Top 3 things you need to know about the Subaru Outback
The latest generation Outback is the Japanese brand’s most technologically advanced, safest, and most capable product ever, well, according to Subaru at least. Here are the top 3 things that you need to know about the all-new Outback.
1.Two derivatives, one powertrain
The Outback range is available in two derivatives, namely the Field and the Touring. The Field derivative is the lower spec, more affordable version and is differentiated aesthetically with the use of green and black trim accents and gloss black alloy wheels. The more expensive Touring derivative can be distinguished by its use of silver accents on the exterior and alloy wheels finished in an aluminium hue.
Both models are built on the new Subaru Global Platform and are powered by a reworked 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 136kW and 239Nm of torque which is paired with a CVT gearbox that sends power to all four wheels. The Outback is said to consume fuel at a rate of 7.3L/100km which with its 63-litre fuel tank endows the product with a cruising range of 863km. There is also a good deal of off-road ability too, with 213mm of ground clearance, an off-road-ready X-Mode, a 22.6-degree departure angle and a 19.7-degree approach angle which allows for a good deal of ability when heading off the beaten path.
2.Loads of spec and safety
The Outback, regardless of which derivative is selected, comes with an impressive amount of kit. Standard specification includes 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, front and rear electric windows, automatic windscreen wipers/side mirrors, artificial leather seats(real leather in the Touring), heated/electrically adjustable front seats, LED head and fog lights, a hands-free tailgate, a new 11.6-inch portrait-mounted infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, reverse camera, dual front and rear USB ports and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system among others.
The 5-Star safety rating that the model achieved from the USA-based NHTSA is a result of many safety systems, including 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, traction and stability control, torque vectoring, Post Collision Braking as well as the EyeSight System. This includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Sway Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert. There is also the Vision Assist system, which includes Blind Spot Monitor (BSM); Lane Change Assist (LCA); Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA); Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) and EyeSight Assist Monitor.
3.It’s super practical
Measuring 4 850cm long, 1 875cm long, 1 675cm tall and with a wheelbase of 2 745cm, the Outback is a big vehicle, offering ample space for five occupants inside, including more shoulder and legroom than ever before while the boot space of 522-litres is ample. The boot extends to a capacious 1 267-litres with the rear seat folded flat, making the Outback the perfect car for those with an active lifestyle.
