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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4
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Subaru Outback Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Subaru Outback Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 7th November 2009. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $40,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 3600 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the Outback Base uses 6.0L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 158g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1083km per full tank
The Subaru Outback measures 1615mm (63.6 inches) in height, 4790mm (188.6 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2745mm (108.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1598kg (3523.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Base comes standard with 225/60 R17 front tyres and 225/60 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Subaru Outback Base has a 213mm ground clearance with a 1700kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
67.99 - 115.97 kW/t
52.16 kW/t
115.97 kW/t
Boot Space
490 litres
142 litres
742 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6 - 10.3 L/100km
6 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
631 - 1,083 km
603 km
1,149 km
Price
$37,490 - $57,490
$32,000
$91,490
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18°
18°
36.6°
Departure Angle
21.9°
21.6°
28°
Ground Clearance Unladen
213 mm
184 mm
235 mm
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Dimensions
4,790 mm
1,820 mm
1,615 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,790 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm |
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Explore Subaru Outback Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 158
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Bore: 86.0
Engine Cc: 1998
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Liters: 2.0
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 86.0
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 65
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.3
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 7.0
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 1083
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 673
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 16.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 47
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 18.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 53
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 13.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 7.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 32
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.0
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 9.7
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 350
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: High
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 99
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 99
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.0
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Legacy Ii
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 59.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1690
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 490
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.4
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 213
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 63.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1615
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4790
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1820
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1530
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 108.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2745
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1036
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 39.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: Unlimited
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 54.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1384
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 53.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1370
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 43.0
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1091
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 37.8
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 960
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1430
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.1
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1426
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 18.0
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 21.9
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass
Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1598
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3523
Tare Weight Kg: 1551
Audio System
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 3
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 12500
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 7767
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