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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  First Subaru - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Powmaster - September 8 - 11:53 am

  The Outback was my first Subaru purchase; had Hondas and Toyotas previously. With the manual tranny, I achieve 26 mpg - not bad for a 4wd station wagon. Two recalls, both for the ECU and both were fast fixes and covered by Subaru. No major issues with anything. Headlights do burn out fast (once a year or so). Some minor rattles from the dash, depending on the temperature. Bad wheel alignment from the factory and wore out the tires in less than 28,000 miles. Dealer refused to do anything about it - told me it was my fault which is totally untrue.

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  Seats hurt - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Gary Wexler - September 5 - 12:23 pm

  I am 511 and the steering wheel is too far away (doesnt telescope) when I have the seat back almost all the way. The seats are too hard and there is lousy foot/leg room. It handles very well and is quiet. Average 20.4 mpg over 8,000 miles. Not enough passenger compartment storage. Transmission does what it wants to do, not always what you want. Brakes sometimes feel soft, but still do the job. Ride is good except over uneven surfaces, when it becomes too bouncy, like a Jeep. Overall, a solid car, but not a very comfortable car.

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  GREAT SEDAN - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By dfw outback - September 2 - 2:53 pm

  this car does it all. I love to drive it when my wife finally allows me to have the keys... we have two children and have taken some family trips with plenty of room for everyone. great car.

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  The Outback LL Bean Rocks - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Newly_Loyal - September 1 - 9:30 am

  This is my second Outback. My first a 2001 was fun to drive - handled well and made me a Subaru Believer. Alas, the flat four was not powerful enough when I needed it. Now the 2005 LL Bean is a different story. The 6 cylinder at an improved 250 horses is just what the doctor ordered. It is slow off the line, but once moving, look out. I am not into a lot of auto froo froo. The leather seats are more of a nuisance than fabric. It is a shame that the Suby execs in their (in) finite wisdom insist that the "good" engine only gets installed in the uberdeluxe models! Some of us need the real utility of a workin wagon!

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  Frustrated!! - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By kdurre - August 24 - 5:50 am

  Im sure I have a lemon but with 89,000 miles there is not much I can do. I do like the car other than the CV joint and Rear wheel baring need to be replaced. The CD player may or may not play. The front driver seat burns you when you use the seat warmer. The passenger seat "passenger sensor" dings all the time unless the seat belt is locked in. The windshield rattles unless papers are pushed down between the glass and dash, even after one windshield replacement. And the transmission lurches to shift until it warms up.

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  Aussie Outback - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By tfj100 - August 21 - 10:00 am

  The Subaru is everything we expected when we bought it. Fantastic interior, great performance and a high level of comfort and utility suggests we will like it for a while yet. Only drawback noticed so far is fuel economy - expect under 20 mpg around town and only open- road cruising gets it above 20 mpg

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  Seven Months, 8,000 miles - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By johnheiam - July 19 - 4:16 pm

  We are very happy with the cars power, handling, and gas mileage (25 mpg overall). The only quality related problem with the car was the rubber coating on the drivers door handle peeled off in the first month. We have been disappointed in several aspects of the cars design however. The most annoying is that there is only one keyhole on the entire car! This forces you to carry the remote which I hate to do. The second problem is that the front seats are so low the rear seat passengers cant get their toes under the seats so it is uncomfortable for an adult to sit in the back seat. This wasnt true in our 1995 Subaru wagon.

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  review - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By getty45 - July 10 - 10:00 am

  Great Amazing Car! Couldnt be happier. Great handling and power.

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  Love my Outback - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By jackco00 - July 7 - 4:23 pm

  I love my LL Bean 2005 Outback wagon, but Im still shocked by the gas mileage Im getting. Highway driving is not problem, but around town I sometimes only get 16 mpg! I switched to mid-range fuel, but that doesnt help much with the price of gas these days. I would love to get another Outback, but Subaru hasnt done anything to improve mileage in the new V6s except changing to regular gas. Im considering a Toyota hybrid for my next car.

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  The best yet - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By busycee - July 4 - 10:00 am

  This is the 5th Subaru Wagon I have had since 1987 and it is definitely the best. It has great acceleration!