8.2
2025 Subaru Outback review
The Outback is a bit of an oddball among modern SUVs, and that works in its favour. Even in upscale Touring XT trim, there's value to be had.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs 2023 Subaru Outback Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Subaru Outback
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2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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2023 Subaru
Outback
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,680)
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Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 184kW - 297kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 5200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 2000 - 3400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 15.5 | 10.6 - 12 | |
