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We couldn’t be happier with a Subaru outback. Surprisingly good room inside, good leg room for the rear passengers comfortable for the driver in front passenger. The rear seats fold down should you need more storage room in the back and it’s amazing just how much you can fit in.
Being an all wheel drive it grips the road like it has claws, or at least that’s how it feels. No matter how hard you try you don’t seem to be able to lose traction and the standard safety features in the vehicle are amazing, airbags. Standard features on the premium p...
Read moreack include leather seats heated at the front and fully electric. To drive it has lane assist and variable cruise control. Both are intuitive and don’t intrude on the drive, instead enhancing it. The finish of the car is great quality and the value for dollar when comparing features and size to other manufacturers, make the outback quite competitive. I could bang on all day, but I highly recommend this car to anyone looking for quality comfort and convenience.Purchased in for $47,000.
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I purchased this car as an upgrade to my 2018 Subaru XV-S that I was some what already satisfied with. I did this for personal reasons. I used the car everyday to take the dog for a walk and regular daily shopping visits among other places.
I find the car drives very comfortably when you are not in a rush. The engine is the epitome of adequate and it does the every day choirs without much fuss. Plenty of room in the back for shopping, dogs, and even car camping which I do from time to time.
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Read moreoys driving, this will bore & potentially frustrate you to tears. The engine as I said is quite aural (not in a good way) at high rpm. The cvt gearbox while adequate is uninspiring. You can feel the weight of the car when you turn into corners even though the brakes on the car work well. Again its ok for commuting and some trail fun, but a drivers car this is not. I have towed a trailer of firewood and a trailer of rubbish to the local tip. Both times the loads were no more than 400kg. The car did fine, but you could feel the engine and cvt working fairly hard to maintain the speed limit in my local area with that. I know it can tow up to 2000kg and has a towball download weight of 200kg, but I wouldn't confidently tow anything more than 1250kg max with this engine and gearbox combination. Even then, I would be limiting my speed to 80kph maximum which Subaru recommend you do regardless of towing load. The other main issue I have is with the tech. Having to operate the heat seat functions within the touch screen via 3 steps is not great especially when you are moving. The HVAC controls are also via the touch screen. In fact I would say 75% of the vehicle controls are only accessible via touch screen which concerns me. There are times I am not pressing the right area when driving on the road or on undulated terrain and you have to take your eyes off the road momentarily to see where you are pressing. This is particularly frustrating. The driver monitoring system doesn't always detect your face when you get in the car. Sometimes I wonder why you need to have a driver profile if things like memory seat function, radio station etc are not coded in. Not to mention, I find the driver monitoring tends to over police my every move far too much for my liking. Its telling me to keep eyes on the road when they are. The cars tech tells me my hands are not on the wheel when they are. I scratch the side of my nose and the car tells me to keep eyes on the road (I kid you not). The car sometimes cannot distinguish between a static reflective road sign and a moving object so it has caused the car to abruptly halt in the middle off the road with traffic behind. The lack of control to disable these components of the car and permanently turn them off is super frustrating. I recently had a service with an infotainment software update which pretty much made the OS react faster to the touch. A mild improvement to the operation of the interface.Purchased in for $44,000.
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We bought a new Subaru in 2017 and loved it. Except in heavy rain it would leak through the inner A frame on the drivers side. We then had torrential rain and the car was so full of water that it sounded like a boat slushing around. All electricals turned off but then came back on a week later after drying the car out. The service centre recommended we take it through insurance. We’ve just been told by insurance that it’s a write off! We were told by the service centre that the ‘drain pipes’ were blocked and we should have cleaned them out. I h...
Read moread no idea about cleaning drain pipes! Is this a common occurrence? Does everyone know this except me? We loved the outback but want to know - does this happen to all of them? I’ve never had this issue before and have had many cars in my lifetime.Purchased in for $40,000.
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- 25 reviews
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Now, this is my third Subaru Outback which I purchased with 11 000km on the clock in November 2021. Why am I such fan of Outbacks? Simple answer: because they are excellent cars satisfying all our needs. Reliable, sophisticated and, above all, very safe. Its safety has actually earned me an unexpected discount from AAMI insurance! To my pleasant surprise I paid less to comprehensively insure this car compared to my three years old Outback!
Exterior of the 6th generation of Outback is not much different to the car it has replaced. Only it is ha...
Purchased in for $11.50.
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Obviously, the price of the car was $51.500.
Made a mistake. This is my fourth Subaru Outback.
Hi Ivan, thank you so much for your kind words and feedback. We’re so happy you’re happy! Most importantly thrilled to hear you are enjoying the comfort of your Subaru. We would be thrilled if you cou...
Read moreld post this on Google Reviews as well! Such a well-written review deserves to get seen by everyone. Thank you again, and may you have many more years of great trips in your Subaru Outback! Kind Regards, The Subaru TeamFind out how Subaru Outback compares to other Large / 7 Seater SUVs
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- 3 reviews
Since buying the car, I have taken it to 4 different service agents and been dissatisfied with everyone. Their attention to detail, completion of the service record book, cost, follow up and in time completion has been less than satisfactory. This coupled with the cost, servicing every 6 months or 12500Km makes it an expensive vehicle to own.
In January 2021 when I took the vehicle in for a service, I drew the attention of the service agent to an issue with paint on the car roof. I was requested to take the car to Gabba Collision Repair, Subar...
Purchased in at Barton Subaru.
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Hi Robert, we are so sorry to hear of your recent experience with your Subaru Outback and apologise for the way that you feel. We are keen to gather further details as it's important to us to be there...
Read more when you have an issue with your Subaru. Could you kindly please send us an email at feedback@subaru.com.au with your vehicle and contact details to further investigate your concerns. We look forward in hearing from you! Kind Regards The Subaru TeamI bought the Outback Sport model new in November 2021 and have covered about 3,000 kilometres, on a variety of country roads. I find the electronics terrible and, at times, dangerous. This car has turned what used to be a relaxing country drive into one of annoyance and increasing frustration. And the systems default to "on" every time you restart the car. I have a large list of complaints about this car, but the following are particularly annoying to me.
The Lane Departure interference system frequently (every few minutes on some roads) loses ...
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Hi Peter, we appreciate you taking the time in sharing with us your feedback and experience with your Subaru Outback. There are a few details that we think it would be great to have a chat about. Plea...
Read morese send us an email to feedback@subaru.com.au and we will have a Subaru Case Manager reach out to you. We look forward in hearing from you. Kind Regards The Subaru TeamI have an update on this car. It has now slammed on the brakes in the middle of an 80kmh corner, for no apparent reason. I was going around the outside of the bend and there were no other cars in the ...
Read morevicinity. My best guess is that it sensed some light twigs that were well off the road on the outside of the corner. If a car had been following me it could easily have resulted in an accident.- 4 reviews
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I’ve only had the car a month so far but really love it. I have a longer commute, I do a minimum 120km of driving a day and do mostly highway driving 80-100km, and a small amount of in town driving. I’ve been averaging about 6.5l per 100km with the 2017 premium diesel model.
It’s a beautiful car to drive, it’s very smooth and comfortable and has very good acceleration. I love the size of the car. The 3 kids fit very comfortably in the back and the boot size is very generous.
Purchased in for $36,490.
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Hi Mumma88, Congratulations on your Subaru Outback. We're so happy to hear that you and the family are are enjoying the comfort and smoothness that our Outback provides! We’re so excited to see all th...
Read moree adventures you will have in your new Subaru (but probably not as excited as you). Cheers to many Subaru memories. Kind Regards The Subaru TeamRelated Articles
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- Outback Touring (2020-2022)
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Good level of tech. heavy steady car, a bit slow in acceleration
Tech: good level of cameras, blue tooth, USB , driver assist etc... but no knobs that you need to take your eye off the road to make changes. Would have been to have speed projection on the wind screen. For some reason the automatic breaking doesn't seem to work too well, always does an emergency stop 5-6 meters out.
Speed: Outback is never going to be a WRX. I have upgraded to outback touring from my Toyota Corella, and I can definitely feel the slow start from traffic lights, and even on the motor way I can feel the heaviness. Stea...
Read moredy and smooth but feels heavy and a little sluggish. Comfort level: Lots of room, customisable seats. Internal design: good spacing but potential blind spots at the fronts when turning so you will need to really move around to check for traffic coming around the corner. Power: I drive daily up and down a steep hill so I can feel the power from the x-drive. grips well even in the rain and wet slippery slope.Purchased in at Suttons for $53,500.
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Read moreure improvements in the form of constructive criticism. We wish you safe travels in your Outback, cheers to creating Subaru memories. Kind Regards The Subaru Team- 5 reviews
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Have owned this car since new in 2015 and cannot fault it. It is the perfect family car, including for run abouts, camping, light off-roading, etc. It’s boot is bigger than its contemporaries, in my view. Drives and handles like a dream.
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Hi there, thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear your Subaru Outback is so accommodating and you are making the most of great adventures. Wishing you safe and happy travels.
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- 28 reviews
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The 2.5L boxer engine powers the car effortlessly...accelerates quickly when needed, without the momentary hesitation in earlier models. Fuel economy is better too...about 7.0L/100kms around town and 5.5L/100kms on highway. Comes standard with Bridgestone Dueller tyres. I found them noisy and rough riding, so changed to Falken tyres.....now like riding around on silent cushions. Leather interior is practical as well as beautiful. Lots of safety features ...forward and side collision warning, adaptive cruise control, auto wipers and lights. ...
Read more My favourite feature is the 'talking head' button on the steering wheel. This button allows you to use voice commands to make phone calls, read text messages, go to Navigation, send pre-set text messages, turn air con & sound in and off etc. Soooo handy. Air con vents behind centre console keep back seat passengers comfortable. Everything is practical and well positioned. Large mag wheels give car more than usual road clearance. No mechanical issues, but it does pay to use a mechanic who is familiar with Subarus. An absolute ripper of a car.Purchased in at Used Vehicle Sales for $35,000.
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Hi Deb C, thank you so much for the superb review! Hearing feedback like this brightens up our day. We so happy that you are happy and glad you're enjoying the features of your Outback with the mere p...
Read moreower of your voice. We would be thrilled if you could post this on Google Reviews as well!Thank you again, and may you have many more years of great memories with your Subaru. Regards The Subaru Team- 4 reviews
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Mainly used for distance driving and holiday touring. I use this vehicle about twice a month.
I have a second Subaru Outback 2013 that I use for daily local running around town.
Both vehicles are serviced in accordance with the manual recommendations.
The 2017 model only has around 40,000 Kim’s and is a really comfortable vehicle to drive. I’ve had no issues with it mechanically and I run Premium 98 petrol in it. Only problem that I had was when The vehicle suffered a broken windscreen. In order to replace the windscreen with a genuine Subaru screen I had to get the Eyesight feature recalibrated. This was expensive - combined cost was about
$ 1,500 - fortunately the insurance met half that cost.
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Hi Southern ROO, Thank you for the excellent review! We’re so happy you’re happy with both your Subaru Outback's - and we're glad you have had no issues with it mechanically. One quick thing - we wou...
Read moreld be thrilled if you could post this on Google Reviews as well! Such a great review deserves to get seen by everyone. Thank you again, and many more holidays and touring in your Subaru Outback. Regards The Subaru Team- 4 reviews
The quiet drive, the cabin comforts, the visibility, the boot space, the manoeuvrability in tight areas, and amazing safety! Once driving at 80kph a car stoped dead with no warning whatsoever in middle of the road, one car away from me. Full brakes, no skid, no screech, just a low sound from tyres and tarmac, and Outback stopped still 1-metre from the rear of the front car. Unbelievable fuel efficiency, the car just runs on vapours it seems. My only gripe is 6 monthly service, though the service centre is 6 stars in professionalism and engineering, they don't provide an easy drop off and pickup solution without having another car and driver in the house.
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Hi There, thank you for your excellent review and feedback with your Subaru Outback. We are so excited to hear that you are thoroughly enjoying the drive and comfort that the Outback provides. One qui...
Read moreck thing - we would be thrilled if you could post this on Google Reviews as well! Such a well-written review deserves to get seen by everyone. Thank you again, and may you have many years of great adventures. Regards The Subaru TeamThe reviewer stated that an incentive was offered for this review
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SUV of the year 2009 and why I bought it early 2014, never been off road or down the beach, just the usual dirt track once in a while. However, I've used the car for family as it has a bit more room for travelling and a roof rack. I like the AWD which functions really well in the wet and dry. It took me a while to trust it compared to other rear and FWD models I drove previously so wouldn't go back to them, although I have a V8 as an enthusiast. Bought at 94k, done 135k. Clutch fork broke inside flywheel area at 125k, lucky I was at Subaru reca...
Read morell when it happened. It started playing up a little while beforehand, so I also replaced the clutch at the same time. Reversing out of my driveway which has an incline burns the clutch if you're not smooth at getting out so it's best to go out forward, so reverse in. Also timing belt changed at 125k, better to be safe than sorry. They're at 168k/105k miles in the states. Sometimes the electronics in the centre console don't work, so I turn the car off and on again to fix the problem. Also sometimes the engine light comes on, so I do the same thing, best to let it rest for at least a few minutes, always seems to fix the problem. It usually happens in the summer when it's hot. I change the oil every 5k quite religiously and she loves it, only fully synthetic Nulon as advised originally. It doesn't like oil getting low and I also experienced this with a 2008 Liberty, they like it on the line or just above it no more/less, so check when you fuel up (I only use ULP98, won't give her any cheap fuel) and add fuel injector cleaner every few tanks. Keep the other fluids topped up all the time, quite good on water and air conditioner use, nice and cold, temp sits around half all the time. I don't have the head gasket leak on the Outback. There was a minor oil leak I had fixed, it was dripping onto the cat convertor and burning, mechanic fixed it when he did the timing belt, all good. A bit slow in first gear, although it can take a bit to get her going if you need it, but I use that just to get started, keep my eye on the rev counter, try and keep it down to around 3-4 during that time before cruising. Remember it's a tourer and it does that very well on the open highway, enough power to get by, especially in 5th. She'll sit on 120k no problem with more to go, 140k is quite fast, don't like any more than that. I don't drop to 4th unless I'm under 100k like 80k-90 max as it handles 100k in 4th but it feels like she's working too hard there, so don't forget 5th. To speed up in 5th just add gas and drift out safely when it's safe to do so. The dual range shifter is good when needed; never used it as never had to, however it's not good for driving so don't forget to switch back as you'll hear high revs and get less response. Nice interior and automatic seats help a lot. Dash begins to crack, especially if not covered with a purpose made dash mat. Did the same on the Liberty. Headlights could be better, can't see very well at night unless the driving lights are on in dark places so would benefit with an additional LED up front/behind for dark places. I did put a bigger battery in and had to change the positive and negative connectors. CD is okay with 6 available, can play mp3 but no auxillary connection available or bluetooth, but you can connect bluetooth via the cigarette lighters, middle console is good and has cup holder at the back of it, and aircon is not like ducting, it comes from the front, so on 40 degree days, start up in the shade if possible and cool her down, there's a lot of room at the back, fine then. I didn't want to change the CD system to DVD with an upgrade due to the air conditioning controls and happy with them the way they are, lots of lights at night. I just replaced the front speakers to handle the bass sounds, works fine unless you want to go the extra mile with a subwoofer speaker at back but best to get a 'kicker' that you can hide as you'll lose some space at the back if using all the seats. Great for shopping and picking up wood at Bunnings when all the seats are down, I just put a tarp down inside, you can fit a mattress in there. I've got it set up for camping now with a UHF radio, roof rack basket and putting in some cameras and a solar panel, which I can cover when using for other luggage as well.Purchased in for $15,500.
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Time to replace radiator (done 162k due to school runs), minor pinhole and minor crack at the top, still reads halfway, got down the coast and back but could smell that dry water radiator smell, so I'...
Read morell have to replace that myself at two hundred and seventeen (quoted) from Supercheap Auto. Google says change every 10yrs. Did minor repair in meantime, have to stay local use the other car. Just replaced gear linkages and feels great at the gears. Other usual stuff like brakes replaced plus usual service of oils, but the plugs last for ages, glad about it, looks a bit tricky getting to them so just left them [platinum} in the shed. Probably a good car to rebuild later.Subaru Australia's refusal to acknowledge the build issue with the torque converter 2010-2012 Outback is in breach of Australian Consumer Law and Consumer Guarantees. An expensive fix to watch out for.
Purchased in at JMC Burnie for $20,000.
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Hi SezG, we are sorry to hear of your experience with your Outback. We can confirm that the Bulletin provided is for US manufactured vehicles and not applicable to the Australian Market. We would like...
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I've read earlier reviews on Subaru Outbacks and having recently bought one, I wanted to perhaps balance some of the negatives mentioned about earlier versions. Firstly, we owned a 2000 manual Outback that served us well. It was traded on a zippy little Golf TDI, a wonderful little car, but no longer produced in diesel, had a costly drive belt replacement at 100,000 intervals ($1500), a space saver spare. So, the new car had to have - a timing chain (yes), standard fuel (yes), a full sized spare with a fifth mag wheel (yes), decent towing capa...
Read morecity (yes). It needed to be fully up to date with safety technology, stylish to look at, finished in clean, attractive lines, and have an easy, but reliable driving feel. It's been a revelation. Firstly, it's extremely well sound insulated, has beautiful visibility, outstanding lights (no more worrying about good spread on the road edges to spot those roos in time), steering with good feel, excellent brakes and good fuel economy. We drive around town a lot, but also do long distances and our first tank returned 7.1l/100. Outstanding, remembering that constant 4 wheel drive has always been thirstier than 2 wheel drive. The vehicle is able to switch modes to suit mud and snow, as yet untried, but the original one handled bush driving more than adequately, including one hair raising trip when we got to the point of no return on a back road and had to continue in mud and flood waters almost up to the door sills. No problem, this one will do as well, if not better. The ground clearance is outstanding, although if you are serious off roading, departure and approach angles are not designed for that. You need to go full height SUV, but we will never be winching our Outback up a rocky mountain or crossing Queensland rivers in flood. The safety features are excellent, and if there are situations where you find some feature annoying (for instance lane departure on a narrow country track), these things can be switched off. Admittedly, the start/stop is ludicrous and we switch ours off as part of our 'pre flight check'. Just put a short cut on your infotainment screen and its three pushes each time you start the car. Not convenient, but better than being irritated. The front, back and side cameras are good resolution, and we have everything we need to counter some of the hazards, like supermarket car park lunacy. I'd have liked a bird's eye camera, but that's not a deal breaker. Drawbacks? Yes, I know many people bemoan the CVT, and I was afraid it would annoy me. There's no kick down, just a gentle upward curve of the throttle. That's how a CVT is designed to be. However, live with it. It's going to be the norm. Yes, there's no rocket like forward propulsion like my Golf turbo, but this is not a boy racer car. It's a car to be enjoyed, to be relaxed in, to do what you ask of it without fuss. It also has paddles, and '8 speed manual function' but if you want a rocket, buy a WRX. I'm not impressed with the SatNav, which is below par. I won't be paying for updates. I'm not alone there, and will probably be using our stand alone old one. A minor disappointment is no courtesy lights in the foot wells. Small thing, but not a deal breaker. That's all I have found. The streets are full of soft roaders, but I have been absolutely stunned at how much attention our car has got from the townspeople who noticed we no longer drive the Golf. Almost universally terms like 'gorgeous', 'wish I could afford one', 'you must have won the Lotto'. No negatives on the looks, the interior blows people away, with those crisp lines, the lovely soft upholstery, the panoramic windscreen, and those extra protective bits of black. It's the first time we have owned a car that others drooled over and asked a million questions. Finally, on the subject of Subaru customer service. VW were not exactly friendly or helpful when we encountered problems. Tends to be the norm these days. However, if I were locked into a dispute with Subaru Australia and got no satisfaction, I would be inclined to go straight to Subaru Japan. They value their good name, they value good manners and consideration. They would most likely move heaven and earth to help, and most likely have a few pointed words to say to their Australian counterparts.Purchased in at Baker Motors Albury.
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Hi Lili, Congratulations on the purchase of your Subaru Outback. We are so thrilled that you have taken the time in sharing such detailed feedback with your new show stopper. We are glad that the Outb...
Read moreack has been an attraction within your town. We are sorry that the head unit is not up to your standard however we will be sure to pass your detail onto the relevant parties. Subaru Australia and your local Subaru Dealer is always here for any assistance required. We wish you happy and safe driving in your Outback. The Subaru TeamQuestions & Answers
my new work supplied lease vehicle was ordered june 2021 to replace my work leased 2017 subaru outback in late september 2021.
delivery/handover did not occur until mid february 2022.
this is my 3rd work leased subaru outback and i am impressed with the handling and performce of all the subaru outback vehicles i have had.
i was sceptical with my 1st 2014 model because prior to that i had 3 different models of the ford territory that i loved i believe nothing could beat it for performace, handling & comfort.
i conceed i have been converted.
now back to the outback.
i have to say, the 2017 model is my much preferred to the 2021 model with bigger storage tray in front of the gear stick, more plug in ports including in the centre console, bigger glovebox compartment, less annoying distractions safety alarms that could be turned off permanently and not default back to reset after restarting the vehicle
i need a cigarette charge port for my work laptop & in the 2021 model it is in the glovebox.
absolute pain to plug into & run the cable & reduces my cable length to the laptop
2017 model had one in front of gear stick & one in centre console. (much better access)
stupid little parcel shelf above glove box & difficult usb port access in front of the gear stick with small opening for a person with large hands.
admittedly this does not affect the 2021 vehicle performance and handling.
as i do a lot of highway driving my biggest gripe is the change of the cruise control settings which it critical to me because with my place of employment, its instant dismissal if i receive 3 traffic infrigments in one year.
the 2017 model cruise setting was great and i could use the toggle at half way to increase or decrease speed in 1km increments or 10km increments if toggle is pushed all the way.
the 2021 model only has 5km or 10km increments which is disappointing.
many times on 100km highway with cruise set at 105km i overtake a vehicle travelling at under 100km taking my speed to over 105km and hit resume after overtaking and it jumps to 110km.
very annoying and having to constantly resetting the cruise.
never had that issue with 2017 model because of the better 1km increment set up on the cruise toggle setting.
i have asked the local dealership here to change the setting to 1km increments but was told it cannot be done.
overall great car but the 2017 was better for my choice with storage access, plug in ports access & cruise control settings.
just realised one other point.
when backing a trailer, the rear sensor alarm activates and is constantly annoying & destracting when trying to concentrate on mirrors while reversing.
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I have no idea what is your question as you are rather making a statement here. I have to agree with you though that not everything is satisfactory as far as the 2021 model compared with the 2...
Hi Rob, we appreciate your detailed feedback on your Subaru Outback. We're truly sorry for the way that you feel and would like the opportunity to gather further details. Could you please reach out t...
Read moreo our Subaru Customer Relations Team on 1800 22 66 43 or alternatively email us at feedback@subaru.com.au . We look forward in hearing back from you. Kind Regards The Subaru TeamI am a very happy Subaru owner during the last 12years and during the last 5 years a 2015 3.6 R premium outback. This car is outstanding and easily the best car i have owned in approximately 50 years of driving various makes and models. The Outback has a great power to weight ratio, superb driving / handling characteristics, comfortable, able to handle reasonably serious off road conditions, has a great Harmon Kardon stereo and lots of nice tech ( do yourself a favor and check out the spec,s on this vehicle )
Another great attribute with this Outback 3.6 R is it runs on ordinary 91Ron unleaded petrol. the best economy I have achieved is 7.6 litres per 100kl,s. It is not to difficult to achieve around 8.4 to 9.5 average with sensible driving.
I have recently considered upgrading my Subaru Outback to the newest model, a bit more refined, more power maybe ,upgraded tech, suspension and so on. Not a big ask for Subaru. Wrong ! ! ! Very wrong.
Trying to get real information about the new 2021 Subaru Outback is akin to pulling teeth, however I believe the new model only has a 2,5 litre engine and ( your kidding us ) no turbo available. The crazy part is they have increased the tow value from 1800 KG,s to 2000 KGs. REALLY.
Subaru, you may have known what you were doing, but what were you thinking. you have made a major blunder ( in my opinion) by robing your customers of owning a Subaru with decent, safe power.
It appears that to own a 3.6 Outback now the 2020 model is the last available. Very sad. So, get onto the car sales websites, have your money handy and buy one . you won,t regret it.
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Hi @ Graeme, Thank you so much for your review. We know that there is a great appreciation for the 3.6R model in the Outback. While it may not be an available option in the new Outback, we're constant...
Read morely working with the factory in Japan about future possibilities for us. We recently released specs and pricing on the 2021 Outback which you can check out here but there will be more to come as we get closer to its release in March. The Subaru Team.Thanks Subaru Australia for your reply. I look forward to Subaru Japan having a light bulb moment and re-introducing the 3.6 engine or similar in 2022 . We should not be limited to underpowered smal...
Read moreler engines that do not cut the mustard, especially when towing/overtaking. People will pay a premium price for a premium vehicle / engine combination. I hope we get the goods in 2022. Graes.I own a 2009 Forester 2.5L petrol manual, and it has been a good car but down on power (I've always ran it on premium fuel as well). I want to purchase a new Outback and what a shame no 3.6R engine an...
Read morey more (I may consider a Demo/Used 3.6R vehicle). I will not buy another under powered Subby so they need to bring out the turbo version (everything else I like about Subaru's). Why don't the car companies supply vehicles the customer would like to own and not what they want to just supply. Especially seeing that Turbo Outback's and available in the States (maybe it is due to our lower customer numbers here). Anyway if Subaru Australia wants sell me a new Outback please provide what I'm after (and sounds like what may others would prefer as well). Regards Pete.Does the new model come with a 7 seat option?
No, not this one. I don’t think Subaru has a seven seat option, at least in Australia.
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