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    2012 Subaru Outback

    The 2012 Subaru Outback is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $46,990 for the base variant and topping out at $65,990 for the Premium variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Outback available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2009.

    The 2012 Outback was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Subaru Outback include 2.0L horizontal 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/350Nm), 2.5L horizontal 4-cylinder (123kW/229Nm) and 3.6L horizontal 6-cylinder (191kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual, automatic continuously trans with manual mode or 5-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $46,990 - $65,990
    Transmission
    5-speed auto, 6-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $46,990 - $65,990
    Transmission
    5-speed auto, 6-speed manual, or Auto (CVT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2012 Subaru Outback

    Available Variants

    The Subaru Outback comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R.

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    Power to Weight
    68.84 - 126.49 kW/t
    63.41 kW/t
    126.49 kW/t
    Boot Space
    520 litres
    215 litres
    1,310 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.4 - 10.3 L/100km
    6.4 L/100km
    13.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    631 - 1,016 km
    631 km
    1,016 km
    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
    1,785 kg
    1,785 kg
    3,030 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    213 mm
    200 mm
    238 mm
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    Base

    2024

    $49,990

    X

    2024

    $54,990

    Touring

    2024

    $59,990

    XT

    2024

    $64,990

    Xt Touring

    2024

    $69,990

    Year
    2024
    Engine Type
    2.5L Combustion
    2.4L Combustion
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Wagon
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    138 kW
    183 kW

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    2012 Subaru Outback

    Dimensions

    4,790 mm
    1,820 mm
    1,615 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,790 mm
    Overall Width1,820 mm
    Overall Height1,615 mm
    Wheelbase2,745 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity275 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2012 Subaru Outback

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Subaru Outback is the base variant that starts from $46,990.

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    The most expensive Subaru Outback is the Premium variant that starts from $65,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: R and Premium.

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    The largest Subaru Outback is the base variant which measures 1820mm wide, 4790mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 191kW of power and 350nm of torque are the R and Premium variants.

    The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Subaru Outback is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1785 kg.

    The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.

    † 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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