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
Polestar Polestar 3 vs Subaru Outback Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
Subaru Outback
2024 Polestar
Polestar 3
vs
2024 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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8.2
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 3
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
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63L
460 to 567 km
Warranty
5 year - 8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$132,900 - $159,620
$39,990 - $57,490
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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
- Megapixel HD LED Headlights (+$3,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,600)
- Nappa Leather Upholstery (+$9,750)
- Towbar - Electric (+$3,770)
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Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 360kW - 380kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 820Nm - 910Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.6 - 12 | |
