Verdict
C
BHP
209 bhp
0–60
8.4 s
Top speed
130 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$5,700
Strengths
- 3.0 H6 EZ30 flat-six in top trims
- Bigger cabin
- Permanent AWD
Weaknesses
- EJ25 head gaskets
- H6 thirsty
- Cabin grey
Notable tech
- Second-gen Outback (BH)
- 2.5 EJ25 / 3.0 EZ30 H6 flat-six
- Permanent AWD
- Estate body
Common issues
- EJ25 head gasket
- Subframe corrosion
- Steering rack knock
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across BH's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 NA
BHP165
Torque226 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
3.0 H6 EZ30
BHP209
Torque290 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox4AT