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Subaru Outback

Years2003–2026
Generations7
Total variants54
Body stylesWagon · SUV
PlatformSubaru Global Platform
AssemblyJapan: Ota, Gunma · United States: Lafayette, Indiana
Also known asLegacy Grand Wagon · Legacy Lancaster (1999–) · Legacy Lancaster (Japan) · Legacy Outback · Legacy Outback (Europe) · Legacy Outback (Japan, Europe) · Legacy Outback (Japan)

The Subaru Outback is a wagon and SUV model, produced 2003–2026, spanning 7 generations with 54 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Outback (2021-), Outback Facelift 2017 (2017-2021), Outback (2015-2017) and Outback Facelift 2013 (2013-2015). Body styles across the Outback lineage span wagon and SUV, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Outback Facelift 2006 (2006-2009) generation is the most extensively documented, with 16 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 7

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Subaru Outback have?

The Subaru Outback has 7 generations with 54 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Subaru Outback produced?

The Subaru Outback has been produced 2003–2026. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback is available as Wagon, SUV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

BRPlatform · 1 body variant
BPPlatform · 1 body variant
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

48,516Estimated total · €9,703 per year
  • Depreciation28,148
  • Fuel / energy10,238
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,380

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 7

Subaru Outback: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Legacy Grand Wagon
  • Legacy Lancaster
    1999–present
  • Legacy Lancaster
    Japan
  • Legacy Outback
  • Legacy Outback
    Europe
  • Legacy Outback
    Japan, Europe
  • Legacy Outback
    Japan
Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Outback BR (2009-2013)2009–2013171 hp9.7 s10€42k–€73k★ 2.4
Outback Facelift 2013 (2013-2015)2013–2015156 hp9.8 s8€41k–€57k★ 2.5
Outback (2015-2017)2015–2017163 hp10 s4€42k–€56k★ 2.6
Outback Facelift 2017 (2017-2021)2017–2021169 hp10.1 s4€49k–€59k★ 2.5
Outback (2021-)2021–2026169 hp10.2 s5€63k–€78k★ 2.2

Equipment

Outback (2021-)

Does the Subaru Outback have Apple CarPlay?
Standardon all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have Android Auto?
Standardon all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have parking sensors?
Standard (rear)on all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have a reversing camera?
Standardon all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have cruise control?
Standardon all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have built-in navigation?
Standardon 3 of 5 versions
Does the Subaru Outback have ISOFIX?
Standardon all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have lane keeping assist?
Standardon all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have Bluetooth?
Standardon all versions
Does the Subaru Outback have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions