Bold New Design and Improved Interior Comfort
The 2010 Outback, while still clearly related to its predecessors, marks a departure in design toward a new, bolder look. The new Outback maintains the benefits of both a passenger car and SUV positioned as a unique and capable alternative. The upright grille features the Subaru six-star cluster badge and spread wing design as the focal point and is offset by dramatic hawk-eye headlamps. The new functional moulded lower valence and side skirts hint at the Outback's improved capability and are more durable for off-road adventures.
The 2010 Outback also has a greater road presence with a wider track and expressive wheel arches. Ground clearance on the new model has been increased to 220mm (8.7 inches). The D-pillars project a powerful SUV-like presence, and the tail lamps blend into the rear hatch, to highlight the more clearly defined beltline.
The 2010 Outback interior is not only more spacious, but takes another step up in refinement from an already-praised design in the previous model. The 4-dial instrument panel is augmented in all Outback models by a multi-information display with trip computer located in the centre of the dashboard. Richer looking appointments and details abound, including a new 3-spoke steering wheel. A new driver-selectable electronic parking brake (with the electronic Hill Holder System) eliminates the traditional parking brake handle, freeing up space in the centre console.
Model of Safety
All Outback models for 2010 are equipped with standard Vehicle Dynamics Control system, which combines stability and traction control capability. The all-new driver-selectable electronic Hill Holder System holds the vehicle in place until the driver applies the throttle to pull away from a stop on an incline of 5 percent or more. Previous systems held the car in place for only a few seconds.
They are also equipped with a standard 4-channel/4-wheel disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). The Brake Assist safety system is also standard on all models. Significantly, the stiffer body structure and new suspension combined with high profile tires (225/60R17 on all Outbacks) yields a more comfortable ride without sacrificing handling agility.
The Outback, like every Subaru, has consistently earned top scores in government and insurance industry crash tests. The 2010 Outback is designed to further raise the safety quotient. Subaru's Advanced Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame safety structure, proven over a decade in all Subaru models, again forms the foundation for crash protection and occupant safety in the new-generation 2010 Outback. A new engine cradle design improves front impact safety, and the 2010 Outback features greater use of high-strength steel.
All 2010 Outback models include standard front seat side impact air bags and side curtain air bags that offer additional head protection for front and rear occupants. Dual-stage deployment front air bags use sensors to detect the presence and weight of a front passenger and also the driver's distance from the steering wheel. The system determines front air bag deployment strength for optimal occupant protection.
The 2010 Outback, while still clearly related to its predecessors, marks a departure in design toward a new, bolder look. The new Outback maintains the benefits of both a passenger car and SUV positioned as a unique and capable alternative. The upright grille features the Subaru six-star cluster badge and spread wing design as the focal point and is offset by dramatic hawk-eye headlamps. The new functional moulded lower valence and side skirts hint at the Outback's improved capability and are more durable for off-road adventures.
The 2010 Outback also has a greater road presence with a wider track and expressive wheel arches. Ground clearance on the new model has been increased to 220mm (8.7 inches). The D-pillars project a powerful SUV-like presence, and the tail lamps blend into the rear hatch, to highlight the more clearly defined beltline.
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The 2010 Outback interior is not only more spacious, but takes another step up in refinement from an already-praised design in the previous model. The 4-dial instrument panel is augmented in all Outback models by a multi-information display with trip computer located in the centre of the dashboard. Richer looking appointments and details abound, including a new 3-spoke steering wheel. A new driver-selectable electronic parking brake (with the electronic Hill Holder System) eliminates the traditional parking brake handle, freeing up space in the centre console.
Model of Safety
All Outback models for 2010 are equipped with standard Vehicle Dynamics Control system, which combines stability and traction control capability. The all-new driver-selectable electronic Hill Holder System holds the vehicle in place until the driver applies the throttle to pull away from a stop on an incline of 5 percent or more. Previous systems held the car in place for only a few seconds.
They are also equipped with a standard 4-channel/4-wheel disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). The Brake Assist safety system is also standard on all models. Significantly, the stiffer body structure and new suspension combined with high profile tires (225/60R17 on all Outbacks) yields a more comfortable ride without sacrificing handling agility.
The Outback, like every Subaru, has consistently earned top scores in government and insurance industry crash tests. The 2010 Outback is designed to further raise the safety quotient. Subaru's Advanced Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame safety structure, proven over a decade in all Subaru models, again forms the foundation for crash protection and occupant safety in the new-generation 2010 Outback. A new engine cradle design improves front impact safety, and the 2010 Outback features greater use of high-strength steel.
All 2010 Outback models include standard front seat side impact air bags and side curtain air bags that offer additional head protection for front and rear occupants. Dual-stage deployment front air bags use sensors to detect the presence and weight of a front passenger and also the driver's distance from the steering wheel. The system determines front air bag deployment strength for optimal occupant protection.