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EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

  • Strong six-cylinder engine
  • Good stereo system
  • Plenty of equipment

Dislikes

  • Expensive service costs
  • Price puts it up near great seven-seaters
  • Cruise control poor
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
9 Feb 2018
2 min read
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The flagship model in the Subaru Outback 2018 model range is the 3.6R, which has a list price of $49,140. It is definitely the most premium package of this bunch. Its sound system is upgraded with 12 harman/kardon speakers plus a subwoofer and amp, as well as model-distinct styling elements such as a chrome side-sill garnish and silver roof rails. The 3.6R also gets a three-mode 'SI-Drive' drive mode selector, where other petrol variants get a two-mode setup. Like the rest of the range, the 3.6R has Subaru’s 'EyeSight' driver assist system with adaptive cruise control and auto emergency braking (plus a lot more - see the safety section below), a reversing camera, the brand’s 'X-Mode' traction control system, and dual-zone climate control air conditioning with rear vents. Other inclusions keep things premium: 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. It has LED headlights including auto high-beam and steering responsive light, and 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). Under the bonnet of the 3.6R is a ‘boxer’ horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine with 191kW of power and 350Nm of torque. It uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) auto, and has all-wheel drive.
The 2018 Outback range has seen tweaks to the way it drives, but the 3.6R has no change to its drivetrain. It is the most expensive of the variants to buy, and to maintain.
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Subaru Outback 2018: 3.6R

Engine Type Inline 6, 3.6L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 9.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $21,120 - $26,730
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$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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