Subaru Legacy (seventh generation)

Series production of the seventh generation Legacy and sixth generation Outback started in July 2019.[5] The first of each model was driven off the SIA production line in Lafayette, Indiana, on July 29.[6]

The seventh generation Legacy is not marketed in Japan. Orders for the sixth generation Legacy were accepted through June 22, 2020, and production was discontinued after that date.[7]

Rear view

The 2020 model year Legacy was moved to the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which is torsionally stiffer compared to the previous generation Legacy. Its exterior styling is similar to the previous generation model, but the headlights and the taillights are slightly restyled. The interior now features an 11.6 inch touchscreen on all trims except the base model, which has two 7 inch displays.[8] The screens are manufactured by Denso and shared with the Toyota Prius Prime.[9][10] There are two separate Denso processors, one drives the infotainment system while the other operates critical vehicle functions.[11]

Some notable mechanical changes include an updated base engine, the FB25 now featuring direct injection, and a turbocharged 2.4 liter FA24 flat four engine from the Ascent for higher trim levels which replaces the outgoing 3.6 liter EZ36 flat six engine. 90% of the components in the new FB25 are new compared to its predecessor.[8]

In terms of safety, there is a new optional facial recognition system which uses cameras to warn the driver if the system detects that they are distracted or fatigued.[8]

Subaru Outback (BT)
Subaru Outback Limited (US, pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Subaru Legacy Outback (Japan)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Related	Subaru Ascent
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.8 L CB18 H4-T (Japan) 2.4 L FA24F H4-T 2.5 L FB25D H4
Power output	130 kW (174 hp; 177 PS) (1.8T) 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) (2.5) 191 kW (256 hp; 260 PS) (2.4T)
Transmission	8-Speed Simulated Lineartronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,745 mm (108.1 in)[12]
Length	4,860 mm (191.3 in)[12]
Width	1,855 mm (73.0 in)[12]
Height	1,680 mm (66.1 in)[12]
Chronology
Predecessor	Subaru Outback (fifth generation)

The revised Outback was premiered at the New York International Auto Show on April 17, 2019, and went on sale at United States dealerships starting in Q3 of 2019 for the 2020 model year alongside the Legacy sedan. Changes and features mirror those made to the Legacy,[13] and the raised suspension of the Outback provides a minimum ground clearance of 8.7 in (220 mm).[12] In North America, the engine options, like the Legacy, are the 2.5 liter FB25D flat four that produces 182 hp (185 PS; 136 kW) at 5,800 rpm and the turbocharged 2.4 liter FA24F flat four found on XT models that produces 260 hp (194 kW; 264 PS) at 5,600 rpm.

The sixth-generation Outback was marketed outside of North America starting in 2021. The Outback was released in Australia in February 2021, exclusively powered by the naturally-aspirated FB25D engine.[14] On March 23, 2021, TC Subaru Thailand officially introduced the all-new Subaru Outback SUV, imported from Japan. Power comes from Subaru's 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated FB25D 'boxer' engine that produces 188 PS and 245 Nm. The engine is mated to a CVT with 8-speed sequential shift (Subaru calls it Lineartronic) that sends power to all 4 wheels via Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.[15] The Outback was released in Japan in October 2021 as the Legacy Outback, powered exclusively by the gasoline direct-injection turbo CB18 engine.[16]

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  Subaru Outback (global model, Australia)
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  Subaru Legacy Outback X-Break EX with official accessories (Japan)
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  Rear view (US, pre-facelift)
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  Interior
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  FB25D engine

Outback Wilderness

Subaru Outback Wilderness (US)

The Subaru Outback Wilderness, launched for 2022 for the North American market, is a more off-road focused version of the standard Outback. It is the first vehicle to be launched under Subaru's new "Wilderness" brand. The suspension is raised to 9.5 inches (240 mm), 0.8 in (20 mm) more than the standard Outback's 8.7 inches (220 mm) of ground clearance. All-terrain tires wrapped around black 17-inch wheels are also added to the Outback Wilderness. There is more extensive plastic body cladding as well as integrated tow hooks. The roof rack on the Outback Wilderness is changed and is rated for up to 700 pounds (320 kg). The Wilderness has a shorter final drive ratio of 4.44:1 compared to the 4.11:1 in the standard Outback. The only engine option for the Wilderness is the turbocharged 2.4L FA24F 4-cylinder boxer engine. Interior changes include orange stitching and accents as well as water resistant "StarTex" seats, also found on the Onyx edition Outback.[17]

2023 model year updates

Subaru Outback Premium (US, facelift)

Revealed at the New York Auto Show in April 2022, the 2023 Subaru Outback received several mid-cycle changes for the North American market.[18] The front fascia was redesigned with new headlights, a honeycomb-style grille, and cladding on the front corners. Inside, the Starlink multimedia system was updated with an optional 11.6-inch screen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The EyeSight system added a wide-angle camera for the Touring trim level. Also, the Onyx trim level became available with the base engine, in addition to the previously offered turbo engine.

For Australia, the 2023 Outback retained the same front end as before. However, the turbocharged engine was added to the lineup in Sport XT and Touring XT trim levels, with unique six-LED fog lights.[19] There, it produces 184 kW (247 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) torque. The 2023 Outback for Australia also received the same interior multimedia upgrades, including the available 11.6-inch screen.

• 2019 Wards 10 Best User Experiences (Outback)[20]
• 2020 Autotrader's 10 Best Cars for Dog Lovers (Outback)[21]
• Autotrader's Best New Cars for 2020 list (Outback)[22]
• 2020 Good Housekeeping's Best New Family Cars – Best Station Wagon (Outback)[23]
• 2021-2023 Kelley Blue Book Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own: Mid-size SUV – 2-row (Outback)[24]

• Subaru Legacy Official Page (USA)
• "2020 Subaru Legacy (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
• "2020 Subaru Outback (brochure)" (PDF). Subaru of America. Retrieved 23 July 2019.