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 Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Subaru Outback
Mazda CX-90
2023 Subaru
Outback
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-90
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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
8.2
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Mazda CX-90 G50E AZAMI SP MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
74L
400 to 607 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$74,550 - $101,130
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Beautiful interior
- Beefy powertrain
- Well-balanced, comfortable ride
Misses
- Very expensive
- Not perfect on the road
- Petrol engine is inefficient against diesel
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
Colours Available
- Artisan Red
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Rhodium White Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, COMMON RAIL EDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 187kW - 254kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 500Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 12 - 15.2 | |
