The Subaru SVX uses a 9005 bulb size for high beam headlights and a 9006 bulb size for low beam headlights. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1992 to 1997.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Subaru SVX uses the 9005 bulb for high beam headlights and the 9006 bulb for low beam headlights across all model years from 1992-1997.
Both the 9005 and 9006 are ANSI-standardized halogen bulb types recognized in the United States and Canada, meaning they conform to a defined set of electrical and physical specifications rather than being proprietary to any single manufacturer.
The 9005 is a single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 65W, fitted with a P20d base, and is designated for high beam use on the SVX throughout its full production run.
The 9006 is a single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 55W, fitted with a P22d base, and handles low beam output on the SVX across the same 1992-1997 span.
Although the 9005 and 9006 share the same 12V operating voltage, the 9005 draws 65W against the 9006's 55W, reflecting the higher output demand of high beam operation.
The P20d base of the 9005 and the P22d base of the 9006 are physically distinct, which means the two bulb types are not interchangeable despite their otherwise similar halogen construction.