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2012 Subaru Outback
A 5-seat WAGON with gas powertrain and AWD availability.
2012 Subaru Outback is a 5-seat WAGON with gas powertrain. 2012 Subaru Outback offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
4TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
71.3 cu ftMAX CARGO
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4TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
71.3 cu ftMAX CARGO
AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2012 Subaru Outback. Know what matters before you shop.
2012 Subaru Outback is a 5-seat WAGON with gas powertrain.
2012 Subaru Outback offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
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The 2012 Subaru Outback, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2012 Subaru Outback is a 5-seat WAGON with gas powertrain.
The lineup decision
2012 Subaru Outback has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R Premium, and 3.6R Limited.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2012 Subaru Outback include Gas.
Living with it
Equipment documented for this model year includes Auto-dimming rearview mirror with home link, Power tilt/sliding glass moonroof, Rear-vision camera, Single-cd/dvd player, Voice-activated 8-inch high-resolution touch-...
POWER & EFFICIENCY
Understand how the vehicle changes underneath.
Powertrain choices shown for 2012 Subaru Outback include Gas.
GasAWDUp to 30 combined mpgUp to 256 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
See what the numbers mean in daily use.
Equipment documented for this model year includes Auto-dimming rearview mirror with home link, Power tilt/sliding glass moonroof, Rear-vision camera, Single-cd/dvd player, Voice-activated 8-inch high-resolution touch-...
5 seatsUp to 71.3 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
Find the version that changes the decision.
2012 Subaru Outback has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R Premium, and 3.6R Limited.
4 documented trims
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Start with what matters
2012 Subaru Outback is a 5-seat WAGON with gas powertrain.
2012 Subaru Outback offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2012 Subaru Outback has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R Premium, and 3.6R Limited.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
2.5i Premium
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3.6R Premium
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_2442472fb208bcfc · AWD
3.6R Limited
Gas · eng_unknown|fp_2442472fb208bcfc · AWD
Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2012 Subaru Outback include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include AWD.
up to 3,000 lb of towing in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- AWD
- Power
- Up to 256 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 30 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 3,000 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Auto-dimming rearview mirror with home link, Power tilt/sliding glass moonroof, Rear-vision camera, Single-cd/dvd player, Voice-activated 8-inch high-resolution touch-screen gps navigation system, All-weather floor mats (4), Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, and Outback splash guards. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Package names currently documented include Moonroof package and navigation system, Popular package #1a, Side sill plates package, Moonroof package, Popular package #3, and Popular package #2. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Equipment worth knowing
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with home link
- Power tilt/sliding glass moonroof
- Rear-vision camera
- Single-cd/dvd player
- Voice-activated 8-inch high-resolution touch-screen gps navigation system
- All-weather floor mats (4)
Packages in the catalog
- Moonroof package and navigation system
- Popular package #1a
- Side sill plates package
- Moonroof package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 16 recalls, 95 complaints, and 320 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
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What ownership looks like
Detailed warranty or maintenance guidance is not complete enough here for a useful summary. Check the exact vehicle's documentation before assuming remaining coverage.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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