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 Mazda CX-70 Comparison
Subaru Outback
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2025 Subaru
Outback
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2025 Mazda
CX-70
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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 Mazda CX-70 G50E AZAMI SP
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
58L
313 to 470 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$76,220 - $88,720
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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
- Luxuriously equipped
- Huge boot and second-row space
- Effortless highway cruiser
Misses
- Not different enough from the CX-90
- Loves to drink petrol around town
- Transmission can feel stuttery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 3.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 187kW - 254kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 500Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
