New Outback H6

[Lance B]

Went to the Sydney motor show and saw the new Outback H6 wagon. Mmmmm
very nice. 180kw (240hp) and 297nm (I think 225ftlbs) and weighs 50kg
less than the old Outback H6. It also has the new 5 speed tiptronic
auto transmission.

I was very impressed with the new look and appointments so I went to
my dealer to see if they had one to test drive, but unfortunately not,
so I test drove the Liberty GT wagon(Legacy for the US). This is the
turbo 2.0litre with the same 5 speed auto tiptronic. I thought I'd try
this as it has the same power as the Outback H6 and slightly more
torque just to see how the new transmission was.

This is one hell of a car. It really moves. They quote 0-100km
(0-60mph) in 6.5 sec. and it sure feels it. The new 5 speed tiptronic
is excellent. Changes very quicky and smoothly, much better than the
old slushbox. Steering feel is also excellent and handles brilliantly
whilst being quiet, only a low burble from the 2.0litre turbo boxer 4.
There are tiptronic gear change buttons on the steering wheel and this
is great to use! Fit and finish is superb, they really have come along
way (these are built in Japan)

I had read in one of the motor mags somewhere where they said the H6
motor in the Outback is a better drive than the Liberty GT turbo. If
that is the case I can't wait to drive the Outback H6. I've only had
my current Outback H6 for 18 months but I'm sorely tempted to trade it
in on the new H6. All the Outbacks that are sold in Australia are
monotone now thank goodness, none of this two tone paint job which
really used to make them look cheap. My current Ouback H6 is a
monotone pearl white but all other colours were the two tone.

This new series of Liberty's (Legacy) and Outbacks I think will sell
so well they won't be able to keep up with demand.

 

[Subie25l]

The delivery date for orders of the Liberty GT premium is January at the
moment

 

[Rockin Ronnie]

Went to the Sydney motor show and saw the new Outback H6 wagon. Mmmmm
very nice. 180kw (240hp) and 297nm (I think 225ftlbs) and weighs 50kg
less than the old Outback H6. It also has the new 5 speed tiptronic
auto transmission.

I was very impressed with the new look and appointments so I went to
my dealer to see if they had one to test drive, but unfortunately not,
so I test drove the Liberty GT wagon(Legacy for the US). This is the
turbo 2.0litre with the same 5 speed auto tiptronic. I thought I'd try
this as it has the same power as the Outback H6 and slightly more
torque just to see how the new transmission was.

This is one hell of a car. It really moves. They quote 0-100km
(0-60mph) in 6.5 sec. and it sure feels it. The new 5 speed tiptronic
is excellent. Changes very quicky and smoothly, much better than the
old slushbox. Steering feel is also excellent and handles brilliantly
whilst being quiet, only a low burble from the 2.0litre turbo boxer 4.
There are tiptronic gear change buttons on the steering wheel and this
is great to use! Fit and finish is superb, they really have come along
way (these are built in Japan)

I had read in one of the motor mags somewhere where they said the H6
motor in the Outback is a better drive than the Liberty GT turbo. If
that is the case I can't wait to drive the Outback H6. I've only had
my current Outback H6 for 18 months but I'm sorely tempted to trade it
in on the new H6. All the Outbacks that are sold in Australia are
monotone now thank goodness, none of this two tone paint job which
really used to make them look cheap. My current Ouback H6 is a
monotone pearl white but all other colours were the two tone.

This new series of Liberty's (Legacy) and Outbacks I think will sell
so well they won't be able to keep up with demand.

Would this be the newest style of Legacy/Outback such as the one we see on
this link?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=372253

Ron

 

[Losiho]

Would this be the newest style of Legacy/Outback such as the one we see on
this link?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=372253

Ron

That's the one. Has it been released for sale in North America yet ?

 

[null]

Nope. We won'tsee it until late 2004 as a 2005 model year. The U.S. market
usually gets a 'import' vehicles
a year to 2 years later then Europe or Japan if at all.

Side Bar:
Just look at the Pontiac GTO, Australia's had the car for years, only they
call it a Holden Monaro.

 

[Losiho]

Side Bar:
Just look at the Pontiac GTO, Australia's had the car for years, only they
call it a Holden Monaro.

Only you guys get the ugly version, because "Lutzy" wanted it to look more
"American" !

About time you guys got some aussie cars over there

 

[Rockin Ronnie]

Nope. We won'tsee it until late 2004 as a 2005 model year. The U.S. market
usually gets a 'import' vehicles
a year to 2 years later then Europe or Japan if at all.

Side Bar:
Just look at the Pontiac GTO, Australia's had the car for years, only they
call it a Holden Monaro.

I would say early summer of 2005 rather than the fall. Does anyone know why
we have to wait that long in view of the fact that other markets get it now?

Ron

 

[Mort and Pam Shuman]

I heard it is coming to the US in early 2004 as a 2005 model...maybe April?
That's what I read in one of the car mags...

Mort