![]() However, an ability to easily overtake, get away swiftly from junctions, and tow something is relevant. The Outback isn’t a performance car and thus 0-62mph isn’t that important. Some low-down torque would solve this problem and reduce the need to press the accelerator into the carpet as often as we did. We saw immediate fuel consumption reading 3.3mpg at one point. You can hear the fuel tank gurgling empty. What little there is (185lb ft) doesn’t peak until 3800rpm, so that’s where the CVT gearbox puts the revs every time you want to make any meaningful acceleration or maintain speed going uphill. The 167bhp output is somewhat anaemic but the lack of torque is the real bummer. The new Outback only comes with one engine: a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder Boxer petrol, which is underpowered and not very economical. Add 213mm of ground clearance and the Outback can accompany you to places that most other vehicles can’t reach. Subaru’s X-Mode offers modes for a range of slippery surfaces, with automatic hill descent control to assist with perilous downhill stretches. ![]() Unlike the Volvo V90 Cross Country, or most SUVs for that matter, the Outback comes with more than just a generic off-road mode. With its Symmetrical 4WD, the Outback can really cut it off road. It’s 18-inch only with this car, paired with 225/60R18 tyres to cope with mud, snow, wet grass and road pimples. Primarily because Subaru hasn’t stuck massive wheels and low-profile tyres on it. Irrespective of the surface it rolls over, the Outback rides well. Thanks to the absence of any hybrid system or batteries, it weighs 1,641-1,674kg depending on spec level. This is partially explained because while the Outback has reasonably generous proportions, relative to today’s standards it’s not that heavy. The Outback flows like a stream, with surprisingly little body roll and steering that has more heft than expected but in a good, reassuring way. On the other hand, if you are smooth and calm, so is the car. What’s the Outback like to drive?Īt sensible speeds, driving the Outback is genuinely pleasant. Subaru has also raised the roofline above the rear seats to spare tall passengers from neck aches. They are extremely comfortable and are more like something you’d find in a proper luxury car. The seats are sumptuous and make large people look like children, yet simultaneously provide firm bolstering. ![]() The Outback’s 561-litre boot will swallow plenty of luggage, but its real Ace of Spades is the is a huge amount of room and comfort for humans. Will my family fit?ĭrivers and passengers certainly won’t go wanting for extra space. Seat heaters keep bottoms toasty, and USB ports front and rear keep devices charged. The massive 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen houses a brilliantly accurate TomTom-powered sat-nav system, plus other juicy software like Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and even a nerdy maintenance readout. In terms of equipment, there’s little to turn noses up at. It’s a full-size rugged estate, but it’s shorter and narrower than an Audi A6 Avant, so size isn’t an issue. That’s certainly where it’s popular although that isn’t to say the Outback is unsuitable for the UK. Isn’t the Outback better suited to Australia and the US? Nevertheless, Subaru has launched a new version of the Outback, which still promises to be an exceedingly useful car for everyone but bought by no one. ![]() In April 2022, SMMT data showed the number of new Toyotas registered in the UK was 6,098. Subaru claimed it was the fastest growing SUV brand in Britain in mid-2021 but that’s much easier to achieve when you’re dealing with low volumes of sales. ![]()
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