What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic?

What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic? I'm thinking of buying a new Subaru Outback.

Asked on 15 March 2015 by Joan Smith

Answered by Honest John
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Capable and solidly built. Spacious interior. Works well with Lineartronic gearbox. Revised from late 2013 and much improved.
 

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