Subaru Outback B2A 1996-1998
1996 saw the introduction of the Outback wagon based in on the very successful Liberty body. With greater ground clearance it was marketed as Subaru’s first venture in Australia into the offroad market. Initially sold with a 2.5L EJ25 DOHC engine and an 4wd automatic transmission it was later followed up in 1997 with a manual dual range 4wd gearbox. Power steering was standard as was ABS braking, cruise control, power windows, power mirrors, driving lights & SRS Air Bag Safety System. Air conditioning was also standard with the topline models being fitted with climate control.
VIN Numbers:
1996/1997: JF1BG…… *
1997/1998: JF2BG……
* The first release of the Outback variant also had the same VIN designation as the Liberty Wagon.
Body Styles:
5 Door Wagon
Engine Types:
EJ25 DOHC (EJ25D)
Transmission Types:
5 Speed Manual Dual Range 4WD (TY752X1DCA)
4 Speed Auto 4WD (TZ102Z3CBA/TZ102Z3DBA)
Subaru Outback B3A 1998-2003
In 1998 Subaru introduced a new body design for the Outback range. Still based on the Liberty body shell the base models received the new 2.5L EJ25 SOHC engine with either 5 speed manual dual range 4WD or 4 speed automatic 4WD transmissions. Power steering, ABS braking, power windows & electric mirrors were all standard equipment. The year 2000 saw the introduction of the 3.0L EZ30 6-cylinder variant with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The top-of-the-line models also receiving the VDC package (Vehicle Dynamics Control).
VIN Numbers:
JF2BH9…… (EJ25 SOHC)
JF2BHE…… (EZ30 DOHC)
Body Styles:
5 Door Wagon
Engine Types:
EJ25 SOHC (EJ251 – 4 Cylinder)
EZ30 DOHC (EZ30D – 6 Cylinder)
Transmission Types:
EJ25 SOHC – 5 Speed Manual Dual Range 4WD
(TY754XKAAA/TY754XKBAA/TY754XKCBB)
EJ25 SOHC – 4 Speed Auto 4WD
(TZ1A4ZFABA/TZ1A4ZFCBA/TZ1A4ZFDBA/TZ1A4ZFEBA)
EZ30 DOHC – 4 Speed Auto 4WD (TZ1A4ZMEAA)
EZ30 DOHC – 4 Speed Auto 4WD w/VDC
(TV1A4YVCAA/ TV1B4YVDAA /TV1A4YZMEAA)
Subaru Outback B4A 2003-2009
With a new body design in late 2003, the Outback received an upgraded electronics package, receiving Can-Bus system alongside with the Subaru Liberty. Climate control air conditioning became standard across the range. Other options included Xenon HID headlights, leather seats with electric driver’s seat, 6 stack in dash CD player, curtain SRS Air Bags & dual zone A/C on some of the luxury models. At the end of the 2004 model the alloy wheels were upgraded from 16” to 17”.
VIN Numbers:
JF2BP9…… (EJ25 SOHC)
JF2BPE…… (EZ30 DOHC)
Body Styles:
5 Door Wagon
Engine Types:
EJ25 SOHC (EJ252 / EJ253)
EZ30 DOHC (EZ30D)
Transmission Types:
EJ25 SOHC – 5 Speed Manual Dual Range 4WD
(TY757XFAEB/TY757XFBDB/TY757XFCBB…)
(TY757XFDBB/TY758XFADA)
EJ25 SOHC – 4 Speed Auto 4WD
(TZ1B7LFABA/TZ1B7LFCBA/TZ1B7LHABA/TZ1B7LHCBA)
EJ25 SOHC – 4 Speed Auto 4WD w/VDC
(TV1B7MFDBA/ TV1B8MFEBA/TV1B8MFFBA)
EZ30 DOHC – 5 Speed Auto 4WD
(TG5C7CVABA/TG5C7CVCBA/TG5C7CVDBA)
Subaru Outback B5A 2009-2014
In late 2009 Subaru introduced 6 speed CVT automatic transmissions to their 4- cylinder petrol range. Along with a new body design & styling they brought out a revised EJ25 SOHC engine with new block design, an upgraded 6-cylinder engine with 3.6L capacity (EZ36) and a 2.0L diesel variant. Plus, all the great features we’ve come to expect from previous models including Xenon HID headlamps & Subaru’s “Eyesight” collision avoidance system on the topline models. The EJ25 SOHC was eventually replaced with the FB25 DOHC engine with chain drive timing, so no more timing belt replacements required.
VIN Numbers:
JF2BR9…… (EJ25 SOHC)
JF2BRD…… (EE20 Diesel)
JF2BRF…… (EZ36 DOHC)
JF2BRM……(FB25 DOHC)
Body Styles:
5 Door Wagon
Engine Types:
EE20 DOHC (EE20ZK / EE20ZL – Diesel)
EJ25 SOHC (EJ253 – 4 Cylinder)
EZ36 DOHC (EZ36D – 6 Cylinder)
FB25 DOHC (FB25A – 4 Cylinder)
Transmission Types:
EE20 Diesel – 6 Speed Manual 4WD (TY756W1ABB / TY751V1CDB)
EE20 Diesel – 6 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR690G1DCA)
EJ25 SOHC – 6 Speed Manual 4WD (TY756VHCDA / TY756WCABA)
EJ25 SOHC – 6 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR690JHABA/TR690JHBBA)
EZ30 DOHC – 5 Speed Auto 4WD (TG5D8CJAAA)
FB25 DOHC – 6 Speed CVT Auto 4WD
(TR580KHDAA / TR580KHDBA / TR580KHEBA)
Subaru Outback B6A 2014-2020
With the focus on driving pleasure in the new release Outback only the diesel was produced with a manual 4WD & CVT auto 4WD option, all other variants were CVT Auto 4WD only with models fitted with the FB25 engine receiving an upgraded 7 speed CVT in 2017. Still all the same great features as the previous model plus lane departure warning, blind spot detection, collision avoidance system, heated seats & mirrors, LED headlights, dual zone A/C, rear A/C, multimedia system, satellite navigation and more on the top of the line models.
VIN Numbers:
JF2BS9…… (FB25 DOHC)
JF2BSD…… (EE20 Diesel)
JF2BSF…… (EZ36 DOHC)
Body Styles:
5 Door Wagon
Engine Types:
EE20 DOHC (Diesel – EE20ZV)
EZ36 DOHC (6 Cylinder – EZ30D)
FB25 DOHC (4 Cylinder – FB25A)
Transmission Types:
EE20 Diesel – 6 Speed Manual 4WD (TY751V1ADA)
EE20 Diesel – 6 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR690T1ACA/TR690T1DCA)
EZ36 DOHC – 6 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR690KJACA)
FB25 DOHC – 6 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR580DHACA)
FB25 DOHC – 7 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR580DHDCA)
Subaru Outback B7A 2020-
With the flagship Subaru Liberty family car range coming to an end the Subaru Outback has been left to take the reins. With a drive for more economical vehicles the base model comes with the FB25 DOHC and an 8 speed CVT transmission. For the XT Outback, a sporty 2.4L turbo charged FA24 engine, also with an 8 speed CVT Auto 4WD transmission. Subaru Starlink has become the standard for in-vehicle entertainment & navigation in this model Subaru.
VIN Numbers:
JF2BT9…… (FB25 DOHC)
JF2BTA…… (FA24 DOHC Turbo)
Body Styles:
5 Door Wagon
Engine Types:
FA24 DOHC Turbo (FA24E)
FB25 DOHC (FB25C)
Transmission Types:
FA24 DOHC Turbo – 8 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR690R6NCA)
FB25 DOHC – 8 Speed CVT Auto 4WD (TR580RHHBA)
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