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
Subaru Outback vs Toyota Fortuner Comparison
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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 Toyota Fortuner GXL
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
80L
608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$53,775 - $66,755
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong turbo-diesel engine
- Great reputation for reliability
- Terrific off-road
Misses
- Lacking safety gear in lower grades
- Feels ancient inside
- Annoying third-row packaging
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | 103.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
