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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  bet the farm - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By farmboi - December 25 - 12:30 am

  Has all of the features I wanted. Plenty of power for my needs. Great mileage to boot: 28-30 or better MPG - better than the EPA rating. It was between this or a Prius. Really wanted to try a Subaru once. I may be hooked. Very few Subarus around here. Gets a lot of admiring looks and interested questions. I dont regret this purchase at all.

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  Very satisfied - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By skipp - December 18 - 12:00 pm

  Handles nice, good gas mileage, seems very solid, and fun to drive

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  Subaru once again amazes me - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Crocks - November 30 - 11:13 pm

  This is our 6th Subaru and this time subaru has really outdone themselves. Ive always loved their reliability and longetivity with my 98 have 230K on it and runnig strong. We decided to replace our WRX with something more Family orientated. The outback XT was it. We have all the luxury and comfort of our other outback but a style and the power to blow you away. Saidly to say my WRX would be left behind by our new family wagon. The turbo is much smoother than that of the WRX but it has more power. What a great combination of the family wagon and a sleeper sports-car. Gas mileage is a bit different then our previous outbacks but the performance makes it all worth it.

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  problem with 2005 - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By anxious - November 30 - 10:00 am

  I just bought a 2005 outback two days ago and love it except for the fact that the day after I drove it off the lot the check engine light came on with a blinking cruise light indicator. The dealership read the code to be the oxygen sensor, cleared it,and said to come back if it comes on again. Well it came back on today and Im bringing it in to be checked again tomorrow. Heres hoping it turns out to be a minor glitch if anything....

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  true Road Commander - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Kevin - November 13 - 10:43 pm

  I live in the Lake Tahoe area of California. This car handles the turns and curves with grace and surefootedness like no other 4wd. Ive owned 4Runners,Cherokees etc. The manual shift option makes the transmission respond instantly to your input and Ive noticed that after each oil change and then the differential & transmission fluid change the car has broken in beautifully and does not even resemble the car I drove off the lot. Was very tight when new and needed breaking in. Noticed it about 15k miles .The VDC eats the snow and Ive passed so many suvs wiped out in the banks I cant even count em. The low center of gravity makes this pup tops.

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  Great Car - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Alaire - September 15 - 5:53 pm

  I love driving this car! This is the second Subaru for my family. The AWD is great for winter driving and the heated seats are a true joy when it is cold out. No matter what I would buy this car again. No question about that!

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  Turbo grocery getter - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By no spam - September 8 - 10:26 am

  This Subaru rocks!

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  Good, but could be better - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Jerry Levy - September 4 - 4:26 am

  Excellent driving experience, a good combination of handling and luxury ride. Fun on two lane mountain highways, dirt roads, and freeways. Dealer very helpful when I needed unscheduled maintenance--gave me a new, free car for two weeks.

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  Very nice but not quiet. - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By tfh - September 1 - 7:46 pm

  Had a 1997 Outback limited and really liked it. Got a 2005 3.0 VDC. Very impressed by improvements in interior and the new six cylinder engine. Does well in snow. However, at low speeds when using normal acceleration it makes a very noticeable whining sound. Took it in to dealer where purchased and a mechanic rode in it and said the sound was normal transmission sound for that car. Be sure to drive the car at low speeds in quiet area before buying if you desire a quiet car. As nice as it is otherwise, I would probably not buy it again. Also has significant wind noise at highway speeds (as 50 mph and above). Otherwise it is really a nice car.

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  The Best Yet!! - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Kabar - July 19 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd Outback and by far the best!! Subaru really listened to all the surveys and out-did themselves with the 2005 model! Power, comfort, looks...and fun!! I love the new Color- I bought the Atlantic Blue. Ive had so many comments about my "new car" and tell me about the car and its features!