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
2023 Subaru Outback vs 2024 BMW X6 Comparison
Subaru Outback
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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 Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the BMW X6 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
80L - 83L
616 to 1038 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$140,900 - $247,900
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery smooth petrol engine
- Luxurious, well appointed interior
- Facelift has made for a prettier front end
Misses
- Petrol engine is thirsty in town
- Updated infotainment technology still needs refining
- Big price rises for 2024
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
- Alcantara - Anthracite Headliner (+$2,500)
- Command Front Seating (+$2,100)
- Individual Full Leather (+$1,500)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,400)
- Roof Rails - High-gloss Shadowline (+$800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 4.4L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 210kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 10.5 - 16.5 | |
