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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Subaru Outback
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
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2023 Subaru
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2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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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 Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
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MSRP
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$44,940 - $64,840
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long (conditional) 10-year warranty
- One of the segment's cheaper options
- Proven off-road ability
Misses
- Performance, towing down on rivals
- Underwhelming interior storage
- Dated infotainment tech
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 | ||
Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 15.5 | |
