Subaru Outback 2.5i 2018 review: snapshot

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EXPERT RATING
7.5

Likes

Good entry price point
Standard safety kit
Heaps of space

Dislikes

Smaller media screen
No sat nav
Plain interior
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Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

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The facelifted and updated Subaru Outback 2018 range is opened by the entry-level 2.5i.

The 2.5i is priced from $36,240, and the list of included equipment is extensive. There’s Subaru’s 'EyeSight' driver assist system with adaptive cruise control and auto emergency braking (AEB) and lane-keeping assist, a reversing camera, the brand’s 'X-Mode' traction control system, and dual-zone climate control air conditioning with rear vents.

There are rain-sensing wipers, auto headlights with daytime running lights, front fog-lights, rear window tint and an electric park brake. The exterior has a small spoiler on the tailgate, roof rails in black, silver underbody protection and 18-inch wheels.

The media system is a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, where the higher-spec petrol versions get an 8.0-inch screen with sat nav. Back seat occupants have access to a pair of USB ports to charge devices, and there are another two USBs up front.

Under the bonnet of the 2.5i is a ‘boxer’ horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine with 129kW of power and 235Nm of torque. It uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) auto, and has all-wheel drive.

The 2018 model has seen tweaks to the engine, transmission and the way it drives, with the 2.5i versions proving the most popular with buyers.

Read the full 2018 Subaru Outback review

Subaru Outback 2018: 2.5i

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 7.3L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $14,740 - $19,360
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$22,812
Based on 149 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$12,400
HIGHEST PRICE
$32,990
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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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Pricing Guide
$12,400
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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