The new Subaru Outback will go on sale in the UK from April 1 2015, priced from £27,995 to £32,995.
This fifth-generation of the Outback features a new exterior design, a more spacious and higher quality interior as well as a range of new safety equipment.
It remains in the same price bracket as the outgoing Subaru Outback.
A choice of two engines is available; a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that produces 148bhp and a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre petrol unit with 163bhp.
The diesel engine will come with either a six-speed manual transmission or Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT transmission, but the petrol engine will only have the CVT gearbox.
Buyers have a choice of two trim levels; SE and SE Premium.
SE comes with automatic LED headlamps and headlamp washers, cruise control, Active Torque Vectoring, 17-inch alloys, heated front seats, electrically adjustable driver’s seat and privacy glass, as well as a 7.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system that comes with sat-nav, Smartphone connectivity and a rear view parking camera.
Petrol SE models also come with a start-stop system and Subaru Intelligent Drive, which allows drivers to choose between different engine modes.
SE Premium adds a sunroof, keyless entry and push-button start, 18-inch alloys, leather seats and a powered rear tailgate.
Standard on all Lineartronic Outbacks, Subaru's EyeSight safety technology is an autonomous emergency braking system that uses two cameras mounted in front of the rear view mirror to detect vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and other potential hazards ahead.
EyeSight includes pre-collision braking control and pre-collision throttle management, adaptive cruise control and lane departure and sway warning.
Full pricing and specs:
2.0D SE - £27,995
2.0D SE Lineartronic - £29,995
2.0D SE Premium - £30,995
2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic - £32,995
2.5i SE Lineartronic - £28,495
2.5i SE Premium Lineartronic - £31,495
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Needs a better engine option
I would be replacing a Forester XT which I've owned for a trouble-free 11 years. For the type of country on / off road driving I do I don't need super performance but I would like to have similar to my Forester. The 3.6 would be a good match.
I've driven the CVT in the current diesel Outback and it's not that bad. Sure there are disadvantages of losing the manual but the pedals are set up nicely to enable left foot braking and the electronics don't get in the way. For most of the time it's a relaxing drive and super-practical. It's very stable at decent speed on non-tarmacced roads.
Bring back the H6 petrol
Enough of this downsizing nonsense, Subaru. Please give us a 300bhp monster version!
begemotik wrote:I love my
Me too. No incentive, perhaps other than Volvo or Lexus RX, to change the old one
Low power output
148hp is similar to the bestselling engine of it's rivals.