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The Subaru Outback combines wagon practicality with SUV capability, offering legendary reliability, standard all-wheel drive, and excellent safety credentials that make it ideal for active Australian families.

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2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $44,190

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $43,690

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $42,690

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $47,690

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $47,190

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $48,690

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $48,190

2.4L turbo 4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $57,490

2.4L turbo 4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $53,690

2.4L turbo 4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $53,190

2.4L turbo 4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $52,190

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $52,490

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $51,990

2.5L  4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $50,990

2.4L turbo 4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $56,990

2.4L turbo 4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $55,990

2.4L turbo 4-cylinder 1-speed Automatic: $56,490

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2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $51,390

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $50,790

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $50,690

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $49,790

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $63,390

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $62,790

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $62,690

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $61,790

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 7-speed Automatic: $48,990

2.0L 5D station wagon turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $57,790

2.0L 5D station wagon turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $57,690

2.0L 5D station wagon turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $57,190

2.0L 5D station wagon turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $56,790

2.0L 4D sedan turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $53,990

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $68,390

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $67,790

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $67,690

2.0L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $66,790

Features

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Type
TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION		TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
Size (cc)
2387 - 2498		1984
Size (L)
2.4L, 2.5L		2.0L
Cylinders
4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
138kW - 183kW		140kW - 206kW
Power RPM
5200 - 5800		4200 - 5600
Torque
245Nm - 350Nm		320Nm - 350Nm
Torque RPM
2000 - 3400		1450 - 1700
Bore Stroke
86 - 90		92.8
Compression Ratio
-		-

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