The 2013 Subaru Outback

What is new for this already amazing vehicle?

• Lager Fog Lights
• Redesigned Front Bumper
• Redesigned Front Grill
• 2nd Generation CVT - Quieter, Lighter and more responsive
• Upgraded Suspension with Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar, Upgraded Steering and Springs.
• Roof Rack Cross Bars now have 2 positions
• Fuel Cut Off System, if the airbags deploy the fuel will be shut off to minimize fire danger
• Break Override System, if the brake and gas are pressed at the same time the brakes will over ride and stop the car

Packages available for the 2013 Subaru Outback:

2013 Model Option Packages
Package	Code #	Description
2.5i Premium manual transmission- DDC all standard Premium features plus....	#02	All Weather Package: Dual mode heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicer with hidden element.  > standard on 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited
2.5i Premium CVT- DDD all standard Premium features plus....	#02	All Weather Package: Dual mode heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper deicer with hidden element.  > the all weather package is standard on 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited
	#06	All Weather Package plus Moonroof  with backup camera with moonroof sunshade, tilt up and slide back, auto open/close. Includes auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink and 3.3" rear view back-up camera.  (new for 2013- the dimming mirror in the moonroof pkg doesn't include the compass).
	#09	All Weather Package, Moonroof, Harmon Kardon audio with bluetooth and XM satetllite radio. Moonroof with sunshade, tilt up and slide back, auto open/close. Includes auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink with 3.3" back-up camera. (new for 2013- the dimming mirror in the moonroof pkg doesn't include the compass). Plus Harman/Kardon 440 watt audio system which Includes a 4.3" LCD color display, USB, HD radio, XM radio free for 4 months. Its an AM/FM, single CD, 9 H/K speakers incl subwoofer and midrange. MP3, WMA, 3.5mm aux input jack. Bluetooth with steering wheel cell phone controls, Bluetooth wireless audio streaming. Plays R/RW discs, MP3. Bass, mid-range, and treble adjustments. XM satellite radio with roof antenna, 4 months free.
2.5i Limited- DDF 3.6R Limited- DDK all standard Limited features plus...	#04	Moonroof with Back Up Camera with sunshade, tilt up and slide back, auto open/close.  Includes auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink and 3.3" rear view back-up camera (by Gentex Co). New for 2013- the dimming rear view mirror in the moonroof pkg doesn't include the compass.
	#08	7" Navigation with Moonroof Moonroof with sunshade, tilt up and slide back, auto open/close. 7" Navigation/GPS system,  Moonroof, back-up camera, auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink garage door opener, (new for 2013- the dimming mirror in the moonroof pkg doesn't include the compass). The new for 2013 Navigation is voice activated,  with a 7' LCD touchscreen, rear view back-up camera, bluetooth phone with contact downloading (works with most Droid, BB, iPhone), 2D and 3D map settings,  XM NavTraffic® ( 4 months free), an SD card slot for map updates...
	#20	New for 2013 Eyesight Driver Assist System, 7" Navigation system, and Moonroof 7" Navigation/GPS system,  with harman/kardon audio,  Moonroof, back-up camera, auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink garage door opener (new for 2013- the dimming mirror in the moonroof pkg doesn't include the compass). > New for 2013 Eyesight driver assist system is an advance collision active warning system, with dual front facing cameras on either side of the the rear view mirror. Functions are adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking with pedestrian/object detection,  warning when traffic starts moving at a stop light
	#23	Moonroof, 7" Navigation system, and New for 2013 Special Appearance Package. Includes Navigation/GPS, with harman/kardon audio,  Moonroof, back-up camera, auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink garage door opener (new for 2013- the dimming mirror in the moonroof pkg doesn't include the compass). > The new for 2013 Special Appearance Package includes turn signals in the outside mirrors, bluetooth keyless entry with finger touch door and gate lock/unlock, pushbutton start, 2 position memory driver's seat, gray alloy wheels, gray accent door handles, outside mirrors, and front grill, Saddle Brown perforated leather, matte woodgrain interior trim, and Outback logo floor mats.  This package is new. Offered for the first time on any Outback is the memory seat, keyless access, pushbutton start, and saddle leather.

From DRIVE Magazine:

Subaru gives Legacy and Outback which account for more than half the new Subaru models sold in the U.S. market a face-lift, upgraded electronics, a more efficient powertrain, and innovative driver assist and safety features for 2013. Although exterior design cues indicate the new model year, most of the changes are inside the cabin and under the sheet metal.

 

Innovative Technologies

Seeing Double

Debuting as an option for the 2013 Legacy and Outback 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited models, the Subaru EyeSight¹ driver assist system breaks new ground. It provides another set of eyes to improve comfort, help to reduce driving fatigue, and enhance safety.

How does it work? Stereo cameras mounted on either side of the interior rear view mirror continuously scan the road ahead. The system processes images from the two cameras to identify vehicles, obstacles, traffic lanes, and other things ahead of the car. The EyeSight system uses that information for a variety of functions, including:

• Low-speed crash mitigation and prevention - the system automatically activates the brakes and alerts the driver if there's an obstacle ahead
  
• Full-speed adaptive cruise control; it maintains a safe distance between the vehicle and the one ahead and will operate the brakes under certain highway conditions
  
• Lane departure and sway warnings - the system signals if you've crossed the line
  
• Mis-start mitigation - it prevents the vehicle from over-running a curb or parking block if the throttle is used instead of the brakes or if the vehicle is in the wrong gear

Limited models sport a new instrument cluster. The center-mounted color LCD shows settings for the new technology.

 

Play it, Stream it, Say it, Port it

For 2013, you can do more with the audio system. Upgrades to the standard system include the addition of Bluetooth^®2 Audio Streaming and Hands-Free Phone Connectivity, iPod^®3 Control Capability, and a USB port.

An AM/FM Stereo HD Radio^™4 with Single-Disc CD Player and Navigation System is optional on all Limited models. (See a list of its phenomenal features in the sidebar.) In particular, note that the navigation system's maps are stored in an SD card which can be updated easily by computer. Later this year, this system will have smartphone integration by Aha, which safely links it to Internet content.

 

Better Go

Over the last 20 years, Subaru has continually evolved its engine technology. However, meeting customer expectations for cleaner engines with responsive power called for a basic engine redesign. Legacy and Outback have a new 2.5-liter dual-overhead-camshaft four-cylinder; it's the same one that debuted in the 2011 Subaru Forester.

 

Better Flow

In addition, the automatic transmission - a Subaru Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) - for the 2.5i models was revised to complement the changes made in the engine. Subaru reduced the weight of the Lineartronic CVT and therefore the entire vehicle, which ultimately helps owners save money at the fuel pumps.

 

Smarter Stops

New to both Legacy and Outback is the Brake Override System. This safety system helps to prevent unintentional vehicle acceleration when the brake and the accelerator pedal are both applied by the driver while the vehicle is moving.

 

Dressing Up

With all that, the restyling of the two vehicles is the icing for a technologically beautiful cake. Up front, Legacy and Outback have a revised grille, bumper, headlight assemblies, and fog lights that give them fresh faces. In addition, Premium and Limited models have newly designed, sporty, 17-inch wheels.

Stepping Out in Outback

For an Adjustment

Owners asked for it, and Subaru responded. The 2013 Outback now has rear cross bars with an adjustable spread of 9.8 inches to better handle canoes and kayaks of varying sizes.

Something Completely Different

Available on all 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited Outback models, the Special Appearance Package sets apart the optioned vehicle with unique features. Outside, it has Machine Finish Gray alloy wheels and gray grille, door handles, and mirrors (with integrated turn signals). Headlights have a black inner bezel, and the rear bumper cover is black. These touches will turn heads!

Inside, package features include a drawing-room-like Saddle Brown Leather interior, a 10-way power driver's seat with two-position memory, and woodgrain patterned matte finish accent trim. Subaru also debuts another innovation with this package - the convenience of Keyless Access & Start.

The Keyless Access & Start system unlocks, locks, and starts the vehicle without using a key. The system's remote transmitter makes it easy to lock and unlock the driver's door and rear gate via touch sensors. The engine starts and stops by a button instead of a key.

Dramatic Developments

With every model year, Subaru improves its Outback and Legacy models. Behind the quiet restyling for 2013, new features significantly raise the bar for driving dynamics, safety, comfort, and convenience.

1 EyeSight is a driver assist system which may not operate optimally under all driving conditions. The driver is always responsible for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors such as vehicle maintenance and weather and road conditions. See Owner's Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations.
2 Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
3 iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
4 HD Radio is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
5 Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
6 XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
7 XM NavTraffic is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.