Comments on: Subaru Outback Review & Road Test

By: Bongz

Bongz — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:36:00 +0000

I just bought a 2012 Outback 2.5l, not break-in yet so i can’t comment yet whether the 2.5 is adequate. All i can say is , it’s quite and the handling is good.

By: bonz

bonz — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:36:00 +0000

“quiet” not quite

By: Rat Patrol

Rat Patrol — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:54:00 +0000

eh! the review talks of its competent handling.
And at 1569kgs it’s far lighter than what is commonly understood to be an SUV.

so there are obviously lots of vehicles (including Falcons and Commodores)that qualify as land barges

By: converted

converted — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:46:21 +0000

not really.
The 3.6R premium has lots of bells and whistles compared to nearly none in an XC60 unless you are happy with the front wheel drive T5.
I know, having done all the homework after originally opting to go for an XC60 D5. Price one of those with SatNav, sunroof and premium sound system, bi xenon lights etc and it shocks a little.

By: converted

converted — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:37:44 +0000

you’re right there! we were warned the 2.5 was just about adequate…..unless you wanted to get past traffic in overtake zones.

The 3.6 is the go and with four adults and all our luggage achieved slightly under 8L/100 on a recent 1100kms trip and had plenty of punch when needed. The weight of 1569kgs helps here compared to SUVs which mostly hover around 1800 and upward. All in all enjoying our first Subaru experience very much.
In pearl white we think it looks very nice too.

By: themaster

themaster — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:31:32 +0000

let me help you with this.

“alot”?
“then” this thing huh?

By: CarZ

CarZ — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:32:01 +0000

Subaru is making a name for itself. Can’t beat that. They are coming out with smaller size SUV with affordability and durability and their sales are proving it.

By: orfroader

orfroader — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:03:28 +0000

So a 2.5 outback is nearly 1.5 Lts/100km better economy than a 1.5 Yaris (as per last weeks test) Very strange result then, even more bizarre now….

By: Devil's Advocate

Devil's Advocate — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:20:06 +0000

Sorry Project-l, beat you to the Porsche electric car from 1899. Scroll up a little! Thanks for backing it up by quoting the passage too!!

By: OSU811

OSU811 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:07:59 +0000

I am surprised at the comment on the review about engine noise!!, as I have found the total opposite with the new model , its to quiet!!!, its missing that lovely BOXER THROB, from the previous models…