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7.5

Likes

  • Extensive equipment
  • More premium interior
  • Efficient drivetrain

Dislikes

  • Expensive to own
  • Some rivals more affordable
  • Diesel could have more grunt
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
9 Feb 2018
2 min read
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If you want a diesel Subaru Outback 2018 model, but you’re after a few of the finer things in life, you may want to consider the 2.0D Premium model, which is priced at $45,640.

You may not be able to pick it from the outside when compared to the more affordable 2.0D - wheel-arch cladding is the only notable change - but most of the changes are inside.

The 2.0D Premium sees inclusions such as electric front seat adjustment, heated front seats, a sunroof, powered and heated side mirrors, keyless entry with push button start, leather seat trim, front wipers with de-icing function, and piano black interior highlights.

This spec steps up to LED headlights including auto high-beam and steering responsive lights, and you get a powered tailgate. Plus it has an 8.0-inch media screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat nav, and four USB points (two up front, two in the back).

There’s also Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist system with adaptive cruise control and auto emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assist, a reversing camera, the brand’s 'X-Mode' traction control system, and dual-zone climate control air conditioning with rear vents.

Under the bonnet of the 2.0D is a ‘boxer’ horizontally-opposed four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque. It uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) auto, and has all-wheel drive.

The way the Outback drives has been improved, with steering and suspension tweaks that have proved worthwhile, though the drivetrain in the 2.0D Premium model goes unchanged.

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Subaru Outback 2018: 2.0D Premium

Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Efficiency 6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $22,550 - $27,830
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$25,083
Based on 158 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$14,999
HIGHEST PRICE
$34,490
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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$14,999
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