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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  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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  Great car, horrible gas mileage - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By jchoi - April 8 - 6:23 pm

  This is my first AWD vehicle. It was great this winter where we had over 85" of snow in New England. Unstoppable. Fun to drive, great interior, great utility, and good looking vehicle. Gas mileage from mixed city/highway is about 17mpg. With a rather small gas tank, cruising range is only about 270 miles before you have to fill up again. My wife is the primary driver of the car and drives very conservatively so its not like shes always in boost. My friends 340hp S6 wagon gets about the same mileage. The XT is great but it is by no means an S6.

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  Great car! - 2005 Subaru Outback
  By Darby - January 22 - 7:56 pm

  This is my third Subaru and the best one yet. I followed its development for months last year, and when I first encountered the Atlantic blue/granite trim 2.51 sport wagon, it was love at first sight. Comfortable, peppy ride. Tasteful appointments. Definitely the best car for me! Give it a try...

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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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  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.