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2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Subaru Outback Base (2005) price & specs
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Overview
The 2005 Subaru Outback Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $40,490 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 121 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 226 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Subaru claims the Outback Base uses 9.1L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 703km per full tank
The Subaru Outback measures 1545mm (60.8 inches) in height, 4730mm (186.2 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1440kg (3174.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Base comes standard with 215/60 R16 front tyres and 215/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2005 Subaru Outback Base has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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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
190 litres
900 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.1 - 10.9 L/100km
9 L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Price
$37,990 - $53,490
$29,990
$69,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
900 kg
3,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
200 - 220 mm
184 mm
235 mm
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Dimensions
4,730 mm
1,770 mm
1,545 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,730 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 99.5
Engine (cc): 2457
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 79
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 90
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Main Capacity (L): 64
Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 26
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
Maximum Speed (mph): 122
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 165
Maximum Power (kW): 121
Maximum Torque (Nm): 226
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Differential
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 43.5
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 1105
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 1649
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 459
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 58.9
Front Track (mm): 1495
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 60.8
Overall Height (mm): 1545
Overall Length (in): 186.2
Overall Length (mm): 4730
Overall Width (in): 69.7
Overall Width (mm): 1770
Rear Track (in): 58.5
Rear Track (mm): 1485
Wheelbase (in): 105.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2670
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Colour: Blue
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1440
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3175
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Integrated In Dash
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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