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
2024 Subaru Outback vs 2024 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Subaru Outback
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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2024 Porsche
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
70L - 90L
98 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$141,700 - $370,600
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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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- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 260kW - 544kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 500Nm - 950Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1450 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
