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Difference between Forester & Outback

12 messages,  Last post on Aug 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

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#1 of 12 Difference between Forester & Outback by morelec

Jan 28, 2012 (5:22 pm)

I'm new here and have been looking at a 2001 forester w/130k on it. what is the difference between Forester and Outback, also how are they off road, like sand, mud etc. thanks alot.

#2 of 12 Re: Difference between Forester & Outback [morelec] by aatherton

Feb 16, 2012 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: morelec (Jan 28, 2012 5:22 pm)
Forester is built on Impreza platform, Outback on Legacy platform.
Outback is longer, more rear legroom, slightly more cargo space, but cargo bay is not quite as high as Foresters.
Same engines and drive trains, same off road abilities.

#3 of 12 Re: Difference between Forester & Outback [aatherton] by xwesx

Feb 16, 2012 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: aatherton (Feb 16, 2012 5:23 pm)
same off road abilities.
 
Well, almost the same. The Forester has better approach/departure angles, so you're less likely to get it hung up on obstacles, but, aside from that, I agree.

#4 of 12 Re: Difference between Forester & Outback [aatherton] by saedave

Feb 17, 2012 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: aatherton (Feb 16, 2012 5:23 pm)
Outback is longer, more rear legroom
 
That was the case for years before the current models. AFAIK the rear legroom is 1/4 inch more in the Forester, but the rear seating width is 1/4 inch less.
 
The Outback front seats may be more comfortable for those who are broad in the beam.

#5 of 12 Re: Difference between Forester & Outback [xwesx] by ateixeira

Feb 21, 2012 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 16, 2012 6:18 pm)
better approach/departure angles
 
About 25 degrees in the Forester.

#6 of 12 Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy by easypar

Apr 01, 2012 (8:50 pm)

I just read an article about this week's NY Auto Show and it mentioned that the Outback/Legacy were getting an updated exterior look.
 
Does anyone have anything on this? Anyone seen pictures? Maybe I should search the internet for pix myself.
 
easypar

#7 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [easypar] by dcm61

Apr 01, 2012 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: easypar (Apr 01, 2012 8:50 pm)
Does anyone have anything on this? Anyone seen pictures?
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ee9956a/22262#MSG22262

#8 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [dcm61] by carteach

Apr 15, 2012 (9:03 pm)

Replying to: dcm61 (Apr 01, 2012 9:19 pm)
I was hoping to start a new thread about this, but couldn't find the thread starter. Yes, if you google 2013 Outback, you'll get to see pictures of both cars. The Outback looks like it won't have such a cheesy interior, and quite a few new safety options are going to be available.
 
I'm ready to buy a car now, but have been less than thrilled with the Outback. I'm hoping to wait for the 2013 in the expectation that it will be an improvement on the 2012.
 
When in the summer does Subaru usually release their new models?

#9 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [carteach] by xwesx

Apr 16, 2012 (9:52 am)

Replying to: carteach (Apr 15, 2012 9:03 pm)
They used to release them in the June/July time frame on the year-over-year updates, but they have pushed back the schedule a little in the last couple years.

#10 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [xwesx] by ateixeira

Apr 17, 2012 (12:00 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Apr 16, 2012 9:52 am)
Also, new Forester and Impreza models usually launch early in the year. We should see the next Forester early next spring, for instance.

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