Subaru will be announcing and releasing a new Legacy Outback on September 6, 2024, with some improvements. This time, the improvements include a new special edition “Black Selection” based on the “Limited EX.” On October 24, 2024, the company will announce the “30th Anniversary” model, limited to 500 units, with two special editions in the lineup and a price revision. Orders for the current D model will stop in August, and information is apparently being received from various dealerships. We will provide a detailed explanation of what kind of model it is.
About the new Subaru Legacy Outback (partially improved E-type)
llegacy Outback special edition “Black Selection”
Main special features of the special edition “Black Selection”
The E-type improvement adds two special edition vehicles to the lineup. One is the addition of the special edition “Black Selection .” Based on the “Limited EX,” the wheels and roof rails are painted black, and the interior comes standard with black nappa leather seats.
- 18-inch aluminum wheels (dark metallic paint)
- Roof rails (crossbar built-in type, painted black)
- Front grille (black paint + lustre black paint)
- Front bumper guard (painted black) & front fog lamp cover (painted black with decoration)
- Rear bumper guard (painted black)
- OUTBACK/Symmetrical AWD Rear Ornament (Luster Black Paint)
- Door mirrors (painted black)
- Genuine leather seats (black nappa leather, silver stitching) [with seat ventilation (driver’s seat and passenger seat), cushion length adjustment (driver’s seat)]
- Instrument panel trim and door trim wrapped in black leather (silver stitching)
Main special features of the special edition “30th Anniversary” vehicle
Special edition “30th Anniversary”
The exterior features a uniform black color scheme for the front grille, roof rails, door mirrors, and more. The interior features genuine ivory and black nappa leather seats, creating a sporty and high-quality design. Furthermore, the special 30th Anniversary rear ornament and special embroidery (door trim) symbolize the 30th anniversary, creating a model that exudes a special feeling. The suspension is also equipped with STI-tuned Hitachi Astemo SFRD front dampers and STI-tuned rear dampers. By combining a flat and smooth ride with driving stability that allows for precise control, this car achieves high-quality yet sporty driving performance.
Special edition “30th Anniversary”
The special edition “30th Anniversary” car will be sold in a limited run of 500 units. Applications for the lottery will be accepted at SUBARU dealerships nationwide from October 24th to November 10th, 2024.
- Front grille (black paint + lustre black paint)
- Front bumper guard (painted black) & front fog lamp cover (painted black with decoration)
- Roof rails (crossbar built-in type, painted black)
- Rear bumper guard (painted black)
- Door mirrors (painted black)
- Rear door and side cladding with black OUTBACK logo
- OUTBACK/Symmetrical AWD Rear Ornament (Luster Black Paint)
- Roof spoiler (painted black)
- 30th Anniversary rear ornament
- 30th Anniversary exclusive embroidery (driver’s seat and passenger seat)
- Harman Kardon sound system *5 [11 dedicated speakers (6 front + 4 rear + subwoofer)]
- Genuine leather seats (ivory x black nappa leather, silver stitching) [with seat ventilation (driver’s seat and passenger’s seat) and cushion length adjustment (driver’s seat)]
- Instrument panel trim (upper/lower) Ivory skin wrap (silver stitching) / Black skin wrap (silver stitching)
- Door trim: Black leather (silver stitching)
- 18-inch aluminum wheels (matt black paint)
- STI-tuned Hitachi Astemo SFRD front dampers & STI-tuned rear dampers
Subaru New Legacy Outback Partially Improved E-Type Grade Price
The price has been revised to E-type, with a price increase of approximately 110,000 yen.
| grade | engine | Transmission | Drive system | Old price (10%) |
New price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited EX | Horizontally opposed 4-cylinder 1.8L DOHC direct injection turbo “DIT” |
CVT | AWD | 4,290,000 yen | 4,400,000 yen |
| X-BREAK EX | 4,147,000 yen | 4,257,000 yen | |||
| Special edition vehicle “Black Selection” |
– | 4,499,000 yen | |||
| Active×Black EX | – | 4,510,000 yen |
About the new Legacy Outback
Subaru has completely redesigned the new Legacy Outback, with reservations opening in Japan on September 2, 2021. It will be officially announced on October 7, 2021, and released on December 2, 2021. It uses the next-generation platform “Subaru Global Platform (SGP),” which is also used in the new Impreza and Crosstrek. The body measures 4,870mm in length, 1,875mm in width, 1,675mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,745mm.
Subaru New Legacy Outback Type B Partial Improvements
Subaru announced a partially improved version of the Japanese model B of the new Legacy Outback on September 8, 2022 .
In some improved models, the operability of the lighting switch has been revised, changing it from a single position for “sidelights/taillights & OFF” to two positions, split into “sidelights/taillights” and “OFF.”
New Legacy Outback D-type partial improvement
It is equipped with the next-generation EyeSight system, which is equipped with a wide-angle monocular camera in addition to a stereo camera. A smart rearview mirror with a built-in camera in the shark fin antenna has been adopted, improving safety performance while ensuring the luggage room’s loading capacity. The body color is available in an exclusive Cashmere Gold Opal color. The Limited EX genuine leather seat equipped vehicle has been given seat ventilation/cushion length adjustment mechanisms to improve product appeal. A new special edition vehicle, the Limited EX “Active x Black”, has been added.
About the new Legacy Outback engine
The engine has been changed from the previous model’s horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 2.5L naturally aspirated “FB25” type to a horizontally opposed 4-cylinder 1.8L DOHC direct injection turbo “DIT” with a maximum output of 130kW (177ps)/5,200-5,600rpm, maximum torque of 300Nm (30.6kgm)/1,600-3,600rpm, and WLTC mode fuel economy of 13km/L.
About the new Legacy Outback interior
The interior features a 12.3-inch full LCD meter. The navigation system is equipped with a large 11.6-inch full HD display. The HMI (Human Machine Interface) allows for easy operation in the same way as a smartphone. It is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Subaru Global Platform (SGP)
Subaru Global Platform
The next-generation platform, the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which was announced in the mid-term management plan “Prominence 2020,” will be adopted. The first vehicle to adopt this new-generation platform, the Subaru Impreza , is scheduled for release in November 2016. Development is ongoing to achieve a “dynamic quality” that is one class above the rest, including further improvements in collision safety, weight reduction, improved driving performance, and increased interior space through highly efficient packaging.
The design is such that a single design concept can be used for a variety of power units, including not only gasoline engines but also hybrids (HVs), plug-in hybrids (PHVs), and electric vehicles (EVs).
The gradual rollout of hybrid models using new Toyota units ( the new Prius will be equipped with THS II, but the hybrid system will also be smaller) is planned to begin around 2018, and although SGP does not anticipate full electrification, it is a platform that is premised on hybridization. In other words, SGP will be a new platform that will be adopted in future Subaru vehicles, similar to Toyota’s TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture).
The EyeSight driving assistance system is standard on all vehicles.
Triple camera (stereo camera unit + wide-angle monocular camera)
The EyeSight driver assistance system has been updated, and now features a triple camera (stereo camera unit + wide-angle mono camera) that adds a wide-angle mono camera to the dual cameras . Improved performance. The new stereo camera unit has a significantly wider field of view, roughly twice that of the previous model. Improved image recognition and control software allow for wider and farther range recognition. The system has been changed to a windshield-mounted system, and a lens hood has been added to prevent accidental contact with the lens. The wide-angle mono camera has a wider field of view than the new stereo camera when driving at low speeds, and a new mono camera has been adopted that can recognize motorcycles and pedestrians. The range of situations in which pre-crash braking can be implemented has been expanded, achieving the best performance of any EyeSight model to date. The vehicle also features a Smart Rearview Mirror and the connected service SUBARU STARLINK .
Connected service “SUBARU STARLINK”
As part of “connected safety,” the car automatically sends an emergency call in the event of a collision. An operator will request rescue from the fire department or police, and by cooperating with cooperating hospitals, the advanced automatic emergency call system will lead to rapid life-saving efforts. In the event of an emergency, such as when the driver becomes ill, the car is also equipped with an SOS call function that connects you to an operator with the push of a button.
EyeSight Touring Assist “TJA (Traffic Jam Assist)” semi-autonomous driving system. A function for following vehicles in traffic jams on expressways (highways). Enables curve following in traffic jams. Assists driving by automatically controlling the steering, accelerator, and brakes at all vehicle speeds.
Pre-crash Braking: If the system determines there is a risk of a collision, it alerts the driver. If no evasive action is taken, it will apply brake control and automatically slow down or stop the vehicle. If the speed difference with the vehicle ahead is less than approximately 50 km/h, a collision will be avoided or damage will be reduced.
Active Lane Keep (Lane Departure Prevention) The active lane keep function (maintaining the center of the lane), which previously only worked at speeds of 60km/h or more, has been expanded to 0km/h, allowing it to follow the vehicle even in traffic jams, significantly reducing the burden on the driver.
Cruise control with all-speed tracking function. Cruise control with all-speed tracking function. Follows the vehicle ahead over a wide speed range from 0km/h to approximately 120km/h. (In response to planned increases in the maximum speed limit on some expressways.)
Automatic braking system when reversing
Rear Obstacle Warning Function: When an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle in R range, the MFD will display and sound an alarm to notify you of the obstacle’s proximity.
Automatic braking when reversing If the vehicle approaches an obstacle and there is a risk of rear-end collision, acceleration and braking control will be performed to try to avoid the collision.
EyeSight X is also standard equipment.
This is an “advanced driving assistance function” that can be added to the new generation EyeSight. It uses a 3D high-precision map unit jointly developed with Mitsubishi Electric and high-precision GPS information from the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System “Michibiki.”
EyeSight Safety Plus features
High Beam Assist : A monocular camera inside the front window detects light ahead and automatically switches between high and low beams depending on the situation, ensuring brighter and safer night vision.
Front View Monitor: The image from a camera mounted under the emblem in the front grille is displayed on the MFD to help the driver check what is ahead. This allows the driver to clearly see what is ahead, even when passing through intersections with poor visibility or pulling out of a garage.
The rear-mounted camera of the Smart Rear View Mirror ensures a clear view of the rear even when the luggage compartment is full of luggage or large items and a normal mirror cannot provide a clear view of the rear. It also allows rearward visibility to be confirmed from the passenger seat.
Auto Vehicle Hold: VDC keeps the vehicle stationary even when you take your foot off the brake pedal when stopped on level ground. This improves convenience in situations where you must keep your foot on the brake pedal, such as when waiting at a long traffic light or in a traffic jam on a public road.
Steering-linked headlights By illuminating the direction the vehicle is traveling early in response to steering operations, you can ensure a clear view even at night.
Furthermore, by combining EyeSight’s advanced forward recognition with omnidirectional radar, the vehicle is able to grasp the traffic environment and hazards around the vehicle in all directions. In addition, by utilizing high-precision GPS and high-precision map data, the vehicle’s position is pinpointed with high accuracy, and optimal control is performed according to the curves, lanes, etc. on the driving route. These technologies not only enable collision avoidance when driving straight ahead, but also achieve omnidirectional collision avoidance with vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians when turning right or left at intersections or reversing. Furthermore, autonomous driving at all speeds on highways and autonomous parking in parking lots at home or commercial facilities are realized.
Smart Rearview Mirror
The rear-mounted camera ensures rear visibility even when the luggage compartment is full of luggage or large items and a normal mirror cannot provide a clear view. It also allows rearward visibility to be confirmed from the passenger seat.
Safety System Comparison
While the previous model was equipped with EyeSight version 3, the new Legacy Outback now comes standard with the new-generation EyeSight X, which adds Touring Assist hands-off functionality to EyeSight . The system automatically assists with acceleration, braking, and steering by combining “Adaptive Steering,” “Lane Centering at 0 km/h,” and “All-Speed Cruise Control.” The Hitachi stereo camera has been replaced with a wide-angle camera from Sweden’s Vionir (with a resolution increased from 1.2 megapixels to 2.3 megapixels and a horizontal field of view nearly twice as wide). In addition to the existing rear-side radar and rear ultrasonic sensors, millimeter-wave radars are now installed on both sides of the front of the vehicle. The wider camera field of view is achieved by moving the camera cover closer to the windshield and further forward. The brake booster (a device that increases braking force) is now electrically operated, improving EyeSight response. The processor uses Xilinx’s Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC (multiprocessor system-on-chip), a FPGA.
| system | EyeSight Ver.2 |
EyeSight Ver.3 |
Next-generation EyeSight |
|---|---|---|---|
| method | Stereo camera (CCD) |
Stereo camera (CMOS) |
Stereo camera + millimeter wave radar |
| Pre-crash safety |
◯ (30km/h) | ◯ (50km/h or less) | ◯ |
| Pedestrian collision avoidance | ◯ (30km/h) | ◯ (35km/h) | ◯ |
Cruise control with full speed tracking function |
◯ (0km/h to approx. 100km/h) |
◯ (0km/h to approx. 120km/h) |
◯ |
| Leading vehicle following steering | – | – | ◯ |
| Keep in the center of the lane | – | ◯ | ◯ |
| Lane departure prevention | – | ◯ | |
| stop hold | – | ◯ | ◯ |
| following distance | 3 stages | 4 stages | 4 stages |
| AT false start prevention | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ |
| AT false reverse suppression | – | ◯ | ◯ |
| Reverse brake assist |
– | – | ◯ |
| Vehicle sway warning | ◯ (more than 50km/h) |
◯ | ◯ |
| Lane Departure Warning | ◯ (40km/h or more) |
◯ (40km/h or more) |
◯ |
| High Beam Assist |
– | ◯ | ◯ |
| Rear Vehicle Detection |
– | ◯ | ◯ |
| Voice Information |
– | ◯ | ◯ |
| Front and side pre-crash brakes |
– | – | ◯ |
| Emergency pre-crash steering |
– | – | ◯ |
| Hands-off assist in traffic jams |
– | – | ◯※ |
| Start assist in traffic jams | – | – | ◯※ |
| Active Lane Change Assist |
– | – | ◯※ |
| Speed control before a curve | – | – | ◯※ |
| Speed control before toll gate | – | – | ◯※ |
| Driver emergency response system |
– | – | ◯※ |
*Vehicles equipped with EyeSight X
Summary of Subaru EyeSight Ver.2 Ver.3 Touring Assist equipped vehicles
Equipped with occupant recognition technology “Driver Monitoring System”
The new car will be equipped with the driver monitoring system found in the new Forester . It memorizes the driver’s face and automatically adjusts the seat position and door mirrors, as well as preventing the driver from looking away or falling asleep at the wheel.
About the new Legacy Outback body color
Crystal White Pearl (additional color)
Ice Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Silica
Crimson Red Pearl (additional color)
Brilliant Bronze Metallic
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Sapphire Blue Pearl
Storm Gray Metallic
Autumn Green Metallic
New Legacy Outback interior color
Genuine leather seats (nappa leather) [tan with orange stitching] Limited EX
Genuine leather seats (nappa leather) [black with silver stitching] Limited EX
Water-repellent polyurethane sheet X-BREAK EX
New Legacy Outback main features
X-BREAK EX
- 18-inch aluminum wheels (dark metallic paint)
- Roof rails (ladder type)
- Front grille (black paint + lustre black paint)
- Front and rear bumper guards (painted black)
- Front and rear door side cladding [rear features OUTBSCK logo (energy green)]
- OUTBACK/Symmetrical AWD Rear Ornament (Luster Black Paint)
- Water-repellent polyurethane sheet
- X-MODE (with hill descent control, 2 modes)
Manufacturer-installed options
Limited EX
- 18-inch aluminum wheels (dark metallic + machined gloss)
- Roof rails (crossbar built-in type)
- Front grille (black painted + plated decoration)
- Front and rear bumper guards (silver painted)
- Front and rear door side cladding (rear features OUTBACK logo (silver))
- OUTBACK/Symmetrical AWD Rear Ornament (Plated)
- Sports pedals with aluminum pads
- Hands-free open power rear gate
- X-BREAK EXX-MODE (with hill descent control, 1 mode)
Manufacturer-installed options
- Genuine leather seats (nappa leather) [tan with orange stitching]
- Genuine leather seats (nappa leather) [black with silver stitching]
- Harman Kardon sound system
- sunroof
New Legacy Outback specs
| Specifications | New Legacy Outback |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,870mm |
| Overall width | 1,875mm |
| Overall height | 1,675mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745mm |
| engine | Horizontally opposed 4-cylinder 1.8L DOHC direct injection turbo “DIT” |
| Maximum power | 130kW (177ps) / 5,200-5,600rpm |
| Maximum torque | 300Nm (30.6kgm) / 1,600-3,600rpm |
| transmission | Reartronic |
| Drive system | AWD Symmetrical |
| WLCT mode fuel economy | 13km/L |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people |
| price | 4,147,000 yen to 4,290,000 yen |
Subaru news release
https://www.subaru.co.jp/news/2024_09_06_163340
Legacy Outback
https://www.subaru.jp/legacy/outback/
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