2021 Subaru Outback vs 2022

What's the difference?

The new Subaru Outback is very much like previous generations of the SUV/wagon in that it supposedly gives owners the opportunity to explore a little bit further afield even if they spend the lion’s share of their time on city and suburban streets.

But this time the Outback has more onboard equipment and driver-assist safety technology than ever before. The AWD Touring variant is the top of the range with some fancy gear over its stablemates, but is it worth the extra cash? Read on.

A Venn diagram describing conventional cars in one circle and SUVs in another would have an intersection field with the Subaru Outback smack in the middle of it. Looks close to a 'normal' wagon with a hint of macho cladding here and there, but has enough off-highway ability to pass the SUV pub test.

Often referred to as a crossover, this all-wheel drive, five-seater not only takes its name from our very own red centre, but it’s become an Aussie favourite. And this sixth generation model takes the fight up to the competition on both sides of the car/SUV divide.