2004 Subaru Outback

    New from

    $38,180 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    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 $38,180 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $53,440 for the R Premium Pack.

    There are 5 variants of the Outback available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (121kW/226Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (180kW/297Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2004 Outback is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    84.03 - 116.88 kW/t
    55.5 kW/t
    116.88 kW/t
    Boot Space
    459 litres
    205 litres
    1,110 litres
    Price
    $38,180 - $53,440
    $35,990
    $70,990
    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
    1,500 - 1,800 kg
    900 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 - 202 mm
    200 mm
    246 mm

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    2004 Subaru Outback Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2004 Subaru Outback Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • 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
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.03
    • 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
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • 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): 1649
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 459
      • Front Track (mm): 1495
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 202
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1545
      • Overall Length (mm): 4730
      • Overall Width (mm): 1770
      • Rear Track (mm): 1485
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2670
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • 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 Octane Number: 92
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • 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 Active
      • 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 Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • 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: Fixed
      • 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 Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • 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 Mirror Indicator Lights
      • 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): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440
    • 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

    Premium Pack

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.62
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
    • 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
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Transmission
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1430
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.03
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440

    Luxury Pack

    Adds to Premium Pack:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.03
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440
    Removes from Premium Pack:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.62
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Transmission
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1430

    R

    Adds to Luxury Pack:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 116.88
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89.2
      • Compression Ratio: 10.7
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 3000
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 80
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 224
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 297
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from Luxury Pack:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.03
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 202
    • 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 Octane Number: 92
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • 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
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

    R Premium Pack

    Adds to R:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
    • 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
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Removes from R:
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
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    2004 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1545mm
    1770mm
    4730mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2004 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    2004 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 R Premium Pack that starts from $53,440.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: R and R Premium Pack.

    The largest Subaru Outback is the R which measures 1770mm wide, 4730mm in length and sits 1545mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Outback is the R which has 180kW 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 R which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

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