Today I saw something I had no idea existed.

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5) 10/24/2014 at 00:29 • Filed to: None

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I was out on a hotwheels hunt and I saw a Subaru Outback Sedan exactly as pictured. I had no clue these were ever made in sedan form I thought the outback was only wagons. When I saw it I felt like stealing it and joining a rally. I'm pretty sure this is the only offroad sedan I've ever seen that was available from factory. what would you even call this a CUS? Cross Utility Sedan?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:32

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A friend of mine has a navy blue one. Confused the hell out of me when he first showed me his car. He apparently autocrosses it with no mods except maybe good tires

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 10/24/2014 at 00:33

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for autocrossing I imagine a legacy would be better suited. I can't see the high center of gravity helping in autocross all that much. pretty cool none the less.

Jonee > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:33

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That's a Legacy Outback which did indeed come as a sedan. The Forester is wagon only.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Jonee 10/24/2014 at 00:36

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I knew what it was the moment I saw it I just had no idea it existed. must not of been a huge seller since this is the first one I've ever seen and I see outback wagons on a daily basis.

Jonee > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:39

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Subaru sedans always look weird.

HammerheadFistpunch > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:39

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I think they called it a SUS (sport utility Sedan)...no seriously.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:44

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Fecking awesome, is what it is.

They also did it with the next gen too.

Doug DeMuro > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:47

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Subaru actually called it an SUS — Sport Utility Sedan!! It was originally created after suggestions from a customer in Connecticut (no joke). I think they did 3 generations before they ditched it. Very cool spot — you only see these in the Northeast and Colorado.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:48

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I always got mad that Volvo never did an XC version of the S70, just the V70. All the same bits made for the wagon would've bolted right onto the sedan quite easily.

Boxer_4 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:49

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Outback versions were made for the second, third, and fourth generation of the Legacy sedan, with the first two generations being referred to as the Outback SUS (Sport Utility Sedan).

The first generation Outback Sedan was only sold for 2 model years, 1998 and 1999. The 1998 model was a limited test release, and was only available in New England. It saw a country wide release in 1999.

The second generation Outback Sedan was sold for all 4 years of the third generation Legacy's model run, and was the one that you saw. It was also the only way to get a 6 cylinder in a Legacy sedan.

The third generation Outback sedan was only available until 2007. The sedan was never a strong seller, and it finally fizzled out with this generation.

The Outback Sedan wasn't the only off-road capable sedan from the factory. The AMC Eagle was available as a sedan as well.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Doug DeMuro 10/24/2014 at 00:50

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The Sport Utility Sedan needs to become a thing! I like it. If this was still available new it would be a contender for sure. This was in Edmonton Alberta is that matters at all.

Doug DeMuro > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 00:52

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The Colorado of Canada!!

They ditched it because no one was buying it, sadly. They made the Legacy sedan-only and the Outback wagon-only, and that was it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Boxer_4 10/24/2014 at 00:53

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The more you know! I had no idea you could get the eagle as a sedan either. I for one am really digging this sport utility sedan thing. These need to come back.

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Doug DeMuro 10/24/2014 at 00:54

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I see them all over the place in Bend OR, as well.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Doug DeMuro 10/24/2014 at 00:56

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It's funny cause if I was buying I would want a Legacy wagon and a Outback sedan. Subaru needs to hire me, I think I'm on to something. The outback wagon and the Forester are too alike if you had the outback as a sedan it would really differentiate the two. And a Legacy wagon that is self explanatory.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/24/2014 at 00:57

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that next gen with the H6 would be a pretty awesome ride. 10/10 would snow hoon.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/24/2014 at 00:59

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a volvo sedan rally car? I'm in!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch 10/24/2014 at 01:00

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you are correct! the SUS need to make a comeback these are too awesome.

Doug DeMuro > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ 10/24/2014 at 02:02

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Yeah. PNW too.

j250ex > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 10/24/2014 at 11:51

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Guy at my church has one but its white with the same beige trim. Good looking car.

Pedro S > Doug DeMuro 10/24/2014 at 13:26

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They were regionally sold when new, hence the rarity in many parts of the US. As a current resident of Connecticut, I'm glad that we have at least produced one good idea. Makes up a little bit for the WWF.

CruzeHatch > Doug DeMuro 10/24/2014 at 13:29

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Yea I live in MA and there's a few that I see around

PJ > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 13:29

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The differences between all the Subaru models largely confuses me if I try to look into it more closely. I'm pretty sure they just make one car in a sedan or wagon trim and just change the ride height and / or body cladding a bit.

Boxer_4 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/24/2014 at 22:59

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The Eagle was very versatile when it comes to body styles. There were 5 available bodies:

and a factory convertible conversion.

I had a rendering at one point for a Outback sedan based on the 2010-2014 Outback wagon, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. It's a shame, because it actually looked pretty awesome.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Boxer_4 10/25/2014 at 09:55

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That eagle hatchback is something else! 10/10 would hoon