2015 Subaru Outback 2.0D Premium CVT Review – Still The ‘Truest’ Crossover
The Skinny: Bigger than the Forester, but more capable than a Liberty, the Outback straddles the divide between two of Subaru’s most popular models.
Unlike the petrol versions of both of those cars however, the diesel Outback misses out on Subaru’s “Eyesight” cameras, a system which scans the road ahead for danger.
But, this safety omission aside, the Outback holds its own in the large crossover segment. Adept off-road, as practical as a large SUV but less bulbous and more dynamic than most on-road, it is very much the 'true crossover'.
It is also styled with a degree of restraint, is priced right (from $43,490) and is as solid as a brick but as comfortable as a conventional wagon.
Vehicle Style: Large SUV
Price: $43,490 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 110kW/350Nm 2.0 turbo-diesel 4cyl | CVT auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.3 l/100km | tested: 8.9 l/100km