), 3L multi-point injection (154kW/282Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (154kW/282Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2003 Outback is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    76.67 - 105.12 kW/t
    41.94 kW/t
    105.12 kW/t
    Boot Space
    528 litres
    205 litres
    1,110 litres
    Price
    $38,180 - $51,990
    $32,990
    $77,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 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 - 1,600 kg
    1,400 kg
    3,360 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    184 mm
    246 mm

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    2003 Subaru Outback Specs

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    Base

    • 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: Alloy
      • 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): 78.5
    • 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): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
      • 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: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • 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 Height Adjustable
      • 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 Lumbar Adjustment
      • 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
      • 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 Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • 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): 1465
    • 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

    H6

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.12
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.2
      • Compression Ratio: 10.7
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2999
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 80
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 209
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 154
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 282
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.5
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 79
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
      • 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 Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400

    Luxury Pack

    Adds to H6:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.67
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 79
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
      • 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 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
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
    Removes from H6:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.12
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.2
      • Compression Ratio: 10.7
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2999
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 80
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 209
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 154
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 282
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465

    Limited

    Adds to Luxury Pack:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
    Removes from Luxury Pack:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard

    H6 Luxury Pack

    Adds to Limited:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 96.86
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1580
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.2
      • Compression Ratio: 10.7
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2999
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 80
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 209
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 154
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 282
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1590
    Removes from Limited:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.67
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1590
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 99.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2457
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 79
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.6
      • 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 Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
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    2003 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1590mm
    1745mm
    4720mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    2003 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 $38,180.

    The most expensive Subaru Outback is the H6 Luxury Pack that starts from $51,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: H6 and H6 Luxury Pack.

    The largest Subaru Outback is the H6 which measures 1745mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Outback is the H6 which has 154kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Outback is the H6 which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.