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Subaru Outback Estate 2.5i Limited 5dr Lineartronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2498
Trim	Limited
Price	£38,845
Engine Power - BHP	169
Acceleration	10.2
Top Speed	120 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	193
Length	4870 mm
Width	1875 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	561 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1641 kg

Driver Convenience

Analogue reversing camera with washer jet for lens
e-Call (emergency call)
Eye sight assist monitor
PAS
Pin Code Access
Rear parking sensors
Rev counter
Satellite Navigation
Service interval indicator
SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive)
Stop/start system
Tailgate
Tonneau cover with pop up function
Trip computer
Voice recognition
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
X-Mode (2 modes) and hill descent control

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Boxer engine
Lineartronic CVT
SVDC - Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Entertainment

11.6" Tablet-like infotainment screen
2 x USB ports for row 1
2 x USB ports for row 2
Auxiliary audio input socket
Bluetooth telephone and audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Subaru infotainment and audio system with 6 speakers

Exterior Features

Adaptive driving beam
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Automatic wipers
Body colour door mirrors with built-in LED indicators
Headlights activated by wipers
Heated door mirrors
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED headlights with auto leveliser
Pop up headlamp washers
Power folding door mirrors
Power windows with one touch function on all 4 windows
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof rail with black built in cross bars
Roof spoiler
Shark fin antenna
Steering responsive headlights
Third brake light
Wheel arch extensions
Windscreen wiper de-icer

Interior Features

12V DC power socket in boot space
12V DC power socket in row 1
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
8 way power adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
8 way power adjustable passenger seat
Boot under floor storage
Centre console box
Cloth upholstery
Door pockets with bottle holder
Driver and front passenger fatigue reducing seats
Dual zone automatic air conditioning system with anti-dust filter
Front and rear LED map lights
Front cupholders
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
Illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirror
Illuminated USB charging ports in lower dashboard area
ISOFIX adapted child seat anchors (with Tether Anchors) on both outer rear seats
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Paddle shift controls
Rear air vents
Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear headrests
Rear seat release in boot space
Reclining rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Type C charging port

Packs

Driver monitoring system pack - Subaru
Eyesight version 4.0 pack - Subaru
Rear vehicle detection pack - Subaru

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS + EBD + EBA
Active front headrests
Active torque vectoring
Auto hold function
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Driver and passenger airbags
Driver and passenger seatbelts with warning light
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front passenger seat cushion airbag
Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Rear child proof door locks
Reverse automatic braking
Safety pedal system
Seatbelt indicators for all seats
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Keyless entry and push button start system
Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser

Wheels

18" dark grey alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.271
Noise Level dB(A)	77.8
NOx	0.008
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	193

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2498
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinder Layout	FLAT 4
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	94
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	32.5
WLTP - MPG - High	39.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34.9

General

Generation Mark	7
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	84
NCAP Safety Assist %	95
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.2
Engine Power - BHP	169
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	252
Engine Torque - RPM	3800
Top Speed	120 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/60 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1675 mm
Length	4870 mm
Wheelbase	2745 mm
Width	1875 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2114 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63
Gross Vehicle Weight	2200 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1822 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	561 l
Max. Loading Weight	559 kg
Max. Roof Load	68
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1641 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.2 m

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