The 2008 Subaru Outback gets freshened exterior and interior styling. These SUV-flavored wagons have all-wheel drive and horizontally opposed engines. Note that the sedan body style has been discontinued. Outbacks share their basic design with Subaru's midsize Legacy, but have a slightly raised suspension. Outbacks come in base, 2.5i, 2.5i L.L. Bean, 2.5 XT Limited, and 3.0 R L.L. Bean trims. All base and 2.5i models have a 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. XT Limiteds have a 243-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder, and the 3.0 R has a 245-hp 6-cylinder. Manual transmission is standard on 4-cylinder models. Automatic transmission is standard on 3.0 Rs, optional on other Outbacks. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. All have a 60/40 split folding rear seatback. All '08 Outback models have a revised instrument panel, and a telescopic function is added to the standard tilt steering column.