2005 Subaru Outback - Pics and Info - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ArthurS · 2004-02-17, 10:57 AM

Apparently the new 2005 Outback will be equiped with the same engine as the 2005 Legacy turbo. Both 250 horsepower. :shock:

http://www.outback.subaru.com/main.html

The damn thing looks beastly now! With a option of a 3.0L 6-cylinder 250-horsepower engine with 5-speed transmission. I do still like the look of the Legacy turbo better, but damn.....Subaru is making some fast cars now.

sperry · 2004-02-17, 11:01 AM

Boy the outback has really gone SUV on us! Such is the nature of cars in the US.

At least sales will fund Impreza and Legacy R&D... maybe we'll get that STi Legacy...

ArthurS · 2004-02-17, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

...maybe we'll get that STi Legacy...

...<crosses fingers>....

MattR · 2004-02-17, 11:10 AM

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like the way those look...

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-02-17, 11:27 AM

That thing looks big now.

sperry · 2004-02-17, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

That thing looks big now.

I believe it's still based on the Legacy, so it's not "Super-Sized" like everything else these days. But it's not the smaller Impreza based Outback-Sport which I tend to see a lot more of lately.

ArthurS · 2004-02-17, 11:42 AM

For the Lazy:

[img:d1f00e2ebb=640]http://www.outback.subaru.com/WallpaperOutback/800x600/Outback1.jpg[/img:d1f00e2ebb]

[img:d1f00e2ebb=640]http://www.outback.subaru.com/WallpaperOutback/800x600/Outback11.jpg[/img:d1f00e2ebb]

[img:d1f00e2ebb=640]http://www.outback.subaru.com/WallpaperOutback/800x600/Outback2.jpg[/img:d1f00e2ebb]

MikeSTI · 2004-02-17, 12:21 PM

the pics look nice

STIwish · 2004-02-17, 12:22 PM

Not my style, but its cool regardless.

Nick Koan · 2004-02-17, 01:33 PM

I really don't like that grill on the OB, the Legacy one is much better.

(This coming from the man who actually really likes the B11S and B9 grills)

sperry · 2004-02-17, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

I really don't like that grill on the OB, the Legacy one is much better.

(This coming from the man who actually really likes the B11S and B9 grills)

The new outback's front end reminds me of the Infinity FX45... which I actually like a lot... but would never buy. You might however get me into one of the new Outbacks, if it's got enough balls to tow a WRX in the H6 format.

Nick Koan · 2004-02-17, 03:02 PM

I think its just the slotted horizontal bars that rub me the wrong way.

But, in all honesty, I don't care as much about the looks of a car as the functionailty If I needed towing capacity Outback (or Surveyor/Adriondak/B7) here I come!

sperry · 2004-02-17, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

I think its just the slotted horizontal bars that rub me the wrong way.

But, in all honesty, I don't care as much about the looks of a car as the functionailty If I needed towing capacity Outback (or Surveyor/Adriondak/B7) here I come!

Is that Adriondak thingy actually getting built? Any specs?

Nick Koan · 2004-02-17, 03:13 PM

Strong rumors that it will be announced by the end of this year for the 2006 model year. Check nasioc news and rumors forum, they like to talk about it there.

4 doors, 7 seats. Either H6/H6 Turbo or H8 (I think unlikely). B11Sish Grill. SUV/Minivan crossover look.

MattR · 2004-02-17, 03:14 PM

Ahhh! Yes, the Subaru "Land Ship" hahaha.

per tyson

sperry · 2004-02-17, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

Strong rumors that it will be announced by the end of this year for the 2006 model year. Check nasioc news and rumors forum, they like to talk about it there.

4 doors, 7 seats. Either H6/H6 Turbo or H8 (I think unlikely). B11Sish Grill. SUV/Minivan crossover look.

Well, I'd take a base model version if it were able to tow 5000lbs and cost under $30k. ($25k would be more like it). Oh and as long as it's not ugly as sin!

Nick Koan · 2004-02-17, 03:26 PM

We can only hope.

There is also a rumor that the vehicle *might* share its platform with a redesigned Ponitac Aztek. It shouldn't look any worse then the Aztek version.

Pontiac said "We are considering building the redesigned Aztek with one of our GM partners, like Subaru"

SOA said "WTF? No one informed me of that. God I hope FHI doesn't make us do this."

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-02-17, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

There is also a rumor that the vehicle *might* share its platform with a redesigned Ponitac Aztek.

You mean the Asstek? Good christ that thing is fugly...

sperry · 2004-02-17, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

We can only hope.

There is also a rumor that the vehicle *might* share its platform with a redesigned Ponitac Aztek. It shouldn't look any worse then the Aztek version.

Pontiac said "We are considering building the redesigned Aztek with one of our GM partners, like Subaru"

SOA said "WTF? No one informed me of that. God I hope FHI doesn't make us do this."

That's *bad* (tm). The AssTeck's based on a Mini-Van chassis.

tysonK · 2004-02-17, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

Ahhh! Yes, the Subaru "Land Ship" hahaha.

per tyson

2004-02-17, 10:57 AM	#1
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	2005 Subaru Outback - Pics and Info Apparently the new 2005 Outback will be equiped with the same engine as the 2005 Legacy turbo. Both 250 horsepower. :shock: http://www.outback.subaru.com/main.html The damn thing looks beastly now! With a option of a 3.0L 6-cylinder 250-horsepower engine with 5-speed transmission. I do still like the look of the Legacy turbo better, but damn.....Subaru is making some fast cars now. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-02-17, 11:01 AM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Boy the outback has really gone SUV on us! Such is the nature of cars in the US. At least sales will fund Impreza and Legacy R&D... maybe we'll get that STi Legacy... __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-02-17, 11:10 AM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the way those look... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-02-17, 11:27 AM	#5
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	That thing looks big now. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2004-02-17, 11:42 AM	#7
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	For the Lazy: [img:d1f00e2ebb=640]http://www.outback.subaru.com/WallpaperOutback/800x600/Outback1.jpg[/img:d1f00e2ebb] [img:d1f00e2ebb=640]http://www.outback.subaru.com/WallpaperOutback/800x600/Outback11.jpg[/img:d1f00e2ebb] [img:d1f00e2ebb=640]http://www.outback.subaru.com/WallpaperOutback/800x600/Outback2.jpg[/img:d1f00e2ebb] __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-02-17, 12:21 PM	#8
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	the pics look nice __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-02-17, 12:22 PM	#9
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Not my style, but its cool regardless. __________________ STIwish

2004-02-17, 01:33 PM	#10
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I really don't like that grill on the OB, the Legacy one is much better. (This coming from the man who actually really likes the B11S and B9 grills) __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-02-17, 03:02 PM	#12
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I think its just the slotted horizontal bars that rub me the wrong way. But, in all honesty, I don't care as much about the looks of a car as the functionailty If I needed towing capacity Outback (or Surveyor/Adriondak/B7) here I come! __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-02-17, 03:13 PM	#14
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Strong rumors that it will be announced by the end of this year for the 2006 model year. Check nasioc news and rumors forum, they like to talk about it there. 4 doors, 7 seats. Either H6/H6 Turbo or H8 (I think unlikely). B11Sish Grill. SUV/Minivan crossover look. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-02-17, 03:14 PM	#15
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Ahhh! Yes, the Subaru "Land Ship" hahaha. per tyson __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-02-17, 03:26 PM	#17
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	We can only hope. There is also a rumor that the vehicle might share its platform with a redesigned Ponitac Aztek. It shouldn't look any worse then the Aztek version. Pontiac said "We are considering building the redesigned Aztek with one of our GM partners, like Subaru" SOA said "WTF? No one informed me of that. God I hope FHI doesn't make us do this." __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN