2012 Subaru Outback

    Used from

    $37,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 10.3 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Outback

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Subaru Outback's used prices in Australia typically range from $15,500 for the 2.5i Premium Awd variant and topping out at $19,000 for the 3.6r Premium.

    There are 6 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol (123kW/229Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (110kW/350Nm) and 3.6L petrol (191kW/350Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, continuous variable or 5 speed auto electric sportshift transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Outback was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Outback models from other years

    2012 Subaru Outback Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Outback

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: High
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Rear: 999
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1384
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1370
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1091
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 960
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1426
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Premium

    Adds to Base:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Columbia

    Adds to Premium:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Towbar
      • Hook Fixture: Removable
    Removes from Premium:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic

    R Premium

    Adds to Columbia:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Other
      • In-dash Cd
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Columbia:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Towbar
      • Hook Fixture: Removable
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2012 Subaru Outback Specs

    2012 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1615mm
    1820mm
    4790mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    2012 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the 2.0D PREMIUM AWD with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Outback that uses the most amount of fuel is the 3.6R PREMIUM with a 5 SPEED AUTO ELECTRIC SPORTSHIFT which is powered by a 3.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 10.3L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru Outback variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Subaru OutbackFuel TypeCombined
    3.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded10.3 L/100km
    See all Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Outback?

    The Subaru Outback has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Subaru Outback Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?

    The Subaru Outback offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru Outback FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Outback is the 2.5i PREMIUM AWD that starts from $15,500.

    The most expensive Subaru Outback is the 3.6R PREMIUM that starts from $19,000.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is offered by the 3.6R PREMIUM which can tow 1800 kg

    The largest Subaru Outback is the 3.6R PREMIUM which measures 1820mm wide, 4790mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Outback is the 3.6R PREMIUM which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Outback is the 3.6R PREMIUM which weighs 2100 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.