{"id":2624,"date":"2025-08-21T11:35:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T01:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2624"},"modified":"2025-08-15T12:42:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:42:47","slug":"review-2025-subaru-outback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-subaru-outback\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 SUBARU Outback"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 SUBARU Outback<\/strong><\/a> is the Australian family wagon that refuses to join the SUV gym. It sits a touch lower, rides with more composure, and still packs real-world practicality. Buyers get two engines: a 2.5-litre four for easy commuting and a 2.4-litre turbo for longer legs. Every Outback<\/strong><\/a> keeps Subaru\u2019s Symmetrical AWD, decent ground clearance, and an interior that favours function over flash. If you like weekend trails, Bunnings runs, and school lines in one car, this is the sweet spot.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> supple ride, huge boot, secure all-weather grip, honest cabin space, wireless smartphone mirroring, full-size spare on many trims.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> infotainment screen looks busy, adaptive cruise can feel lazy, turbo fuel use rises in traffic.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

The 2025 Subaru Outback<\/strong><\/a> price range in Australia runs from $42,690<\/strong> before on-roads for the base AWD to $57,490<\/strong> for the Touring XT and special editions. Sport Touring XT and a 50 Years Edition have appeared in limited numbers, nudging the ceiling. That keeps it priced with mainstream family SUVs rather than luxury stuff, which is exactly where most buyers shop.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

Standard kit is strong: an 11.6-inch portrait touchscreen<\/strong>, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto<\/strong>, roof rails with integrated cross bars, dual-zone climate control, and a comprehensive EyeSight driver assist suite. Sport grades add heated seats and extra cameras, while Touring brings Nappa leather, ventilated fronts, a heated wheel, a sunroof, and Harman Kardon audio. The 2025 Subaru Outback<\/a> features<\/strong> list reads like a comfy touring checklist rather than a gadget circus, which makes daily use painless. Cabin storage is plentiful, with deep bins, large cupholders, and a low load lip that saves your back on grocery day. Key 2025 Subaru Outback<\/a> specs<\/strong> include 522 litres<\/strong> of boot space, 2,400 kg<\/strong> braked towing, and in XT form 183 kW \/ 350 Nm<\/strong> from a 2.4-litre turbo.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

All 2025 Subaru Outback<\/a> safety ratings<\/strong> trace back to ANCAP testing that awarded a five-star<\/strong> score with 88% Adult Occupant<\/strong>, 91% Child Occupant<\/strong>, 84% Vulnerable Road User<\/strong>, and 96% Safety Assist<\/strong>. The rating applies to Outbacks built from December 2020 and remains current until December 2027. EyeSight brings AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane support, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention monitoring.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

Official combined fuel use is about 7.3 L\/100 km<\/strong> for the 2.5 and around 9.0 L\/100 km<\/strong> for the turbo XT. Real-world figures will climb with heavy loads or short trips, but that is the lay of the land for petrol AWD wagons. Subaru backs the Outback<\/strong><\/a> with a 5-year, unlimited-kilometre<\/strong> warranty, and the recommended service interval is every 12 months or 12,500 km<\/strong>. If you cover lots of highway kilometres and tow on holidays, the turbo\u2019s extra torque is worth the extra bowser spend; suburban duty favours the 2.5. Sensible, predictable ownership.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Buyers often compare the Outback<\/strong><\/a> with Toyota RAV4<\/strong><\/a>, Mazda CX-5<\/strong><\/a>, and Hyundai Tucson<\/strong><\/a> even though the Subaru is technically a large SUV. The RAV4 hybrid<\/strong><\/a> sips less fuel, but the Outback<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s standard AWD and settled ride on corrugations speak to Aussie touring. The CX-5<\/strong><\/a> still charms for cabin polish, yet the Subaru offers more boot depth and a calmer highway gait. Tucson<\/strong><\/a> packs sharp value and an easy cabin, while the Outback<\/strong><\/a> counters with superior gravel-road confidence and that wagon-like driving position. If you want the security of AWD and proper towing without moving to a bulky seven-seater, this is the neat middle ground.<\/p>\n

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