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  • Build Quality
    3.9 (22)
  • Value for Money
    3.7 (21)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.9 (18)
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (21)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.6 (21)
  • Handling
    4.2 (21)
  • Braking
    4.4 (21)
  • Suspension
    4.2 (21)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.0 (20)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.7 (21)
  • Interior Design
    4.3 (20)
  • Boot Size
    4.5 (21)
  • Features
    4.1 (21)
  • Comfort
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Gil

GilMelbourne

Drives well

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Good safety features. Maps vastly superior to the older version in our 2012 Outback - speed zone notifications in maps and on instrument screen are especially useful. Car has plenty of go and is very comfortable. Lot's of space in the back seats and boot. Happy now the Starlink system has been replaced.



Badge3.6R
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2018
Nick

NickMelbourne

2018 Outback 3.6r - Mixed feelings

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2018
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Soc

SocGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 4 reviews

Outback

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What a great car, excellent overall in regards to space height, room and more so the roof racks. Great family car and price is spot on. The only thing i could find is why are they using full synthetic oil on a daily driver? Really happy with this car i will buy another soon.



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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2015
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Built for highway cruising but just as comfy in the city.iI

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2018
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.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2018
glennl003

glennl003South East Queensland, QLD

  • 9 reviews

A vehicle for all seasons

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2018
Cassie T

Cassie TAdelaide

  • 5 reviews

Mummy car

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I bought the Subaru Outback in 2017 premium version and couldn't be happier. The main reason i bought it was because of all the safety features. I tested the safety features out, it will beep if you start to swerve into another lane, slow down if you are driving too fast when car infront has slowed down which could be good if you get distracted with a screaming child. Able to take car up dunes without need to charge tyres. Can open/close boot via car remote, handy when carrying groceries/ baby. Plenty of leg room for front passenger even when you have baby car seat in the back. Has a great sun roof too. Great all round car!

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2017
Froggy

FroggyPeel, WA

Dpf problem

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
Chiara

Chiara

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Amazing car

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The design is classy and the inside is too die for. Very silent car with a lot of room. Perfect for long trips and for city rides. It connects to my phone as soon as it gets close to the car and it opens and closes sensing the key in the near by.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2018
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jiminoz

jiminozDarling Downs, QLD

  • 62 reviews
  • 1 like

Affordable, practical, reliable car

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TransmissionCVT
Date PurchasedFeb 2015
JOZ

JOZ

  • 6 reviews

unbelievable drive

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the car is a smooth drive with minimal noise even on the highway. The internal space is huge with plenty of legroom. The look and the feel of the dashboard and interior looks luxurious.
The cost of fuel is a bit expensive - usually put in unleaded 958 (recommended minimum) and it does go through quite quickly

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017
Belmakov

BelmakovSydney

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Great Family SUV

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Ample Space, Rich Looks, Great Ride, fantastic road grip, can go on and on and on. Symmetrical 4WD is just awesome and you cannot question Subaru's eye to safety. The Eye sight and lane departure features are cool additions. Great sound system and excellent leather quality used for seats.

Now why 4 stars then - Dashboard looks quite basic, their inbuilt entertainment system is supposed to be playing video files as well but none of their technicians could make it work

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2016
Rudolph

RudolphSydney

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Great family car

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Highly recommend this car, it's a pleasure to drive. Leather seats feel luxurious, with power seat adjustments. We took it to the snow and it was very comfortable and quiet, lots of power, plenty of room for skis on the roof, plenty of room for luggage and skit boots, and the front seats are heated. Did our research and you get a lot of premium features for the price.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2016
Jae

JaeMelbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • 6 likes

SUV? Wagon? This is OUTBACK a true Utility vehicle

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2017
Davey's Mum

Davey's MumBrisbane

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Best car - luxurious, efficient and very easy to drive - not happy with the Head Unit

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2016
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Susan dB

Susan dB

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Clutch not designed for 'steep driveways'!! Not recommended as a family car.

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We bought a Subaru Outback in 2015 to get our family to sport, band and holidays to see the grandparents. The clutch has had to be replaced twice in two years - the first time at 31000km, and now at 67000km. The dealer asked if we live on a steep driveway! Isn't this car supposed to be an all-terrain vehicle?

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TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedFeb 2015

Great Car

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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)

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2015
Des

DesBallarat

  • 2 reviews

Perfect family car without the bulk

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Purchased new 2017 Subaru Outback premium 2.5. After many large bulky 4x4 this is a breath of fresh air, as smooth as a Lexus, lovely ride and handling .and so quiet..... Fuel efficient 8.5 lit/100 town running, no rattles beautiful solid build quality .
Massive leg room compared to, cx5 Mazda, jeep, Hyundai.
Most definately recommend,

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
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Des
Des

Whilst it was a very good car, I have since sold it .... CVT auto transmission just annoyed the crap out of me in the end .... No defined gears, found engine to be very underpowered.... Vague steering and no feel.... However very well built vehicle

Lane

LaneNorth West, QLD

  • 6 reviews
  • 5 likes

All the bells and whistles

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A beautiful car to drive, smooth, easy and quiet. The cruise feature is excellent if not a little space age. The car drives and brakes itself. Lots of room inside front and back. I especially like the electric controls for adjusting the seat and I love the seat warmer excellent for a bad back. Average running costs, however services are expensive.
The only problem I've come across is now and again I can't gain access to my car. It is keyless using a hand print and it simple doesn't work, frustrating but eventually it gives in. A lovely car that I love but I wouldn't get a keyless car again.

Purchased in April 2021 at Suburu, tweed.

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Alan

Alanasked

Outback 5GEN 3.6R (2014-2020)

The power and torque figures of 129kW and 235Nm under details are incorrect for the 3.6

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Noel P.

Noel P.asked

Outback 5GEN 2.5i (2014-2020)

I question the engine power and torque listed here for the 2.5 Lt petrol.

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Rod

Rodasked

Outback 5GEN 2.5i Premium (2014-2020)

Anyone with problmens/noise when opeming power tail gate?

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Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop

Mine has been ok but only had the car one week. How has the steering been on yours? Mine wanders at highway speed. Taking it back to the dealer tomorrow

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