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 Mazda CX-9 Comparison
Subaru Outback
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Mazda CX-9
2025 Subaru
Outback
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2025 Mazda
CX-9
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Mazda CX-9
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
72L - 74L
605 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$47,600 - $74,400
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
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Colours Available
For the 2022 model year, the CX-9 is available in the following finishes:
- Machine Grey metallic*
- Polymetal Grey metallic*
- Soul Red Crystal metallic*
- Snowflake White Pearl mica
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Titanium Flash mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
*Premium finishes cost $495
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
