As one of the pioneers of the segment of jacked-up estates, the Subaru Outback is a well-established model and its latest iteration aims to consolidate its position on the market.
Carbuyer’s Ginny Buckley test drove the fifth-generation Subaru Outback and had some interesting observations. First of all, the new model is a significant improvement inside.
It may not be the most stylish interior, but it feels very well built. It’s also practical and spacious, offering generous legroom for rear passengers and a bunch of storage compartments.
The tested Outback was fitted with the 2.0-liter diesel engine, deemed more refined and punchier than the 2.5-liter petrol unit. It is also more economical, which makes it the obvious choice. Unlike most cars on sale today, the Subaru Outback feels more at home off-road than on the tarmac. Some may be bothered by that, but they can always choose a traditional estate model like the Subaru Levorg instead.