Subaru Outback Turbo - REVIEW - packing a bigger punch

The Outback's always been a bit of a favourite, but when attempting to overtake at open road speeds it can feel a bit gutless. No more!
This WRX'd engine version brings a heap of extra punch to the party. Climb in and let's got hunt a Nissan Leaf.
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[@AvalonFarmers]

I’ve had the XT Tourer for a week now and love it. I have come out of a Mitsubishi outlander PHEV Exceed (2019) model. The latest top of the range outlander exceed tourer is $13k more expensive than the outback in Australia. I was torn about not being in a PHEV or at least a hybrid but the Outback is beautiful to drive. The power you have when needed is a delight. I will miss the economy of the PHEV which I charged up every night but the driving experience and comfort of the outback is significantly better. I was considering the Nissan x trail hybrid and was very impressed however, the Outback won the day. Great review and have subscribed

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks very much for that feedback and good to hear the Outback XT is doing it for you. You made a good choice there as that turbo makes a world of difference to the Outback, as you say, for relaxed and unflustered driving.
Really glad to have you onboard as a subscriber, too. Much appreciated. Cheers. Blu.

[@colonelquickshifter6534]

Brought mine last week - absolutely love it . Happy to pay the little extra in fuel

[@CarNutvideos]

Great to hear!

[@Bondmaster007]

Great review BLU, Really like in 2023 Subaru are still old school with Modern Refresh's and about time the Outback got some more HP under the Bonnet.

[@CarNutvideos]

Dead right. That WRX motor makes a good thing way better. Thanks again for your support. Trust all’s well with you guys. Blu.

[@stevepowsinger733]

Looks good. How’s the gas mileage?

[@dedclownsRfunny]

I’ve seen people get between 5.8 to your 7.8sec to 100. Actually the 5.8 might’ve been 60mph, but 100kph was def at least 6.1sec

[@CarNutvideos]

Thanks for the insight. I’m just quoting what Subaru themselves say, and you can be assured they’ll use the absolute best figure possible. Not saying downhill in a tailwind but doubt that it’ll go quicker than low 6’s. Cheers. Blu.

[@VivienneHourigan]

Why does the nz model need 95 octane fuel where as the US model run on 87 plus octane

[@ichabodjones65]

think your times are a bit slow. mines a bloody rocket. gee you guys pay heaps for those though. got a special editoin for low 60 on road.

[@dedclownsRfunny]

Does that version not have the roof racks that move across from the opposite side?

[@CarNutvideos]

No, the swing across roof rails come with the Touring spec. Clip on cross bars are an accessory in this X spec. Cheers for watching.

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