8.3
2024 Subaru Outback review
The Subaru Outback will soon be the only lifted wagon in its segment. Does it still make sense with the less powerful, atmo engine?
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Jack Quick
2022 Subaru Outback vs 2024 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Subaru Outback
Toyota Kluger
2022 Subaru
Outback
vs
2024 Toyota
Kluger
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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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8.3
7.9
0.0
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD SPORT
Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
65L - 68L
364 to 592 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,990 - $47,790
$51,790 - $80,230
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic ride and handling
- Like a couch on wheels
- Oodles of interior space
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- Shorter service intervals
- Facial detection can get annoying
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Big and comfy for the family
- Punchy, refined turbo four
- Meaningful tech upgrades over GX
Misses
- Hybrid still the way to go
- Interior trimmings are dour
- Rivals offer more for less
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
NA
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$675)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 142kW - 198kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1700 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 11 - 14.02 | |
