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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  A great car! - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By luck11 - August 28 - 6:20 pm

  This is my 2nd Outback. Love this car. Performance is amazing and it is a comfortable fit. Im 64" and like the fit, but with seats all way back, rear seat foot room is tight. Also, my arms are fully extended to hold 3 & 9 on the steering wheel. Hopefully Subaru will offer telescoping steering column in the future. Caution for those with big hips since the sports seats are narrow and may cause pain. My mother, who is not overweight but has mild arthritis, found that her hips were sore after a while. Still experiencing hesitation upon acceleration which seems to plague the manual turbo. All that said, it is a awesome car and a looker. I would definitely buy this car again.

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  Third times charm! - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By km - August 25 - 10:00 am

  Bigger, plusher, more leg room, and more slylish than previous Subarus. Re-styled (esp. the back end, which is less gaudy) and a bigger, more plush cabin. Quiet, smooth ride. 8.4” ground clearance. Base model loaded with goodies: heated front seats/ windshield/mirrors, power drivers seat, 6- speaker stereo w/CD, cruise, 4 side curtain airbags, titanium/wood trim, plush upholstery/mats, trip computer, rear spoiler, etc. Ive test driven everything recently (Toyotas, Hondas, Saturns, etc., all sizes/ shapes), did my homework, used a spreadsheet, and still each came up short. The test drive blew me away...this is NOT my fathers Buick!

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  20,000 miles, 8 month review - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By occking - August 13 - 7:36 pm

  So far very pleased with the vehicle. Gas mileage has steadily improved since new. I do mostly highway driving, going from near Providence RI to Montreal every few weeks; on those trips average (actual) 26.5 to 28 mpg. Trip computer always indicated 1 to 1.5 mpg higher than actual. The front windows seem to fog up very easily however, and I havent figured out a way yet with the heating system how to eliminate that from happening. Took quite some time to get used the the very low center armrest in the vehicle. Have an excellent place to put my XM Commander unit (satellite radio) right on the center console.

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  Bat outta hell..... - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By the flea - July 24 - 7:33 am

  This car is borderline over-the- top...the turbo kicks in at about 2600 rpm and you need to get off it or else youre looking at some serious legal issues....nice ride, quiet, little road noise....exponential improvement over my 2000 2.5i limited....$8k cheaper than a Volvo XC70, much better buy....they oughta put a turbo in the 6 cyl, but it may not be street legal (think the boxers definately benefit from the turbo)...

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  Best for now - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By halbhh - June 11 - 9:36 pm

  Since we need to haul our 3 large dogs, we need a wagon or SUV. Of all the ones out there this is probably the most cost efficient while still having such a great look and feel. Its interesting to see today the article where its more fuel efficient than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. We get 27.5 in town and 30 on the highway (review said that hybrid did 23). She wanted manual, so thats what we have, and its drawback is the slight jerkiness and heavy clutch, but you learn to ease it and were getting better at it (after 5000 miles). Overall I dont think theres anything close for this price. Its a truly great car/wagon/suv/what-have-you.

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  Subaru 2005 OUTBACK - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Sherry Morris - June 7 - 10:26 pm

  Got rid of a year old F-150 truck with bad gas mileage, for my 2005 LL Bean Outback. This is the second one Ive owned. This car handles like a dream, has room, has bells and whistles and above all is SAFE. The service department for Subaru is outstanding, no matter which one I have used. New cars are great, but eventually they need to be serviced. Thats when you find out if you have made the right choice. I ride around fine when everyone else is doing the 4x4 slide in rain or ice. I also like the new style and colors, which lacked in the models before. Last but not least.... my car tells me to check the tires when they need air. WOW !

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  Super Value - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By hkoestner - May 27 - 6:46 am

  Have 3 Subarus in family, two 2005s - the 05 Outback with 5 speed is a wagon, SUV and sports car rolled into one. As with all my Subies, this one has almost 20k on it and no problems; great handling, superb in snow & comfortable. I am in sales and spend a lot of time in the car driving. Living in snowy winters you get the comfort as well as absolutely superior handling in all weather conditions. I trade them every 3 years or at around 40k, always buying Subies. I only consider Subies. Why change to something else when they work so well. Great looks, great handling, great reliability, comfortable and finally great value.

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  I love it!! - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By mkerrigan - May 23 - 2:46 pm

  This is my first Subie! I love it! Its the manual turbo with heated cloth seats. The interior is simple and nice. Exterior is sharp looking. Pickup and go is awesome! Great interior room and ride is quiet and solid. Gas mileage has been approx. 20 mpg, not bad. I am very happy.

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  Subaru 4 cyl wagon turbo limited - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Larry Larsen - May 20 - 10:00 am

  I have driven excellent old Cadillacs. This car rides and handles much better. It is agile, responsive, quiet, and a joy to drive.

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  Happy with power, unhappy with quality - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Mark - May 8 - 12:26 pm

  I expected the usual Subaru quality with this vehicle. The performance is everything I expected but the build quality is not. Door handle trims falling off and arm rest covers falling off are not what I expect. The latest surprise was having to replace CV boots and clatch at 55000 miles. Ive driven manuals all my life and never replaced a clutch.