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Also referred to as: Subaru Outback 5GEN 2.5i 2019 and Subaru Outback 5GEN 2.5i 2021.WarrenCentral West, NSW
Shattered
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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Iggy PopCentral Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Subaru
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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GreenVomit8Sydney
- 11 reviews
- 1 like
- Outback 5GEN 2.5i (2014-2020)
- Verified purchase
Excellent
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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StevePGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
Excellent all round
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.
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jiminozDarling Downs, QLD
- 62 reviews
- 1 like
Affordable, practical, reliable car
We purchased our 2015 Subaru Outback in February of 2015 and have driven nearly 90,000 km in the past three years with trips from Queensland to VIC, another trip to SA, and this year a trip to WA. We have the 2.5i which is not overpowered, but we have no trouble keeping up with traffic or in hilly terrain. We carry a cargo box on top of the car for long trips and the stock rails work perfectly.
While not a true off roader we have taken the Outback on some pretty ordinary dirt roads and have never had any trouble anywhere. It goes and goes...Read more
smoothly. I am not a super fan of the CVT, but it is OK and has not left me down. Seating is adequate in front and the back seat is spacious with a great deal of legroom. The dual climate control in front and air in the back keeps everyone comfortable. The rest of the interior looks quite nice. The steering wheel has a good feel and with important controls within reach, it is well designed. The infotainment system is adequate, but not spectacular and the speakers are a weak point. The Eyesight safety feature is top notch and I especially like the adaptive cruise control. The lane departure is OK I guess and I have never needed the crash avoidance, but the feature may be of benefit. The back seat will fold down nearly flat and holds a great deal if you are running to Bunnings, shopping for groceries, or even making a run to the tip. We put in the optional mat in the back to protect the interior from any damage from the many items we have carried.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JaeMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 6 likes
SUV? Wagon? This is OUTBACK a true Utility vehicle
I bought this car for my sister who needs car with a good driving position and a decent space at a reasonable price we initially wanted to buy Nissan dualis or Renault Koleos but ended up buying this beautiful car and we are so happy with our decision. This car is probably the most spacious in its segment and my first impression was like 'WOW' when I was sitting at the back it was so much more comfortable than other car in this category such as Tiguan, Dualis, Q5, Asx and Koleos
Infortaimemnt system would be a downfall for this car though com...Read more
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Fantastic
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)
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HOBBITTURRAMURRA
- 30 reviews
- 2 likes
2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i: I LOVE THIS CAR
I love this car. I replaced my Q7 with the 2015 Outback and absolutely love it. It just goes.
No stupid maintenance issues, no stupid over-priced parts, it just works.
For the baseline model you would expect a basic interior, but it is genuinely solid feeling, comfortable, not tacky or tinny, and always smells nice.
The steering wheel construction is sturdy and luxurious, the dash presentation incredibly practical, and accessibility of its components too easy for even the most unseasoned driver.
I love its adaptive cruise control and fo...Read more
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peter-pr13949Victoria
- 10 reviews
Petrol 2.5l Third Subaru and each one gets Better. REALLY GOOD CAR!
I have owned a 98 Impressa RX, 05 Forester X, and now a 2015 Outback 2.5l Petrol. Note: Petrol not Diesel.
First two cars have been excellent and still going strong at 250,000km each plus so when I needed much more safety to compensate for a new job and a lot of City Driving risks I got a ex Demo white Outback with 2000km for $35,990 drive away.
It had a few extras included like mats, rear bumper cover,etc... but the real bonus was at the time I scored an extended End of Fin Year sale warranty offer taking it to 5years less the 6 months ...Read more
it had been registered as a demo. So all in all, I saved $4,000 and got longer 4.5 year warranty. Considering I expect to do 50,000km per year that cover until over 200,000 km of driving. Since pickup we have two minor warranty issues. Rear door lock would not work from outside - cable disconnected. Boot was misaligned. and something beep as open when not. Both fixed under warranty no issues. WHAT WE LIKE:Purchased in June 2021 at Subaru Dealers for $35,999.00.
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96000. Still all good.
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flattyre
- 5 reviews
- 4 likes
- Outback 5GEN 2.5i (2014-2020)
- Verified purchase
Good car let down by dodgy ergonomics
Bought an Outback to replace our aging Prado. The CVT takes a bit of getting used to but it works well enough. Great interstate car (drove it from Queensland down and back to South Oz) - quiet, economical ( av. 7.1l/100k, low 6.2l/100k) and seemingly strongly built. Nothing rattles or vibrates and there are plenty of nice touches in the cabin.
However, the bugbear is the really uncomfortable driver's seat. It's fine around town but any stint in it over a few hours results in an aching back and legs. I haven't had any trouble in any car...Read more
until I bought the Outback. I drove my old ute over to WA and back without suffering any pain. Problem may have been fixed by fitting one of the electrically adjustable seats from the Premium model but apparently you can't retro fit them. Things I like: Quiet, economical, strongly built, good tourer Things I don't like; The appalling drivers seat If you're going to buy an Outback, spend the extra coin and get the Premium model with the better seats - the base model seats are (literally) a pain.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
AySydney, NSW
- 10 reviews
- Outback 5GEN 2.5i (2014-2020)
- Verified purchase
Shitbox
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
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
2014 2.5 Auto Outback - Nice transmission, pity about the interior
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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Noel P.asked
I question the engine power and torque listed here for the 2.5 Lt petrol.
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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.