2012 Subaru Outback

    Used from

    $37,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 10.3 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Outback

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 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.

    See Subaru Outback models from other years

    2012 Subaru Outback Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Outback

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: High
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Rear: 999
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1384
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1370
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1091
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 960
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1426
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Columbia

    Adds to Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Towbar
      • Hook Fixture: Removable
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic

    Premium

    Adds to Columbia:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Columbia:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Towbar
      • Hook Fixture: Removable

    R Premium

    Adds to Premium:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Other
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Premium:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2012 Subaru Outback Specs

    2012 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1615mm
    1820mm
    4790mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    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.

    See all Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    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.