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Subaru Outback Touring AWD SUV 2023 Review

2023 Subaru Outback Touring front

Subaru Outback Touring – Subaru Outback has been around now for more than 20 years and the current 6th generation is without doubt the best yet.     2023 Subaru Outback Touring front quarter With the upcoming launch of the XT Turbocharged version coming in early 2023, we took the opportunity to reacquaint ourselves with the current top spec Touring Model.

The key to the Outback Touring is that it offers buyers more adventurous practicality with full time AWD than any other SUV and the benefit of wagon styling.

The outback is class leading in many ways, with the patented “Eyesight “safety features, dynamic Matrix Automatic LED headlights, permanent AWD with X-Mode, ground clearance of 213mm, towing capability of 2000kg and cavernous boot space.

One standout feature is the large vertical central screen which is some 11.6 inches tall and operates like a smartphone. There are four distinct zones, at the top is simple information like time, temperature etc. At the bottom the climate controls are always visible, which is great.

By far the best feature of the Outback Touring is the price. For a touch over $50,000 plus the usual costs there isn’t another SUV that comes close to the dynamics, safety, or comfort of the Outback.

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Quick Subaru Outback Touring Thoughts

Also Look At

The Medium AWD SUV segment is packed and the Subaru Outback crosses over between SUV and wagon.

Perhaps you could look at Audi A4 All RoadŠKODA  Superb Scout, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar E-PACE, Nissan X-TrailKia SorentoHyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-8

What is good?

  • Value for money
  • Class leading AWD and Towing
  • Comfort and luxury

What is not so good?

  • Wired smartphone connectivity
  • Woud love mor power and torque
  • Sat Nav through Smart Phone only

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Subaru Outback

Model

Outback Touring

Model Price $50,990 MLP*
Engine 2.5L 4 Cyl Boxer petrol  Euro 6
Drivetrain 8 Sp Lineartronic CVT AWD
Power 138kW @ 5,800rpm
Torque 245Nm @ 3,400 – 4,600rpm
Safety  Five Star ANCAP (Tested Mar 2021)
0-100kmh / Top Speed TBA
CO2 Emissions 168 g/km
Economy ADR 7.3L/100km / 63L capacity
Economy on test 8.4L/100k
Servicing 12Mth / 12,500km Fixed price
Warranty 5yr/ Unlimited km
Road side Assist 5Yr. conditional roadside assist

*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)

Overall Rating    

93/100

Behind the Wheel 9
Comfort 9
Equipment 9
Performance 8
Ride and Handling 9
Practicality 10
Fit for Purpose 10
4WD/Towing Capability* 10  (4WD 5/5 Towing 5/5 )
Technology/connectivity 9
Value for Money 10

*Towing and AWD capability is measured against similar vehicles in the same class.

Dimensions

 
Overall Length 4870mm
Wheelbase 2745mm
Width 1875mm
Height 1675mm
Wheels 18×7.0 Alloy
Tyres 225/60 R18
Max ground clearance Up to 213mm
Wading Depth TBA
Approach TBA
Rampover TBA
Departure angle TBA
Turning Circle KTK 11.0m
Boot Capacity Min 522L
Boot capacity Max 1711L
Kerb Weight 1661kg
Payload (kg) 830kg
GVM (kg) 2200kg
GCM 4200kg
Towing Capacity 2000kg
Tow Ball rating 200kg

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