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2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Subaru Outback Base (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 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 $36,240 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 129 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 235 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Subaru claims the Outback Base uses 7.3L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 166g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 822km per full tank
The Subaru Outback measures 1675mm (65.9 inches) in height, 4820mm (189.8 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2745mm (108.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1608kg (3545.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Base comes standard with 225/60 R18 front tyres and 225/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2018 Subaru Outback Base has a 213mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
63.4 - 111.5 kW/t
52.95 kW/t
117.61 kW/t
Boot Space
512 litres
131 litres
742 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.3 - 9.9 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
606 - 952 km
606 km
1,263 km
Price
$36,240 - $49,140
$36,240
$84,490
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
3 - 6 months
3 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,100 - 2,180 kg
2,100 kg
3,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
213 mm
180 mm
242 mm
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Dimensions
4,820 mm
1,840 mm
1,675 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,820 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 492 mm |
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Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 166
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 94.0
Engine (cc): 2498
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Code: Fb25
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 90.0
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 822
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 511
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 31
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 26
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
Maximum Speed (mph): 123
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 175
Maximum Power (kW): 129
Maximum Torque (Nm): 235
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic 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: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Legacy Ii
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 63.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1801
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 512
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 61.8
Front Track (mm): 1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.4
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 213
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 65.9
Overall Height (mm): 1675
Overall Length (in): 189.8
Overall Length (mm): 4820
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 62.4
Rear Track (mm): 1585
Wheelbase (in): 108.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2745
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.8
Front Headroom (mm): 1036
Rear Headroom (in): 39.3
Rear Headroom (mm): Unlimited
Front Hip Room (in): 54.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1384
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1370
Front Leg Room (in): 43.0
Front Leg Room (mm): 1091
Rear Leg Room (in): 37.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1426
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
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Mica
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Fixed
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
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
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
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4630
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1608
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3545
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Active Seatback
Location: Front
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Automatic Locking: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
Period (Months): 6
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