Is the Subaru Outback imported?
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Subaru Outback is imported. The Outback is a mid-size SUV under Subaru, with a length, width, and height of 4775mm, 1820mm, and 1615mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2745mm. The Subaru Outback is equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system, which enhances the vehicle's off-road capability and passability. The front suspension of the Subaru Outback uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension uses a double-wishbone independent suspension. The Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder horizontally opposed naturally aspirated engine, which delivers 175 horsepower and reaches its maximum horsepower at 5800 rpm. The engine's maximum torque is 235 Nm, achieved at 4000 rpm.
I happen to have researched this topic. The Subaru Outback is indeed currently a fully imported vehicle, with its production plant located in Japan. I remember three years ago when I accompanied a friend to pick up the car, we confirmed this by checking the customs documents. The most direct impact of being an imported car is the price—the Outback costs over 300,000 RMB out the door, which is significantly more expensive than its joint-venture counterparts in the same class. However, its imported status also brings exclusive technologies like full-time all-wheel drive and a horizontally opposed engine, even the windshield washer fluid reservoir is original from Japan. Maintenance requires special attention—last time my car's fuse for the headlight blew, it took a whole week to get the original part, since all components have to be shipped across the ocean.
