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    Subaru Outback Special Edition (2009) price & specs

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    Special Edition

    Overview

    The 2009 Subaru Outback Special Edition is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Wagon that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $42,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 127 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 226 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Subaru claims the Outback Special Edition uses 9.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 225g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 674km per full tank

    The Subaru Outback measures 1545mm (60.8 inches) in height, 4730mm (186.2 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1485kg (3273.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Special Edition comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2009 Subaru Outback Special Edition has a 200mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    73.09 - 114.65 kW/t
    58.08 kW/t
    114.65 kW/t
    Boot Space
    459 litres
    215 litres
    969 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.8 - 11.1 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    13.5 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    4 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,960 - 1,970 kg
    1,960 kg
    3,030 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 - 200 mm
    195 mm
    235 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,730 mm
    1,770 mm
    1,545 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,730 mm
    Overall Width1,770 mm
    Overall Height1,545 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm

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    Special Edition

    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Wagon, Petrol, 4x4

    $42,990†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 225
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 99.5
    Engine (cc): 2457
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine Code: Ej25
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 79
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Octane Number: 91

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
    Main Capacity (L): 64
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.5

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 197
    Maximum Speed (mph): 122

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 173
    Maximum Power (kW): 127
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 226
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Wagon
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Wagon
    Platform Code: Legacy

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.2
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1649
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 459

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 58.9
    Front Track (mm): 1495
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 60.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1545
    Overall Length (in): 186.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4730
    Overall Width (in): 69.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1770
    Rear Track (in): 58.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1485
    Wheelbase (in): 105.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2670

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.6
    Front Headroom (mm): 1005
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.4
    Rear Headroom (mm): 1000
    Interior Height (in): 46.9
    Interior Height (mm): 1190
    Interior Length (in): 72.4
    Interior Length (mm): 1840

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Projector Beam

    Paint

    Type: Pearl

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Tinted Glass

    Location: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1485
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3274

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 5
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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