Overview & Reviews

An all-new and vastly improved Outback is introduced in sedan and wagon body styles. Highlights include a new turbocharged engine, a stronger H6 motor, a stylish new interior and increased ground clearance for more serious off-highway adventures.

• Standard all-wheel drive, generous standard equipment list, exemplary build and materials quality, strong power from turbo and H6 engines, balanced ride and handling dynamics, capable performance off-road.

• Desirable features reserved for top-line models, smaller backseat than most competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Best out of 6 - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Charlie - March 3 - 11:46 pm

  This is my 6th Subaru dating back to 1981 and this is the best to date. 4 cylinder is fine for my needs. Have 23,000 miles on vehicle and have averaged 24.8 since purchase. Have gotten as high as 30 on a trip. Goes anywhere and handles exceptionally well (except for the OEM tires). Had them replaced at 22k. A great all around vehicle for the money. High ground clearance makes it easy to enter and exit vehicle. Standard model comes with a ton of options that are extra on other cars.

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  Subaru 05 Outback Sudan - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Richard Llewellyn - February 18 - 4:06 pm

  Handles like a dream in the ice and snow, does not silp or slide and tracks very well

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  Refined excellence exceeds expectations - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Katway - February 7 - 10:00 am

  The Outback 3.0R VDC is an absolutely terrific crossover. It handles like a BMW, takes rough roads like a Land Rover, and accelerates like a Volvo V70R. In my brief ownership, this vehicle has exceeded all expectations. Subaru is clearly making a forward push toward the luxury cars and the 3.0R VDC certainly delivers. I own a Volvo V70R that I like very much, but the Subaru is by far my favorite to drive. Its fun to drive in the city, on the highways, and in the country side. Im a very pleased owner and look forward to years of enjoyment in this vehicle.

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  2005 LL Bean - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By groosejr - February 6 - 2:53 am

  This is the 7th Subaru that we have owned and is yielding the poorest miles per gallon of any. The perforated leather upholstery will now allow spilled items to penatrate the seating and prohibits easy wipe up. Still waiting for GPS to be available. Windows are not sufficiently tinted, requiring after market application. Transmission shift points allow engine to rev too high.

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  70,000 Update - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Peter Chun - February 1 - 2:00 pm

  Still fun to drive but, not thrilled with dealer service which is what I hear from a lot of other Subaru owners. Had to replace tires for the second time earlier this year. Original Potenzas were lousy but, the Goodyear Eagles I replaced them with handled great. Had bearing noise problems which keep my car in the shop for a week around the 25K mark. Car started to die on me at stops earlier this year. Had to spend $360 to have valves cleaned and it runs fine now. Went on trips to Utah and Arizona the car performed great. The XT has been a good blend of performance, comfort, practicality, safety and for the most part, reliability. However, my next car will probably be a hybrid.

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  great, but... - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By outbou - December 29 - 8:33 pm

  Basically, I love the car (its my 2nd one) but I absolutely hate the fact that there is no place for your pocketbook of bag of some sort. We need women to design a car with women and mothers in mind!

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  Bad Catalytic converter $$ - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By fino - December 26 - 2:36 pm

  I have owned many Subarus and really loved them all except for this problem. Catalytic converter is bad and estimated replacement is $2,000 to $3,000. I have spoken to some Subaru and non Subaru mechanics and all have said this is a common problem. I am not getting any satisfaction from Subaru USA and this has turned a loyal customer into a doubter. They tried a computer fix that did not work. They blame problem on hills and high speeds. The car also had bad rear bearing that were replaced as a recall.

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  773 miles so far - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Lovin it - November 13 - 10:00 am

  Ive only owned my XT Limited for about a week at this point and I believe its the best car purchase Ive very made. I know time will tell but so far its great. This cars over all road manner is unbelievable, just step on the gas and your gone. It handles well and has really impressed all the people who have taken a ride. The quality is second to none and in fact a lot of people mistake it for an Audi or Volvo. If you havent driven one what are you waiting for.

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  Fun to Drive - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By jerseytiger - October 31 - 3:50 pm

  Pleased so far with the purchase. First time Subaru owner. Areas of concern with previous years have been addressed with 05 model. Researched all similar vehicles with AWD and found this vehicle to provide most bang for the buck, despite the fact that Subaru does not give them away. The car offers many features for all types of drivers: AWD-comfort-performance-reliability and most importantly-safety.

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  The most boring car in known universe - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By andysomogyi - October 1 - 11:49 pm

  I detest this car. Slow, gutless, handles like a barge and the gas milage is pitiful. Only reason I bought this pile of junk is that friend of mine wanted to get rid of it, and it was cheap. It has one of the worst transmissions Ive ever driven, now I hate automatics, but this one is particularly bad. The gear ratios is bizarre, shifts are slow and sloppy, and 4th is way too low. This is one of the worst handling cars Ive ever driven, body roll is about as bad as a mid 70s Buick. Engine is truly gutless, and whats worse is given how pathetically slow this car is, the gas milage is even worse. I avg 15 city, and even with the most careful driving, best I can get is about 25 highway