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    Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 2017 review: snapshot

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    EXPERT RATING
    8.0

    Likes

    • Advanced safety features
    • Comfortable and quiet
    • Excellent spec level

    Dislikes

    • Leisurely performance
    • No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
    • Fuel consumption a bit on the high side
    Peter Anderson
    Contributing journalist
    10 Nov 2017
    1 min read
    The Outback 2.5i Premium comes only with a CVT transmission, and it starts at $42,240 (which is, incidentally, the same price as the manual 2.0D diesel Premium). For that expenditure you get 18-inch alloys, leather trim, dual-zone climate control, reversing camera, sat nav, power front seats, cruise control,  power everything else (including heated mirrors), electric tailgate, auto headlights and wipers, sunroof, keyless entry and start, LED headlights and a full-size spare. The Premium picks up both EyeSight and Vision Assist which together form an impressive safety and driver aid package - blind-spot monitoring, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, high-beam assist, active cruise control, forward autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane sway warning and pre-collision assistance for steering, brakes and throttle. The safety package is completed with seven airbags, ABS, stability and traction control, hill descent control, two ISOFIX points and three top-tether anchors. The Outback scored five ANCAP safety stars.
     
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    Subaru Outback 2017: 2.5i Premium

    Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
    Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
    Fuel Efficiency 7.3L/100km (combined)
    Seating 5
    Price From $18,920 - $23,980
    Safety Rating

    Pricing Guides

    $22,303
    Based on 143 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
    LOWEST PRICE
    $10,990
    HIGHEST PRICE
    $29,888
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    Range and Specs

    Vehicle Specs Price*
    2.0D 2.0L, Diesel, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE $17,380 - $22,000
    2.0D 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL $18,810 - $23,870
    2.0D Premium 2.0L, Diesel, SPEED CONTINUOUS VARIABLE $18,040 - $22,770
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    *Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
    Peter Anderson
    Contributing journalist
    Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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    Pricing Guide
    $10,990
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