Subaru Outback evolution

The raised, cladded Legacy-derived wagon that pioneered the rugged-crossover-wagon segment and became one of Subaru's best sellers.
7 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

BG (First generation)1994–1999
1994
Subaru Outback BG (First generation)ⓘ
New generation
BG (First generation)
📅 1994–1999

Legacy-based wagon with raised suspension and plastic cladding for an SUV-like look.

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BH (Second generation)1999–2004
1999
Subaru Outback BH (Second generation)ⓘ
New generation
BH (Second generation)
📅 1999–2004

Added an optional 3.0L flat-six (sold as Lancaster in Japan) while keeping the station-wagon format.

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BP (Third generation)2003–2009
2003
Subaru Outback BP (Third generation)ⓘ
New generation
BP (Third generation)
📅 2003–2009

Offered a turbo 2.5L, a 3.0L flat-six and a 2.0L diesel for European markets.

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BR (Fourth generation)2009–2014
2009
Subaru Outback BR (Fourth generation)ⓘ
New generation
BR (Fourth generation)
📅 2009–2014

Dropped the 'Legacy' prefix internationally, grew taller and introduced the 3.6L flat-six with EyeSight.

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BS (Fifth generation)2014–2019
2014
Subaru Outback BS (Fifth generation)ⓘ
New generation
BS (Fifth generation)
📅 2014–2019

Reclassified as a crossover with larger dimensions and 2.5L/3.6L petrol plus a 2.0L diesel.

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BT (Sixth generation)2019–2025
2019
Subaru Outback BT (Sixth generation)ⓘ
New generation
BT (Sixth generation)
📅 2019–2025

Global Platform model with a turbo 2.4L option, standard EyeSight and improved safety ratings.

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BU (Seventh generation)2025–present
2025
Subaru Outback BU (Seventh generation)ⓘ
New generation
BU (Seventh generation)
📅 2025–present

Redesigned into a boxier full-SUV shape, departing from the traditional station-wagon form.

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