Subie Outback..is it a Wagon, SUV or MPV - Subaru Outback

av8tir · 11-02-2010, 11:48 AM

My wife calls if a Station Wagon, the sticker on the doors says MPV and the local car was tries to charge me SUV rates.

subiesailor · 11-02-2010, 11:59 AM

It's a car ie wagon thats been sold to US consumers as a SUV. Does that answer your question? US marketing BS will make you think its a SUV but its a Legacy Wagon with a raised suspension.

Hurricane Gio · 11-02-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by subiesailor

It's a car ie wagon thats been sold to US consumers as a SUV. Does that answer your question? US marketing BS will make you think its a SUV but its a Legacy Wagon with a raised suspension.

I was told the frame is based on a truck suspension. But Subaru does NOT make a truck.

Hurricane Gio · 11-02-2010, 12:28 PM

In reality, It more like a Hybrid Wagon/Crossover SUV.

The Outback is supposed to be a a wagon and had been all these years.

But the new 4th gen design with the raised/a generally beefed up suspension, taller body height and overall higher ground clearance fits it description and utility very well.

Just the body's new look gives it a larger SUV appearance.

But I guess a a design and form Subaru's standpoint, its a large wagon with a raised suspension.

Again, previous years it was a wagon. Todays new styling gives it a Crossover SUV feel and appearance. With the 15mm sway bar, it behaves more as a SUV than a wagon.

I mean what is a "Crossover" from a car/truck standpoint? Its a SUV body based on a car chassis with or without ground clearance.

**AWDFTW** · 11-02-2010, 01:08 PM

Prior to the 2010 redesign I would consider it a station wagon, the 4th gen I would consider a small SUV/CUV...same as an earlier Toyota Highlander.

WeatherWarriorMedia · 11-03-2010, 01:24 AM

Seriously....people debate this. Ignore marketing tactics....Outbacks are WAGONS. NOT SUVs, NOT MPVs, NOT crossovers. If you are too embarrassed by driving a wagon, then go buy/drive something else. Geez people....grow a pair!

It isn't even that unique. I'm sure there are some old farts that remember the AMC Eagle. Not the same formula, but same principle concept. Aussies have the Holden Commodore variants...I think they were called Crossman there (For US folks...think Cadillac Catera/aka CTS first gen and Pontiac GTO in four door form).

In Europe some may call them an "Estate" I don't think they qualify as a 'shooting brake' as that entails the notion of performance. A LGT Wagon might...but still think not quite.

gotsquat · 11-03-2010, 02:22 AM

I read in the paper last week that Comsumer Reports named the 2011 Outback the best new minivan. No joke!

Hurricane Gio · 11-03-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WeatherWarriorMedia

Seriously....people debate this. Ignore marketing tactics....Outbacks are WAGONS. NOT SUVs, NOT MPVs, NOT crossovers. If you are too embarrassed by driving a wagon, then go buy/drive something else. Geez people....grow a pair!

It isn't even that unique. I'm sure there are some old farts that remember the AMC Eagle. Not the same formula, but same principle concept. Aussies have the Holden Commodore variants...I think they were called Crossman there (For US folks...think Cadillac Catera/aka CTS first gen and Pontiac GTO in four door form).

In Europe some may call them an "Estate" I don't think they qualify as a 'shooting brake' as that entails the notion of performance. A LGT Wagon might...but still think not quite.

Do you really have anything to say or contribute to this board? All your last few post are nothing but anger and hostility.

I guess every messages board must have "that guy."

fatabbot · 11-03-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane Gio

I guess every messages board must have "that guy."

I'm just glad that I'm not "that guy" here anymore, LOL.

Hurricane Gio · 11-03-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fatabbot

I'm just glad that I'm not "that guy" here anymore, LOL.

LOL. Since I started posting in August, you seems fine. Opinionated, sure.
But this guy? Nothing but b^tchin, etc.

Sure, I don't want fan boys all the time, but this guy has been nothing but....

11-02-2010, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
av8tir Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntersville, NC Car: 2005 Outback Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subie Outback..is it a Wagon, SUV or MPV My wife calls if a Station Wagon, the sticker on the doors says MPV and the local car was tries to charge me SUV rates.

11-02-2010, 01:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,005 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Prior to the 2010 redesign I would consider it a station wagon, the 4th gen I would consider a small SUV/CUV...same as an earlier Toyota Highlander. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 125,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

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WeatherWarriorMedia Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Car: 1997 Legacy GT Wagon (2.5 Auto) (aka The Warrior Wagon) Posts: 231 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Seriously....people debate this. Ignore marketing tactics....Outbacks are WAGONS. NOT SUVs, NOT MPVs, NOT crossovers. If you are too embarrassed by driving a wagon, then go buy/drive something else. Geez people....grow a pair! It isn't even that unique. I'm sure there are some old farts that remember the AMC Eagle. Not the same formula, but same principle concept. Aussies have the Holden Commodore variants...I think they were called Crossman there (For US folks...think Cadillac Catera/aka CTS first gen and Pontiac GTO in four door form). In Europe some may call them an "Estate" I don't think they qualify as a 'shooting brake' as that entails the notion of performance. A LGT Wagon might...but still think not quite. __________________ The Weather Warrior www.weatherwarrior.net Severe Weather Enthusiast/Storm chaser/freelance media and film company owner.

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gotsquat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Car: 08 2.5i PZEV 4EAT Deep Bronze Metallic / 06 2.5i 5MT Atlantic Blue-Silver Posts: 148 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read in the paper last week that Comsumer Reports named the 2011 Outback the best new minivan. No joke! __________________ 00 Limited 4EAT SOLD 08 2.5i 4EAT 97 5MT SOLD 06 2.5i 5MT BBS WHITELINE FSB/RSB GROUP N MOUNTS

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11-02-2010, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
subiesailor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11,417 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's a car ie wagon thats been sold to US consumers as a SUV. Does that answer your question? US marketing BS will make you think its a SUV but its a Legacy Wagon with a raised suspension.

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Hurricane Gio Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami, FL Car: 2011 OB 2.5 Premium w/6 spd CVT Posts: 367 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In reality, It more like a Hybrid Wagon/Crossover SUV. The Outback is supposed to be a a wagon and had been all these years. But the new 4th gen design with the raised/a generally beefed up suspension, taller body height and overall higher ground clearance fits it description and utility very well. Just the body's new look gives it a larger SUV appearance. But I guess a a design and form Subaru's standpoint, its a large wagon with a raised suspension. Again, previous years it was a wagon. Todays new styling gives it a Crossover SUV feel and appearance. With the 15mm sway bar, it behaves more as a SUV than a wagon. I mean what is a "Crossover" from a car/truck standpoint? Its a SUV body based on a car chassis with or without ground clearance.

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