About the Subaru Outback
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D station wagon body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $37,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $57,490 for the R Premium.
There are 4 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2011.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (123kW/229Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/350Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (191kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2012 Outback was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Subaru Outback Price
Columbia
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,490 |
2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,490 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $40,990 |
Premium
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,990 |
R Premium
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,490 |
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2012 Subaru Outback Specs
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2012 Subaru Outback Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback
The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the Premium with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Outback that uses the most amount of fuel is the R Premium with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Subaru Outback variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Subaru Outback | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
2012 Subaru Outback Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Subaru Outback FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Outback is the Base that starts from $37,490.
The most expensive Subaru Outback is the R Premium that starts from $57,490.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is offered by the R Premium which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Subaru Outback is the R Premium which measures 1820mm wide, 4790mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Outback is the R Premium which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Outback is the R Premium which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.