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 Renault Koleos Comparison
Subaru Outback
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Renault Koleos
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2025 Subaru
Outback
vs
2025 Renault
Koleos
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
60L
486 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$34,990 - $48,500
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
Colours Available
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
