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 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Subaru Outback
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Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2025 Subaru
Outback
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2025 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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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 LandCruiser Prado VX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
30L - 110L
228 to 836 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$72,500 - $99,990
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy and comfortable to drive in town
- Distinctive chunky good looks
- Nicer materials than ute-based rivals
Misses
- Compromised packaging
- Short servicing intervals
- Hefty price
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 | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| 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 | 3000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
