2009 subaru outback length

4-stage heated front bucket seats w/active head restraints

Driver seat lumbar support

8-way pwr driver seat

4-way pwr passenger seat w/lumbar support

60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/headrests on all seating positions

Warm ivory/off black leather-trimmed upholstery

Rear seat center armrest

(4) cupholders-inc: dual, center console & rear, dual retractable

12V aux pwr outlet in center console

Off-black front & rear carpeted floor mats

Aluminum front door & rear gate sill plates

Tilt/telescopic steering column w/off-delay illuminated ignition switch ring

3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise control, SI-DRIVE, and audio controls

Sport-design electroluminescent instrumentation-inc: dual-mode digital trip odometer, ambient temp gauge

Pwr windows w/drivers-side auto-down, illuminated switches

Pwr door locks

Integrated ignition key w/remote keyless entry system

Cruise control

Anti-theft engine immobilizer

Security system

Pre-wired for remote engine starter

Touch-screen GPS navigation system

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Air filtration system

Rear window defroster

Woodgrain patterned interior trim panels

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/lids

Lighting-inc: front door courtesy, map, off-delay dome

Silver inner door handle grip

Leather-wrapped shifter handle w/woodgrain patterned accent

Leather-wrapped parking brake handle

Front passenger net type seatback pocket

Cargo area 12-volt pwr outlet

(2) cargo area grocery bag hooks

(4) cargo tie-down hooks

Removable cargo tray

Cargo area cover

3/8 2010 Outback All new and redesigned 2010 Outback due Summer 2009. First showing will be at the NY Int't Auto Show in April. Expected to be slightly larger. 

3/17/09 Alarm security upgrade price drops, iPod price increases

12/9/08  iPod-iPhone interface, control and play your iPod and iPhone through the factory stereo. Also recharges it except for 4th generation Nano and 2ndGen iPhone. Works on all Legacy and Outback 2007-2008-2009 without Satellite radio. Available factory or dealer installed.
SPT turbo heat shield fits  2005 through 2009 Legacy GT and Outback XT turbos. Helps keeps the turbo warmer, retain heat for faster response.

11/18/08  Harmon Kardan stereo speed sensing control - the new for 09 HK stereo in the Outback and Legacy SE, Limited, XT, and 3.0R models has a subtle automatic Speed Sensitive Automatic Volume Control (SSVC). This proprietary HK technology is more focused on low voice frequency and down as opposed to high frequency speed related noise like tire whine. The volume changes may be very subtle. There are no adjustments or settings that the user can control or set.

September 16, 2008- Destination price increase. Destination on cars arriving at dealers in late September 2008 will be $695 (up $30, from $665). Alaska will be $845. Cars at dealers before the increase will be $30 less than prices here, with a $665 destination.

July 2008, Brochure and Website errors - The 2009 Outback brochure incorrectly indicates the 2.5i SE has a CD changer, the correct stereo is a single disc CD. 
 Incline Assist - The website may indicate the 09 Outback has 'incline assist' (previously called hill holder). That's incorrect, the 09 Outback doesn't have incline assist.

Cars expected mid June
5/30/08 Prices announced .

2008 Crash tests, 5 star results from NHTSA

new model names
new 2.5i, replaces 2008 Outback
new 2.5i SE, replaces 2008 2.5i
new 3.0R Limited, replaces 2008 LL Bean.
new 2.5i Limited, combines features of the 2008 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Limited LL Bean.
new 2.5i Limited with Navigation, replaces 2.5i Limited LL Bean

Gone The LL Bean name has been dropped from all models.
Gone 2.5i LL Bean model.
Gone 2.5i Limited LL Bean, replaced by 2.5i Limited with optional Navigation 
Gone 3.0R LL Bean, replaced by 3.0R Limited
Gone wood and leather steering wheel and auto mdimming mirror/compass from the 3.0R 

new New dark interior carpet. All interior carpets are off black (dark gray) with matching floor mats. Replaces the light color carpeting.
new All models now have VDC vehicle dynamic control (electronic stability control).
new Tinted windows, dark tint. This is a first for the Outback. On 2.5i Limited, XT, and 3.0R models. Otherwise they have the standard tint. 
new 2.5i Limited alloy wheel now the same one that has been on the XT and 3.0R models
new Stereo: SE and above models get new Harmon Kardon Premium audio, 440 watt, 9 speakers, 7 channel amp/equalizer, speed sensing volume control.
new Color: Seacrest Green, very light silvery green that was previously available on 06 Tribeca
new Keyless remote is smaller (yes!)

Emissions: 2.5L 4 cylinder models are available in either Fed or Ca spec.
PZEV (partial zero emission vehicle) required in CA, CT, NH, NY, MA, MS, RI, VT, WA, OR
Federal Emission Specification: Certified low emission LEV2 for sale in all states except CA, CT, NH, NY, MA, MS, RI, VT, WA, OR

What is PZEV, a brief, simple summary
The EPA says a PZEV is the cleanest running gas car on today's market based on emissions testing for carbon-containing compounds, oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter, and other tailpipe nastiness. It is required in CA, CT, NJ, NY, MA, ME, RI, VT, PA, OR, and WA
1. A charcoal cannister catches unburned gas left in the engine when it's turned off so it doesn't just evaporate. 
2. Fuel injectors that close tighter when they're not in use.
3. A finer mesh in the catalytic converter, as well as optimized placement of its precious metal.
4.  The engine's electronic brain is tuned to run the hot at start up to help the catalytic converter heat up so it can start doing its job faster.

VDC is now standard on all models
VDC vehicle dynamics control, is a stability and traction skid control system that measures and monitors variables such as steering wheel input, braking, and vehicle angle, and then applies individual brakes and/or reduces engine power to counteract skids or slides to help keep maintain driver control.
TCS Traction Control System. TCS senses a loss of of traction and applies the brakes to the slipping wheel(s) to maintain vehicle motion.
VTD Variable Torque Distribution on XT turbo and 3.0R 6 cylinder 5speed automatic transmissions only. VTD traction control system has 45/55 performance oriented, front/rear power split with Limited Slip rear axle.

The Outback is classed as a light truck by Subaru for CAFE fuel economy reasons. 'Cafe' stands Corporate Average Fuel Economy. This doesn't affect safety, economy or mean the car will tip over or be unsafe like a SUV. Many other vehicles are classed this way including Honda CRV, Dodge minivan, Toyota Rav4, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Odyssey, Honda Element, Cadillac ESV, Chrysler Pacifica etc etc. Here is the official statement from Subaru. 
Because is it considered a truck, prvacy tinted glass is legal in states that only allow it on trucks (some states allow dark tint on all vehicles).

4-Door H4 Automatic

4-Door H4 Automatic 2.5i Special Edtn

4-Door H4 Automatic 2.5i Special Edtn PZEV

4-Door H4 Automatic Ltd

4-Door H4 Automatic Ltd PZEV

4-Door H4 Automatic Ltd w/Nav

4-Door H4 Automatic Ltd w/Nav PZEV

4-Door H4 Automatic PZEV

4-Door H4 Automatic XT Ltd

4-Door H4 Automatic XT Ltd w/Nav

4-Door H4 Manual

4-Door H4 Manual 2.5i Special Edtn

4-Door H4 Manual 2.5i Special Edtn PZEV

4-Door H4 Manual PZEV

4-Door H4 Manual XT Ltd

4-Door H6 Automatic 3.0R Ltd

4-Door H6 Automatic 3.0R Ltd w/Nav