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 Polestar Polestar 3 Comparison
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2023 Subaru
Outback
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2024 Polestar
Polestar 3
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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 Polestar Polestar 3
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
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Warranty
5 year
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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
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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
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- Megapixel HD LED Headlights (+$3,900)
- Nappa Leather Upholstery (+$9,750)
- Towbar - Electric (+$3,770)
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 | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 220kW - 380kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 490Nm - 910Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | - | |
