The Outback is still a Wagon, and I Have Proof.

"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4) 06/08/2015 at 15:05 • Filed to: None

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I was detailing the 2012 Outback, and found this sticker under the cargo floor:

This sticker clearly says WGN, meaning wagon. The Outback is still considered a wagon, at least internally at Subaru.

TheHondaBro > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:07

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No, THIS is a wagon.

That’s a bloated crossover.

Dusty Ventures > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:09

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The post-2009 Outback is a wagon like the PT Cruiser is a light truck

Patrick Nichols > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:11

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I agree and I wonder how it would look lowered. Heck the X1 would be a cool hatch if it was lowered too. Just to be clear, I’m not saying it has to be “stanced” or “hellaflush”, just lower it and throw slightly smaller wheels on it.

I do miss when the forester used to be a wagon though

HammerheadFistpunch > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:16

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Um, my land cruiser is also a wagon.

Digit 4 of my VIN is “H”

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:19

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FWIW, my Crosstrek was considered a Wagon too, for insurance purposes.

Steve Zissou > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:27

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According to my Michigan title, the Escape is a station wagon.

Boxer_4 > HammerheadFistpunch 06/08/2015 at 15:33

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Fair enough. That does seem odd though.

Subaru considers the Tribeca an SUV in their VIN scheme (X), while it considers the Outback a wagon.

Boxer_4 > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 06/08/2015 at 15:34

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Arbitrary categories are weird.

Boxer_4 > Steve Zissou 06/08/2015 at 15:42

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What’s the point of vehicle catagories again?

ColoradoTaco > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 06/08/2015 at 15:44

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It’s because it’s just an Impreza with a slight lift, different wheels and extra plastic on the wheel wells.

LongbowMkII > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 06/08/2015 at 15:44

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My Murano is a Sportwagon according to my insurance. /winning

Boxer_4 > Dusty Ventures 06/08/2015 at 15:51

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If someone where to put raised suspension and plastic cladding on this, would it become a crossover, too?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:53

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It’s still a wagon, I have a 2013 and it’s the best outback they have ever made. I haven’t driven the 2015 but that might be better.

Boxer_4 > TheHondaBro 06/08/2015 at 15:54

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If we are defining the term “crossover” by raised suspension and body cladding, then that isn’t a wagon either.

This is a wagon.

Boxer_4 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/08/2015 at 15:55

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2.5i or 3.6R?

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > TheHondaBro 06/08/2015 at 15:56

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This is a knife

Wait, what are we doing?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 15:57

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2.5i premium with a 6 spd MT. All that “premium” means is it has heated seats and blue tooth.

Boxer_4 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/08/2015 at 16:21

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Great choice! It’s too bad you can’t get a 6 speed in the Outback in the US anymore.

Boxer_4 > Patrick Nichols 06/08/2015 at 16:24

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This one is my personal favorite. Just low enough, and not slammed.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Boxer_4 06/08/2015 at 16:31

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The 6spd was $1,000 less than the CVT and they gave me more discount off MSRP because it had been on the lot a while.

Boxer_4 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 06/08/2015 at 16:38

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I can imagine. The 6-speeds were not that popular in those cars.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 06/08/2015 at 19:31

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And the PT Cruiser was considered a truck.

AMC/Renauledge > Boxer_4 06/09/2015 at 02:13

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A bunch of the Outback’s overall height is due to its massive standard roof rack that’s actually useful. Other CUVs don’t come with it standard, so the height comparison isn’t apples to apples.

The Outback is DEFINITELY a wagon, since it’s exactly like the Legacy wagon (which we don’t get in the US anymore), except with a bit more ride height and scuff resistant plastic trim.

Boxer_4 > AMC/Renauledge 06/10/2015 at 09:54

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That’s a very good point.