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2012 Outback


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2.5i

3.6R

 

Engine

2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine with i-Active Valve Lift System.

3.6-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine with Dual Active Valve Control System

Power

170 hp @ 6,000 rpm

256 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

170 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

247 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

Manual transmission

Fully synchronized 6-speed manual

2.5i and 2.5i Premium: Standard

2.5i Limited: N/A

N/A

Automatic transmission

Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with 6-speed manual mode and paddle shifters.

2.5i and 2.5i Premium: Optional

2.5i Limited: Standard

Standard 5-speed automatic with manual mode, paddle shifters and downshift rev-matching control

CA Emissions

SULEV2 (PZEV) and LEV2

LEV2/ULEV2

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Standard

 

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw rate and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver's intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path.

 

Traction Control Systems (TCS)

VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.

Fuel Economy (city / highway)

Manual: 19/27 mpg

CVT: 22/29 mpg

18/25 mpg

Fuel requirement

Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)

Fuel capacity

18.5 gallons

Steering

Engine-speed-sensing power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 36.8 feet

 

Suspension

4-wheel independent raised suspension. Front: MacPherson strut type. Rear: Double-wishbone. Front and rear stabilizer bars.

 

Brakes

4-wheel disc. 2.5i models: ventilated front. 3.6R models: ventilated front and rear. 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

 

Brake discs

11.6 inches / 11.3 inches

12.4 inches / 11.4 inches

Brake Assist

When emergency braking is detected by how quickly the brake pedal is pressed, maximum brake pressure is immediately applied.

Wheels

2.5i: 16 x 6.5-inch steel with covers

2.5i Premium and 2.5i Limited: 17 x 7.0-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy

17 x 7.0-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy

Tires

2.5i: 215/70R16 99S all-season

2.5i Premium and 2.5i Limited: 225/60R17 98T all-season

226/60/R17 98T all-season

 

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