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  • Build Quality
    3.4 (5)
  • Value for Money
    3.4 (5)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.8 (4)
  • Noise Level
    2.8 (5)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.2 (5)
  • Handling
    4.0 (5)
  • Braking
    4.4 (5)
  • Suspension
    4.2 (5)
  • Gear Shifting
    3.4 (5)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.2 (5)
  • Interior Design
    4.2 (5)
  • Boot Size
    4.8 (5)
  • Features
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  • Comfort
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Warren

WarrenCentral West, NSW

Shattered

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I purchased an new outback in 2014. Unfortunately this week the CVT completely failed, and the initial costing from the dealership is around the $10,000 mark! Doing some basic research this is not in a unique problem for 2014 Subaru’s in general. I was hoping to even trade in the vehicle on a new outback if financially viable.



Purchased in May 2021 at Subaru Dealers.

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TransmissionAutomatic
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Year2014
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Iggy Pop

Iggy PopCentral Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Subaru

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Just purchased a new Subaru Outback and initial view is not great. The car appears to be good quality finish, but first drive on the highway, I found the front to be wandering requiring continuous corrections with the steering. Tyre pressures did need adjusting which gave a slight improvement. A bit disappointed with this. After a couple of attempts, the steering issue has been sorted. Seems the wheel alignment was the issue

Purchased in April 2021.



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TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
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Year2018
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GreenVomit8

GreenVomit8Sydney

  • 11 reviews
  • 1 like

Excellent

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Really happy with the car even though I'm not a fan of 4WD vehicles and this was as close to a family station wagon that I could get. Doesn't sit that high off the ground as other 4WDs do.
If there was a Liberty wagon at the time of purchase I would have went for a Liberty wagon but they stopped making them. I also would have went a Camry wagon but they stopped making those as well.
Build quality is excellent. Feels like it will go on forever.

Purchased in April 2021.

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TransmissionContinuously Variable (CVT)
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Year2016
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SteveP

StevePGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 7 reviews
  • 2 likes

Excellent all round

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Very comfortable driving. Heated front (leather) seats and sunroof are a joy. High front seats (for those of us a little older) make getting in and out so much easier. Easy visibility, incl larger side mirrors, makes driving (incl changing lanes) easy. And have the comfort of it being all wheel drive. Highly recommended.

Badge2.5i
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2018
jiminoz

jiminozDarling Downs, QLD

  • 62 reviews
  • 1 like

Affordable, practical, reliable car

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Badge2.5i
TransmissionCVT
Date PurchasedFeb 2015
Jae

JaeMelbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • 6 likes

SUV? Wagon? This is OUTBACK a true Utility vehicle

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2017

Fantastic

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Great to drive, plenty of room and comfort. .elegant easy to see and use dash and controls . doesn't look like a spaceship from another galaxy like many other SUV's. Expensive servicing, every 6months other makes are 12 months .excellent fuel economy 6.7 litres per 100km .this is my 3rd outback and first new one (2015) . an outback in 2000 cost around $40,000 today you pay less with all the Improvements and new tech . adaptive cruise control is wonderful, I can knit a jumper while driving up the coast (only joking)

Badge2.5i
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2015
HOBBIT

HOBBITTURRAMURRA

  • 30 reviews
  • 2 likes

2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i: I LOVE THIS CAR

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Badge2.5i
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2015
peter-pr13949

peter-pr13949Victoria

  • 10 reviews

Petrol 2.5l Third Subaru and each one gets Better. REALLY GOOD CAR!

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Purchased in June 2021 at Subaru Dealers for $35,999.00.

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Year2015
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peter-pr13949

Update: 90,000km and no faults, no bugs. Sadly subaru insurance went up 200% after year one. Brakes ok, tyres ok, still original. Bought 2018 XV for wife. Even safer. Full review soon.

peter-pr13949
peter-pr13949

96000. Still all good.

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flattyre

flattyre

  • 5 reviews
  • 4 likes

Good car let down by dodgy ergonomics

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TransmissionCVT
Ay

AySydney, NSW

  • 10 reviews

Shitbox

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Just be carefull who want to buy new subaru outback with cvt transmission. I got my cvt transmission locked up at 80000 km and causing a rear end collision. Email subaru and subaru try to blame my preferred qualified mechanic from mta. The ridiculous thing they said dont need to change transmission oul eventhough its dirty live it untill broken. I use genuine subaru cvt oul but still faulty cvt hate it first and last subaru product

Purchased in July 2021 at Tynan Motors for $44,450.00.

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Rossco

Rossco

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes

2014 2.5 Auto Outback - Nice transmission, pity about the interior

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Just traded in the old 2005 Subaru 2.5 Outback with around 200k on the clock on a new 2014, 2.5 auto model. Was hesitant to get the auto at first but have since fallen in love with it. The 6 speed auto trans is just lovely, smooth and a delight to drive and despite the 2014 version outback being slightly larger (and heavier) at 1.7t, fuel consumption (so far) is looking a lot better than the old manual model. The vehicle is typical Subaru; not quite a Volvo, Mercedes or Beemer, but still a damm nice car to drive and has that a solid, well built feel.
A solid vehicle that is a true station wagon, rather than a short SUV
Cheap looking, plasticky interior finish. Need to do better here Subaru.

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Outback 5GEN 2.5i (2014-2020)

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