The 2010 Subaru Outback blends rugged capability with everyday comfort, making it just as at home on mountain trails as it is on your daily commute. With its legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, generous cargo space, and tough-yet-refined design, this wagon-turned-crossover is built to keep up with your life no matter where it takes you.
Whether you’re hauling gear for a weekend getaway, navigating slippery roads, or just enjoying the confidence of Subaru’s renowned safety, the 2010 Outback delivers. It’s the kind of vehicle that becomes more than just transportation it’s a trusted partner, ready for whatever comes next.
Engine and Drive-train
| Engine & Drivetrain | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Limited | 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer® engine with i-active Valve Lift System. | 3.6-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine with Dual active Valve Control System |
| Power | 170 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 256 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 247 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Manual transmission | Fully synchronized 6-speed manual 2.5i and 2.5i Premium: Standard 2.5i Limited: Not available | Not available |
| Automatic transmission | Lineartronic™ CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with 6-speed manual mode and paddle shifters. 2.5i and 2.5i Premium: Optional 2.5i Limited: Standard | Standard 5-speed adaptive electronic SPORTSHIFT® automatic with paddle shifters. |
| Ca Emissions | SULEV (PZEV)1 and LEV2 | LEV2/ULEV |
Fuel & MPG
| Engine | 2.5i, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Limited | 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy (city/highway) | Manual: 19/27 mpg CVT: 22/29 mpg | 18/25 mpg |
| Fuel requirement | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Continuous all-Wheel Drive
Models equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions utilize a viscous-type locking center differential with torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction.
Active all-Wheel Drive
Models equipped with Lineartronic™ CVT utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch to distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking, to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.
Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) all-Wheel Drive
Models equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission utilize an electronically controlled variable transfer clutch in conjunction with a planetary-type center differential and a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. Torque distribution is normally configured at a performance oriented rear-wheel-biased 45/55-split front-to-rear. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.
Stability and Traction
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speeds, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw rate and lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver’s intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies braking power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path.
Traction Control System (TCS)
VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.
Chassis
| Steering | Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turning circle: 36.8 feet. |
| Suspension | 4-wheel independent raised suspension. Front: MacPherson strut type. rear: Double-wishbone. Front and rear stabilizer bars. |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc (2.5i models: ventilated front. 3.6R models: ventilated front and rear). 4-channel, 4-sensor abS with Electronic brake-force Distribution (EBD). |
| Brake discs (front/rear) | 11.6 inches/11.3 inches, 12.4 inches/11.4 inches |
| Brake assist | When emergency braking is detected by how quickly the brake pedal is pressed, maximum brake pressure is immediately applied. |
Exterior Features
- Projector-beam low-beam (with Auto-on) and multireflector high-beam headlights
- Fog-lights
- Front underguard
- Black side mirrors
- Body-color side mirrors
- Body-color door handles
- Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode and mist feature
- Windshield wiper de-icer and heated side mirrors
- Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode
- Roof rails with integrated and retractable cross bars
Seating and Trim
- 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger’s seat.
- 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with power adjustable lumbar support.
- 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger’s seat.
- Heated front seats
- Reclining rear seats
- 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
- Cloth upholstery
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- Silver metallic trim on doors and console
- Woodgrain-patterned accent trim on doors and console
Convenience Features
- Electronic parking brake with hill-holder function
- Driver’s auto up/down power window
- Electronic cruise control
- Integrated key fob with lock, unlock and panic functions
- 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system, cruise control and (if equipped) Bluetooth® wireless phone on/off, navigation system voice-command buttons
- Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Automatic SPORTSHIFT® or Lineartronic™ CVT transmission paddle shifters
- 8 cup holders
- Overhead console with dual maplights and sunglasses storage
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Center console with 12-volt power outlet and enclosed storage compartment
- Retractable/removable cargo-area cover
- 2 cargo-area grocery bag hooks and 4 cargo tiedown hooks
- Cargo-area underfloor storage
- Removable cargo-area tray
Audio and Communication Systems
- 4-speaker audio system with CS audio enhancement and MP3/WMA/AAC capability
- 440-watt 9-speaker harman/kardon® premium audio system with amplifier,subwoofer, MP3/WMA/AAC playback capability and Bluetooth wireless phone capability
- Single-disc in-dash CD player
- 6-disc in-dash CD changer
- Auxiliary audio jack for portable media players
- XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability
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