Subaru legacy 2.5i premium User Manual

2010 Outback

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ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

2.5i, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Limited

Engine

SOHC 4-cylinder, horizontally opposed (Boxer); aluminum 

cylinder block and heads, i-Active Valve Lift System (AVLS)

DOHC 6-cylinder, horizontally opposed (Boxer); aluminum cylinder block 

and heads; Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) variable valve 

timing

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

Standard fully synchronized 6-speed manual

Not available

Automatic transmission

Lineartronic™ CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) 

includes manual mode and steering wheel-mounted paddle 

shifters; 2.5i and 2.5i Premium: Optional.  

2.5i Limited: Standard.

5-speed electronic control automatic with SPORTSHIFT®* 

manual mode

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.  3.6R 

models equipped with a viscous-type limited-slip rear differential. 

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-bi-

ased 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. Standard on all models

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

Rack-and-pinion with engine-speed controlled variable power assist

Suspension

Front: MacPherson-type struts with internal rebound springs, lower L-arms, 

coil springs and stabilizer bar 

Rear: Double wishbone with subframe

Brakes

Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS and Brake Assist

WHEELS AND TIRES

Wheels

2.5i base: 16-in. Steel with full wheel covers

All others: 17-in. Aluminum-Alloy

17-in. Aluminum-Alloy

Tires

215/70R16 / 225/60R17

225/60R17

ExTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Length/Width/Height

188.2 in./71.7 in./65.7 in. (with roof rails)

Wheelbase

107.9 in.

Specifications are subject to change   

*SPORTSHIFT is a registered trademark of Prodrive, LTD.