William Stopford
Subaru Outback's Australian future secure, but where will it be built?
Subaru says the Outback will remain a key model in its Australian lineup, even as it sits on the chopping block in Japan.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Outback
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Night Eagle
3.6 L, 8-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $82,250
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2024 Subaru Outback
2.5 L, auto, Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
From $43,690
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Overview
Variant
Night Eagle
Variant
—
Body type
SUV
Body type
Station Wagon
Engine size
3.6 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
210kW / 344Nm
Power and torque
138kW / 245Nm
981km
822km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
7
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
3.6 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Cylinders
6cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
981km
822km
Power
210kW at 6400 rpm
Power
138kW at 5800 rpm
Torque
344Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
245Nm at 3400 rpm
Engine configuration
V
Engine configuration
Horizontal
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.6 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
104 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
10.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
13.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.3 / 100km
Highway efficiency
8.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.2 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
243g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
168g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 12,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 12,500 km
Length
5204 mm
Length
4870 mm
Height
1816 mm
Height
1675 mm
Width
1979 mm
Width
1875 mm
Ground clearance unladen
215 mm
Ground clearance unladen
213 mm
Front track
1664 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1664 mm
Rear track
1600 mm
Wheelbase
3091 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
522 L
Kerb weight
4956 kg
Kerb weight
3669 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2948 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2200 kg
Tare weight
2178 kg
Tare weight
1616 kg
Braked towing capacity
2813 kg
Braked towing capacity
2000 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
265/50 R20 107V
Front tyres
225/60 R18 100V
Front rims
8.5x20
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
265/50 R20 107V
Rear tyres
225/60 R18 100V
Rear rims
8.5x20
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, includes trailer coverage, buzzer and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
21°
Approach angle
18.1°
Departure angle
22°
Departure angle
20.9°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Standard
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.4 ”
Display screen size
11.60 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
3
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
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