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
Subaru Outback vs Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Subaru Outback
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Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2024 Subaru
Outback
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2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
8.0
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado KAKADU
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
110L
869 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$39,990 - $57,490
$72,500 - $100,665
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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
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Steering much more engaging
- Comfortable and quiet both on- and off-road
- Makes tricky off-road driving easy
Misses
- Battery pack limits third-row packaging
- Still has short service intervals
- No hybrid or V6 engine option
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
NA
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4800 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 15.6 | |
