EXPERT RATING
7.3

Likes

Addition of EyeSight package
Refined ride and noise characteristics
Good standard specification

Dislikes

Leisurely performance
CVT a bit ordinary
No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

1 min read

Second in the range is the 2.5-litre flat-four powered 2.5i, priced at $36,240.

For that you get 18-inch alloys, a six-speaker stereo with a 5.7-inch touchscreen, cloth trim, power windows and mirrors, dual-zone climate control, reversing camera, auto headlights and wipers, cruise control, daytime running lights, halogen headlights, cloth trim and full-size spare wheel.

Also included are seven airbags (including driver's knee airbag), ABS, brake assist, stability and traction control, brake force distribution, three top-tether anchors and tow ISOFIX points. All this adds up to a maximum five star ANCAP safety rating. 

As the 2.5i is CVT-only, you also pick up Subaru's advanced safety system known as EyeSight. This adds active cruise control, AEB, reverse cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and lane keep assist.

Read the full 2017 Subaru Outback review

Subaru Outback 2017: 2.5i

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.3L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $13,530 - $17,820
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$19,308
Based on 171 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$6,999
HIGHEST PRICE
$27,488
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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
$6,999
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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