The presentation of the new generation Subaru Outback was held in the fall of 2014 during one of the New York car dealerships. In Europe, the model appeared only a year later - in April 2015, but official dealers began to offer it only in March 2016. It is worth noting that the new generation began to look much more solid, stylish and attractive.
The automaker is still positioning the Subaru Outback Legacy as a D-class car, despite the fact that it can safely be called a full-sized crossover.
Exterior
Visually, the new generation of Outback has become much larger: the radiator grill, for example, expands the front of the body, and the increased optics make the car's “face” simply huge. The top version of the Subaru Outback is equipped with optics with matrix LEDs that act as the main light source. Off-road features in the exterior of the car are emphasized by a massive bumper made of black plastic and a wide bump in the center.
In the reviews of the Subaru Outback, it is noted that it is quite simple to recognize the car in the general flow, despite the fact that the height and length of the body, the angle of the windshield and the stamping on the profile have changed. Recognizable can be either the general form of the body, or individual features: the roof line or the tailgate. Separately, we can note the trim of the lower edge of the body with plastic, solid wheel arches hiding 18-inch wheels.
The back of the car is made in the modern style of "greetings" from the past, it was inherent in the first versions of the Subaru Outback. A similar shape of the lamps, which have now become LED, has survived, the shape of a bumper consisting of two separate parts (the bottom is completely made of black plastic and protects the paintwork from damage). At the edges of it are fog lights.
In general, the exterior of the car came out very stylish and modern, with a touch of sporty style, which emphasize various details, as well as practical, functional and confirming the good taste of the car owner. It is worth noting that the Subaru Outback models produced for different markets differ in design and interior, while maintaining the technical characteristics and equipment.
Vehicle Dimensions
These include:
- body length - 4815 mm;
- width - 1840 mm;
- height - 1675 mm;
- ground clearance - 213 mm;
- wheelbase - 2745 mm;
- the width of the rear track is 1580 mm;
- front track - 1570 mm;
- luggage compartment volume - minimum equal to 527 liters, taking into account the folded rear seats - 1801 liters;
- curb weight - 1603 kilograms;
- the maximum fuel tank capacity is 60 liters.
Interior
The new version of the cult Subaru Outback station wagon in terms of characteristics, exterior and interior is strikingly different from the previous generation. The adjustment of the first row of seats is carried out in ten directions with the help of a servo drive, and in the top configuration, the chair remembers two main positions. Since Outback does not apply to premium cars, it is only equipped with heated seats without ventilation.
Compared with the restyled version of the fourth generation, the new Subaru Outback is characterized by more attractive, soft and pleasant to the touch trim materials. For example, polished, textured or soft plastic is commonly used (the specific type depends on the vehicle equipment, sales market and assembly location).
The center console in the model is slightly lower than it was before, on the instrument panel is now an information display on-board computer. At its former location, only pure torpedo material remained. Almost completely changed the entire interior. The buyer is given a choice of nine options for lighting the dashboard.
The dashboard is divided into two sections with a tachometer and speedometer, between which is located the display of the on-board computer. The screen displays information about the instantaneous fuel consumption, range on residuals in the tank, ambient temperature and other useful information.
The multifunction steering wheel is the primary control for all systems in the Subaru Outback. From the steering wheel of previous versions, it is somewhat different in appearance, but its main functions have remained unchanged: control of cruise control, communication, on-board computer and music. Almost all systems that can be used while driving are activated or deactivated from the steering wheel.
The width of the second row of seats allows three passengers to comfortably accommodate on it. The only drawback noted in the reviews of the Subaru Outback is the height of the transmission tunnel, which is why an adult sitting in the center cannot normally put his legs up.
The new generation Outback is a beautiful car combining functionality, practicality and style. A spacious luggage compartment with a volume of 520 liters, if desired, can increase to 1.8 m 3 due to the addition of the rear row of seats.
Specifications Subaru Outback
The manufacturer equipped the new generation Outback with an updated line of engines. For example, an outdated power unit with a capacity of 167 horsepower was replaced by a more powerful and economical analogue with a capacity of 175 horsepower.
The Subaru Outback is equipped only with a CVT - the concern is not going to produce a car with a mechanical transmission. The wagon uses a chain drive, thanks to which the working resource is significantly increased and the range of gear ratios is maximally expanded. Such scatter provides the new Outback with excellent and mesmerizing ride.
The famous Boxer Subaru boxer engine is placed longitudinally, thanks to which the car drives are the same length. This contributes to a more even distribution of traction and makes all-wheel drive more reliable. In this state, the weight distribution of the power units becomes almost ideal both on the axles and on the individual wheels of the car.
The company's engineers are equipping the basic equipment of the Subaru Outback with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 175 horsepower. The car in this version accelerates to the first hundred in 10.2 seconds, while the maximum developed speed is 198 km / h. For an everyday wagon, such indicators are very good. According to the manufacturer, in urban mode, fuel consumption does not exceed 10.3 liters, in the combined cycle on the highway - 7.7 liters.
The second power unit of the Subaru Outback is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with increased power to 260 horsepower. Acceleration to 100 km / h from standstill is carried out in 7.5 seconds, while the maximum speed of the station wagon is 235 km / h. On the highway, the car eats 10 liters for every 100 kilometers, and in the urban cycle, the consumption jumps to 14.2 liters. It is worth noting in the end that the new generation of Outback compares favorably with previous models not only in its exterior and interior, but also in its technical characteristics.
Options Subaru
Russian official dealers of the car concern offer customers only three complete sets of the car, which practically do not differ from each other. Despite this, there is still a slight difference between the two.
Version 4A
The basic equipment of the car, which will cost motorists 2.2 million rubles. The package of options in this version consists of airbags, an assistance system for starting uphill, an active steering wheel amplifier, climate control, an on-board computer, a rear view camera, cruise control, a servomotor for the tailgate, a keyless entry system, and starting the power unit with one button press and other functions.
The optics of the car in this configuration are LED, light and rain sensors, a leather steering wheel, heated glass cleaner zones, a standard audio system with support for Bluetooth, AUX and CD, roof rails, alloy 18-inch wheels are installed. Voice control function is available.
ZL version
The only difference between this configuration and the base is the leather trim. In this regard, the price increased by 60 thousand rubles.
ZP Version
This configuration differs from the previous three only in the presence of a standard navigation system and a sunroof. Also, the Subaru Outback in this version is equipped with a top-end engine. The car owner in such a configuration will cost 2.75 million rubles.