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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Subaru Outback vs Jeep Wrangler Comparison
Subaru Outback
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Good
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Jeep Wrangler RUBICON (4x4) 2 DOOR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
66L
653 to 667 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$82,950 - $83,950
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo-petrol engine
- Oozes cool factor
- Retains all the off-road goodies
Misses
- Still considerably more expensive than rivals
- Still no driver's foot rest
- Still a handful on-road
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| 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 | 200kW - 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 347Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 4100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
