Verdict
C
BHP
165 bhp
0–60
9.5 s
Top speed
124 mph
MPG
22 mpg (US)
Used
$900-$3,800
Strengths
- Original lifted-Legacy estate
- Permanent AWD
- Outdoorsy cult
Weaknesses
- Rust kills them
- EJ25 head gaskets
- Slow
Notable tech
- First-gen Outback (BG)
- Lifted Legacy estate
- 2.5 EJ25 NA boxer
- Permanent AWD
Common issues
- Rust on arches
- EJ25 head gasket
- Front strut tops
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across BG's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 NA EJ25
BHP165
Torque226 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT