Jack Quick
Multiple Subaru models recalled
28 examples of the Subaru Crosstrek, Forester and Outback are being recalled to fix a problem that may cause the front driveshaft to crack.
2 Years Ago
Subaru Outback vs Toyota Fortuner
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2023 Subaru Outback
2.5 L, auto, Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
From $42,690
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2.8 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
—
Variant
GX
Body type
Station Wagon
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
2.8 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
138kW / 245Nm
Power and torque
150kW / 500Nm
822km
1053km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
7
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
2.8 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
822km
1053km
Power
138kW at 5800 rpm
Power
150kW at 3400 rpm
Torque
245Nm at 3400 rpm
Torque
500Nm at 1600 rpm
Engine configuration
Horizontal
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
Diesel Common Rail
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.6 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
63 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.6 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.3 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.8 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
168g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
201g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
—
Service interval
12 month / 12,500 km
Service interval
6 month / 10,000 km
Length
4870 mm
Length
4795 mm
Height
1675 mm
Height
1790 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1855 mm
Ground clearance unladen
213 mm
Ground clearance unladen
216 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Front track
1540 mm
Rear track
1600 mm
Rear track
1555 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
Boot space
522 L
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
3669 kg
Kerb weight
4696 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2200 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2800 kg
Tare weight
1626 kg
Tare weight
2071 kg
Braked towing capacity
2000 kg
Braked towing capacity
3100 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
225/60 R18 100V
Front tyres
265/65 R17 112S
Front rims
7.0x18
Front rims
7.5x17
Rear tyres
225/60 R18 100V
Rear tyres
265/65 R17 112S
Rear rims
7.0x18
Rear rims
7.5x17
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
no
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal, buzzer and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
Part-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
yes
Approach angle
18.1°
Approach angle
29°
Departure angle
20.9°
Departure angle
25°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Standard
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
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)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
11.60 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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