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
Subaru Outback vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Comparison
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2025 Subaru
Outback
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
72L - 87L
230 to 922 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$65,450 - $115,950
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
NA
Colours Available
Bright White is standard, while premium paint is a $1750 option across the range. The following finishes are available:
- Silver Zynith
- Baltic Grey
- Diamond Black
- Rocky Mountain
- Midnight Sky
- Hydro Blue
- Velvet Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 1995 - 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 3.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 210kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 344Nm - 637Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 3000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
