TRANSMISSION
Confidence in every gear.
WHAT’S INSIDE:
Outback offers a choice in transmissions—including the highly efficient Lineartronic® CVT—each one mated
to its own variation of Symmetrical AWD.
WHAT IT DOES:
No matter how you choose to control the engine’s performance, you’ll always enjoy the solid balance and
control of Symmetrical AWD.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION + VISCOUS CENTRE
DIFFERENTIAL AWD
LINEARTRONIC® CVT + ACTIVE TORQUE SPLIT AWD
The Outback achieves new levels of response and efficiency with the
Lineartronic® CVT. By keeping the engine running in its optimal rev range
and preserving the momentum that’s often lost during a gear shift, this
unique transmission dramatically improves fuel efficiency. And thanks to
a compact and lightweight configuration designed specially to work with
the SUBARU BOXER® engine, it ensures quick response and engaging
performance. It’s longitudinally paired with an active torque split AWD
system that responds to traction conditions, the transmission and driver
inputs by continuously controlling the torque distribution front to rear.
PADDLE SHIFTERS
To keep you always in control of your Outback, the Lineartronic® CVT
includes a sporty manual mode with paddle shifters mounted on the
steering wheel. They allow you to quickly access higher revs and greater
engine power.
For maximum control and spor ty satisfac tion, a slick-shif ting
6-speed manual transmission for 2.5i puts extra gearing at your
disposal. Not only does this transmission help improve efficiency
at higher speeds, but its short-throw design has been enhanced
for quick, smooth and intuitive operation. And pairing it with a
viscous limited-slip centre differential (LSD) helps you maintain an
inspiring hold on the road, even in low-traction conditions.
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION + VARIABLE TORQUE
DISTRIBUTION AWD
Outback 3.6R models are equipped with a refined 5EAT automatic
transmission paired with Variable Torque Distribution (V TD)
AWD. VTD distributes the engine’s torque to all four wheels while
focusing on the rear wheels to suit the conditions, for enhanced
handling, superior trac tion and s tabilit y. The elec tronically
controlled 5-speed transmission features driver-adaptive shifting,
blipping control for quicker, smoother downshifts, and manualstyle control via paddle ͡