Subaru Outback test drive since 2009
A fresh look
Outback, entering the market in 1995, became the ancestor of universals of increased cross -country ability and inspired manufacturers to create cars of this new class. And today, the fourth generation of the model has already been on sale. The design of the design, layout of the salon and the design of power units made it possible to derive the characteristics of the machine to a qualitatively different level.
Subaru's goal was to create a car with improved running properties, in which not only the driver, but also every passenger feels comfort and the pleasure of the trip. An equally important task was to achieve the optimal security balance and high environmental characteristics. Since the appearance of Outback, the company has constantly improved its unique technologies of the horizontal-opposition engine and symmetrical all-wheel drive, maintaining excellent handling and reliability of the machine. The unique fourth -generation Outback model, which has a significant road clearance, has become more sports and universal. The update of the body layout and the specially designed chassis system not only made the interior spacious, but also provided a different class of comfort on the trip to both the driver and all passengers.
However, the car has become much more economical. The installation of a new, unacceptable variator transmission of Lineartronic, which is the following generation of Subaru automatic transmission, contributed to this. In addition, by increasing the efficiency of engines, fuel consumption is reduced. Improved environmental characteristics of all motors versions correspond to Euro-5 standards.
The Russian market provides for the supply of OUTBACK modifications equipped with a 4-cylinder power unit Subaru Boxer with a working volume of 2.5 liters and a 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 3.6 liters.
So, in a 4-cylinder horizontal and opposite motor of SOHC, a 2.5-liter with a working volume of 2.5 liters is placed on a high torque in the low-speed range. In combination with the LineArtronic transmission, this unit guarantees higher environmental characteristics and lower fuel costs comparable to the consumption of a 2-liter engine without turbocharged. LineArtronic allows you to switch transfers in manual control mode using a gear switch installed on the steering wheel. A significant operating volume of the engine provides a wiping supply. While maintaining a significant road clearance, the new model has excellent stability and controllability both in corners and when moving in a straight line. This is the merit of the ideal balance of the unique horizontal-opposition motor of Subaru Boxer (with a low center of gravity) and a symmetric all-wheel drive system. The standard package of this modification includes dimensions 225/60 R17 and aluminum discs.
The flagship of the OUTBACK model range is equipped with a 6-cylinder horizontal-opposing power unit, which received the highest grades for the impeccable balance of the rotating units of the engine. Unlike the existing 3-liter engine, an increase in the container did not lead to a significant increase in dimensions. The unit with a working volume of 3.6 L provides excellent running qualities and the highest comfort in motion. The compactness of the motor and the low location of its center of gravity contributed to a further improvement in handling. At the same time, the dynamics of the car differs not only in sports, but also of excellent comfort. An increase in the working volume made it possible to increase power parameters and torque. Moreover, a decrease in the friction level in the engine provided the fuel consumption of a 3-liter engine of the previous model, raising environmental characteristics to a higher level. According to the content of toxic components in the exhaust gases, the new unit meets the ecological norms of Euro-5. The standard version of the version includes a unique system for managing the engine and transmission Subaru Intelligent Drive (Sidrive).
The innovative body layout made it possible to significantly increase the comfort of both the driver and all passengers. The spaciousness in the cabin is achieved by changing the dimensions of the machine and the size of the wheelbase. Compared to the previous model, the height of the cabin is increased by 40 mm, the distance between the right and left seats by 30 mm, the space between the front and rear seats by 62 mm. In addition, for the convenience of consumers, the seats have become more.
An increase in the dimensions of the novelty did not at all deteriorate an excellent review and an indicator of the minimum diameter of the turn that differ in all Subaru models. The designers managed to build an easy -to -drive machine with a minimum rotation diameter of 11 m. When developing a car, experts paid special attention to the creation of an attractive and ergonomic interior. In particular, thanks to the modified form of windows and layout of the spaces in the rear seats, there are more. And due to the new design of the doors with the scope of the glasses, the opening of the rear doors expanded, making a more convenient landing and landing of passengers.
The road clearance of 213 mm provides a universal of increased cross -country ability excellent running qualities on any road.
Prices
In Russia, the prices for the new Subaru Outback begin at 1,363,500 rubles. (version with a 2.5-liter engine and a mechanical gearbox). Modification with a variator costs from 1,421,300 rubles. The top version equipped with a 3.6-liter engine will be supplied only with automatic transmission. For such a car, the buyer will have to pay at least 1,959,100 rubles.
