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 Kia EV9 Comparison
Subaru Outback
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Kia EV9
2025 Subaru
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2025 Kia
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$98,683 - $129,883
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping style
- Great ride, handling balance
- Beaten many brands to the punch
Misses
- Third row a bit tight
- Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
- Can be a pain to park
Colours Available
Standard: $NCO
- Flare Red
Premium Paint: $990
- Iceberg Green
- Pebble Grey
- Snow White Pearl
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Panthera Metal
Matte Paint: $3495*
- Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
