Subaru Legacy/Outback Transmission by year
| Year | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2017 | CVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps) |
| 2016 | CVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps) |
| 2015 | CVT (continuously variable, 6 simulated steps) |
| 2014 | CVT (continuously variable) or 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic |
| 2013 | CVT (continuously variable) or 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic |
| 2012 | CVT (continuously variable) or 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic |
| 2011 | CVT (continuously variable) or 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic |
| 2010 | CVT (continuously variable) or 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic |
| 2009 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual |
| 2008 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual |
| 2007 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual |
| 2006 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
| 2005 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
| 2004 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
| 2003 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
| 2002 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
| 2001 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
| 2000 | 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |