Subaru has released today the details of the 2010 Subaru Outback and the 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer, including price information, for the UK market. The 2010 Subaru Outback will be available on the British market with a choice between three engines: a four-cylinder 2.0-litre diesel, a four-cylinder 2.5-litre petrol and a 3.6-litre petrol engine. The gearbox choices offered by the 2010 Subaru Outback include a six-speed manual, a Lineartronic automatic and a five-speed automatic R transmission. The 2010 Subaru Outback price for the UK market starts at 26,295 GBP for the 2.0D SE model and goes up to 33,295 GBP for the top of the range 3.6R version.
The 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer will be available on the UK market with two boxer engines: a 2.0-litre diesel or 2.5-litre petrol unit. The diesel version of the 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer comes with a six-speed manual gearbox while the petrol version offers the option of the Lineartronic automatic transmission. The 2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer price for the British market starts at 23,295 GBP and goes as high as 27,295 GBP for the top of the range 2.5i SE NavPlus model.
Subaru Press release:
2010 Subaru Outback
The fourth generation of Subaru’s ground-breaking Outback crossover vehicle arrives in showrooms this month and, thanks to a raft of changes, it’s better than ever.
Launched in Europe in 1996, the Outback pioneered the ‘Crossover’ concept, combining the comfort, interior space and superior on-road handling of a family estate, with the off-road capability and ground clearance of a sports utility vehicle. This special blend of abilities has now been further refined.
The new Outback is longer, wider and taller than the model it replaces. It is also more capable and more engaging to drive on-and off-road, and offers increased space and comfort for all occupants.
While it retains the bold, assured stance of its forebears, the New Outback boasts a distinctive new ‘face’. There’s a prominent grille which features Subaru’s now-trademark ‘wing’ motif. This bold detailing, coupled with a pair of ultra-modern, three-dimensional headlamps, gives the go-anywhere vehicle a refined yet purposeful look.
In profile, the Outback’s premium feel continues thanks to muscular, flared wheel arches, standard-fit 17-inch alloys, and a chrome-framed glass-house. Its roofline sweeps towards the rear, where it meets new body-coloured D-pillars.
On the inside, you’ll find a sophisticated interior design that perfectly complements the new Outback’s subtly muscular exterior lines. Subaru’s design team focused heavily on producing a feeling of spaciousness and quality and, thanks to several improvements such as increased seat adjustability, softer cushioning and reductions in NVH levels, the Outback’s cabin is an even more luxurious and cosseting place in which to travel.
The new vehicle comes with the choice of three engines: a four-cylinder 2.0-litre diesel; a four-cylinder 2.5-litre petrol; and six-cylinder 3.6-litre petrol engine. Subaru’s commitment to the ‘Boxer’ engine layout continues, as all of these powerplants utilise the firm’s preferred
horizontally-opposed cylinder configuration. This not only delivers superior levels of refinement, but it also helps maintain a low centre of gravity – one of the key elements behind Subaru’s fabled handling performance.
The 1,998cc diesel, which has a six-speed manual gearbox, produces a maximum of 150ps and a top torque figure of 350Nm. The 2.5-litre petrol unit with its standard ‘Lineartronic’ automatic transmission, develops 167ps and 229Nm, and the top-of-the-range 3.6-litre five-speed automatic R offers a mighty 260ps and 350Nm.
Lineartronic is the name of Subaru's all-new, in-house-developed fully automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT)-type transmission. Offered to buyers of the 2.5i petrol versions the unit enables the engine to operate continuously at the most efficient part of its rev-range – resulting in strong, linear, seamless acceleration and maximised fuel economy.
Boasting completely re-engineered suspension and a new all-steel unitary structure, the Outback’s handling and stability have been greatly improved. It’s yet to be crash-tested, however, the New Legacy Tourer with which it shares its underpinnings has just been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP. The presence of the Japanese firm’s highly acclaimed AWD system will also reassure buyers that it is sure-footed in all weather conditions.
“The original Subaru Outback pioneered the ‘crossover’ niche and, while other brands have launched rival models, it has always offered a highly-compelling blend of capabilities not available elsewhere,” comments Paul Tunnicliffe, Subaru’s Managing Director. “The all-new, fourth-generation Outback raises the bar yet again, in particular thanks to its peerless go-anywhere driveability and its spacious and luxuriously-appointed cabin. Alongside its Legacy Tourer sibling, it represents a significant new chapter in Subaru’s brand resurgence.”
There are generous levels of standard equipment to be found across the Outback range. Even the entry-level 2.0-litre D SE model boasts leather upholstery, electric windows fore and aft, Bluetooth connectivity, six-CD stereo, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, and automatic activation for wipers and headlights.
UK buyers will be offered five Outback models. The line-up starts with the £26,295 2.0-litre diesel SE and 2.5i SE petrol models, and is topped by the £33,295 petrol 3.6-litre R. It’s on sale now and available from your local Subaru dealer.
2010 New Outback
Model Price (OTR) CO2 g/km VED Band Ins. Group
2.0D SE £26,295 167 H 12E/21E
2.0D SE NavPlus £28,295 167 H 12E/22E
2.5i SE* £26,295 194 J 12E/20E
2.5i SE NavPlus * £28,295 194 J 12E/20E
3.6R £33,295 232 L 15E/29E
* Lineartronic gearbox fitted as standard
2010 Subaru Legacy Tourer
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Subaru’s flagship Legacy Tourer, and to celebrate, the marque has launched an all-new, fifth-generation version of its charismatic estate car. On sale from 1 October, the Legacy Tourer features a bold new look, increased space and comfort for all occupants, improved dynamics and refinement, and enhanced safety.
Every Legacy Tourer offers the combination of Horizontally-Opposed ‘Boxer’ engine – in diesel or petrol guise – and Symmetrical AWD (All-Wheel-Drive). This well-proven set-up, further refined by Subaru’s engineers for the fifth-generation car, has made successive generations of Legacy Tourer the preferred choice for motorists seeking a practical family car that delivers rewarding yet secure handling in all weather conditions.
The 2010 Legacy Tourer exudes on-road presence thanks to a bold front-end design and an increase in overall dimensions: the car is wider (by 50mm), taller (by 65mm) and longer (by 55mm).
The new grille (complete with ‘wing motif’) flanked by elongated headlights is both modern and instantly recognisable as a Subaru. Prominent wheel-arches hint at the impressive power running through the Symmetrical AWD system, while the strong belt line and a chrome-rimmed glass-house give the Legacy Tourer a premium feel.
The luxurious and spacious interior has been completely redesigned to give occupants more room and to improve comfort levels. For example, front headroom has risen by 21mm over the previous model, and legroom for rear-seat passengers increases by 99mm, aided by an 80mm increase in wheelbase.
Key to the Legacy’s sustained appeal over the years has been the practicality it offers buyers, and the latest incarnation is no different. Boasting a generous 526 litres of stowage capacity with the 60/40 split rear seats in place, the new model offers an additional 67 litres over its predecessor. Fold the rear pews flat, and a cavernous 1,677-litre cargo hold is created.
In a revised engine line-up, buyers will now be offered a choice of Subaru Boxer engines: either 2.0-litre diesel or 2.5-litre petrol. A six-speed manual unit comes as standard with the diesel, while the petrol benefits from the new in-house developed ‘Lineartronic’ automatic transmission.
This all-new ‘next generation’ transmission system is mounted longitudinally behind the boxer engine, ‘Lineartronic’ is a fully automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT)-type unit that enables the engine to operate continuously at the most efficient part of its rev-range – resulting in strong, linear, seamless acceleration and maximised fuel economy.
On the road, the New Legacy Tourer offers competitive performance and economy. Top speed for the diesel-powered model – expected to be the most popular choice for private and business motorists – is 120mph, with a 0-62mph time of 9.6 seconds. Fuel economy is an outstanding 46.3mpg (combined cycle) and its CO2 emissions figure is 161g/km.
The 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit generates a maximum output of 167ps and torque of 229Nm at 4,000rpm. By adopting the i-Active Valve Lift System (i-AVLS), combined with the new Lineartronic automatic transmission, top speed for the automatic model is 120mph with a 0-62mph time of 10.3 seconds.
Subaru has adopted a revised MacPherson strut front suspension design, with the lower arm mounted on the sub-frame for greater stability and refinement. The thickness of the stabiliser (anti-roll) bar has also been increased, improving roll resistance and offering even greater agility.
Underneath the ‘new-look’ styling, the New Legacy Tourer has a completely re-engineered all-steel unitary structure that delivers the highest crash safety performance. The vehicle was recently awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP crash safety rating.
“The fifth-generation Legacy Tourer is a flagship model and a new technical benchmark for Subaru,” explains Paul Tunnicliffe, Subaru’s UK Managing Director. “Our vehicles are designed to be different from other cars, and the new Legacy has been conceived to take on premium-brand rivals with a unique blend of attributes. Its arrival marks the latest stage in the resurgence of the Subaru brand in the UK, and it is a very fitting way of celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Legacy.”
Legacy’s loyal customer base of over 3.6 million buyers worldwide has come to expect high levels of standard specification, and the latest version will not disappoint. Standard on all derivatives are alloy wheels, tilt-and-slide sunroof, heated front seats, six CD tuner with RDS and six speakers, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, and automatic activation for wipers and headlights.
Prices start at £23,295 for the 2.0D S, and range up to £27,295 for the 2.5i SE NavPlus Lineartronic. The five-strong range of New Legacy Tourer models is on sale in Subaru’s 75 UK dealers from 1 October.
2010 New Legacy Tourer
Model Price (OTR) CO2 g/km VED Band Ins. Group
2.0D S £23,295 161g/km G 11E/20E
2.0D SE £25,295 168g/km H 12E/21E
2.0D SE NavPlus £27,295 168g/km H 12E/21E
2.5i SE* £25,295 196g/km J 11E/19E
2.5i SE NavPlus* £27,295 196g/km J 12E/20E
* Lineartronic gearbox fitted as standard
