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Euro NCAP Crash & Safety Tests of 2021 Outback
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Subaru Outback scores top marks in Euro NCAP crash test
The Subaru Outback, which was recently introduced into South Africa, has been awarded a full five stars by the Euro NCAP. The Japanese crossover showed promising results throughout all four categories of the test thanks to an impressive amount of safety features.
In the adult occupant test, the passenger compartment of the Subaru Outback remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy numbers showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. The car showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. It achieves a final score of 88 per cent.
Dummy readings of the driver’s chest compression indicated marginal protection for this body area. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, revealed that the Subaru Outback would be a moderately benign impact partner in a frontal collision.
For the child occupant segment, in the frontal offset test, the Subaru Outback provided good protection to all critical body regions of both the six and 10 year dummies. However, in the side barrier test, protection of the chest of the 10-year dummy was rated as poor, based on high decelerations recorded during the impact, although all other body regions were well protected. With this, it boasts a final result of 89 per cent.
Subaru Outback scores top marks in Euro NCAP crash test
The Subaru Outback, which was recently introduced into South Africa, has been awarded a full five stars by the Euro NCAP. The Japanese crossover showed promising results throughout all four categories of the test thanks to an impressive amount of safety features.
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ROAD TEST: Subaru Outback 2,5i-Field ES Lineartronic
Test summary
The sixth-generation of Subaru’s adventure-minded wagon boasts a solidly constructed and spacious interior, lavishly equipped with an array of infotainment and convenience items and, for the asking price, an unparalleled amount of active and passive safety systems.
The ride is commendable on account of the softly sprung suspension and the naturally aspirated engine-CVT arrangement is as refined as can be. To answer our initial question, the new Subaru Outback is indeed a worthy alternative to the tall-riding SUVs so popular on South African roads.
Fast Facts
Price: R699 000
0-100 km/h: 9,63 seconds
Top speed: 206 km/h
Power: 138 kW
Torque: 245 N.m
CAR fuel index: 8,76 L/100 km
CO2: 168 g/km
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Test summary
The sixth-generation of Subaru’s adventure-minded wagon boasts a solidly constructed and spacious interior, lavishly equipped with an array of infotainment and convenience items and, for the asking price, an unparalleled amount of active and passive safety systems.
The ride is commendable on account of the softly sprung suspension and the naturally aspirated engine-CVT arrangement is as refined as can be. To answer our initial question, the new Subaru Outback is indeed a worthy alternative to the tall-riding SUVs so popular on South African roads.
Fast Facts
Price: R699 000
0-100 km/h: 9,63 seconds
Top speed: 206 km/h
Power: 138 kW
Torque: 245 N.m
CAR fuel index: 8,76 L/100 km
CO2: 168 g/km
ROAD TEST: Subaru Outback 2,5i-Field ES Lineartronic - CAR Magazine
The South African stationwagon landscape is an interesting one. However few and far between station wagons may be (owing to the predominant portion of our market favouring tall-riding SUVs), for the local station-wagon enthusiast there remains a vehicle that suits just about every need.
www.carmag.co.za
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savagegeese review of the 2022 Outback Wilderness
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The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness is an Off-Roader Wagon - Doug DeMuro
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REVIEW | The Subaru Outback 2.5i Field ES CVT proves that SUVs might be overrated
Let's get it out of the way: the Subaru Outback 2.5i Field ES CVT drives better than some premium German SUVs that cost significantly more than it does. Its four-cylinder Boxer engine provides ample power and torque (138kW/245Nm), and thanks to a well-tuned CVT gearbox, it doesn't feel ungainly on the road.
Weighing in around 1700kg, it's not a lightweight car, but it manages to feel fleet-footed yet grippy enough to ensure you have the confidence to overtake or to cruise at the national limit. Around town, the car sipped a little more fuel than we liked at 11.5 litres per 100km, but we were able to achieve the carmaker's claimed 7.3 litres per 100km on the highway.
If you tow quad bikes or would like to pull a small caravan, rest assured that you can easily do so with the Outback, too, as it's rated to tow 750kg without trailer brakes and up to 1800kg with a braked trailer.
Over the past year, we've assessed so many SUVs, and while these types of vehicles certainly hit a sweet spot in terms of offering favourable ride heights, sometimes SUVs (remarkably competent all-wheel-drive ones) feel too beefy to live with in the city. The Outback has those butch SUV looks thanks to tasteful cladding, but it has compelling car-like driveability that's hard to match in terms of finding a direct competitor.
We enjoyed the easy-to-use nature of the Outback, and never once did we feel like it was missing something. If you're in the market for something fresh, competent, solidly engineered, and different to the sea of SUVs on SA's roads, give this Outback's tyre's a kick at your local Subaru dealership. It comes with a five-year or 150 000km warranty and a three-year or 75 000km Maintenance Plan.
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- Subaru Outback comes with nearly every comfort feature you could want and then some.
- Packed with safety systems that make it one of the safest cars you can buy in South Africa.
- Can be thirsty around town but is very frugal on the highway, able to sip as little as 7.3 litres per 100km.
Let's get it out of the way: the Subaru Outback 2.5i Field ES CVT drives better than some premium German SUVs that cost significantly more than it does. Its four-cylinder Boxer engine provides ample power and torque (138kW/245Nm), and thanks to a well-tuned CVT gearbox, it doesn't feel ungainly on the road.
Weighing in around 1700kg, it's not a lightweight car, but it manages to feel fleet-footed yet grippy enough to ensure you have the confidence to overtake or to cruise at the national limit. Around town, the car sipped a little more fuel than we liked at 11.5 litres per 100km, but we were able to achieve the carmaker's claimed 7.3 litres per 100km on the highway.
If you tow quad bikes or would like to pull a small caravan, rest assured that you can easily do so with the Outback, too, as it's rated to tow 750kg without trailer brakes and up to 1800kg with a braked trailer.
Over the past year, we've assessed so many SUVs, and while these types of vehicles certainly hit a sweet spot in terms of offering favourable ride heights, sometimes SUVs (remarkably competent all-wheel-drive ones) feel too beefy to live with in the city. The Outback has those butch SUV looks thanks to tasteful cladding, but it has compelling car-like driveability that's hard to match in terms of finding a direct competitor.
We enjoyed the easy-to-use nature of the Outback, and never once did we feel like it was missing something. If you're in the market for something fresh, competent, solidly engineered, and different to the sea of SUVs on SA's roads, give this Outback's tyre's a kick at your local Subaru dealership. It comes with a five-year or 150 000km warranty and a three-year or 75 000km Maintenance Plan.
REVIEW | The Subaru Outback 2.5i Field ES CVT proves that SUVs might be overrated | Life
Priced from an attractive R699 000, the Subaru Outback offers all the capability you expect in an SUV, but it still feels like you're driving a luxurious passenger car.
www.news24.com
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Should you buy a Subaru Outback? We’re finding out over 10,000km | Chasing Cars Long Term
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TechnoBok review of the 2021 Outback 2.5 ES
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Chasing Cars towing test of the 2022 Outback
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carsales.com.au review of the 2022 Outback Sport
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Cars.co.za review of the 2022 Outback
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Have you seen the price? Also, availability I would think.
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And okes prefer SUV's.
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I have seen the prices. It undercuts the entry-level German SUVs by a significant amount of rands and can match the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner in every regard except for extreme off-roading. It’s competitively priced in my opinion.
Yet I see more of said entry level German SUVs and Toyota Fortuners. Most of these SUVs are bought to ferry family and friends around urban environments or to occasionally tow trailers/caravans, things that the Subura Outback excels at as well.
Do South Africans dislike Subaru? Are South Africans even aware of the brand? Or am I glorifying this handsome unpretentious wagon?
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Again, supply. They are not built in near the numbers of the likes of Ford and Toyota. Also, reputation, dealerships, parts. All these are factors.
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Subaru Outback
Subaru of America, Inc. debuted the 2023 Outback at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The legendary SUV receives updated styling as well as new safety and in-vehicle technologies. Also new for 2023, the Onyx Edition trim level will be available with two engine options.
For 2023 model year, Subaru Outback will be available in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trim levels when it arrives in Subaru retailers this fall. The XT models and Wilderness come standard with the powerful 2.4-liter turbo engine. Also, a new Wide-Angle Mono Camera is added to Touring models.
The Outback lineup (except the recently released Wilderness) receives a bolder look thanks to a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille; redesigned LED headlights and fog lights; and a more rugged front bumper cover. On the sides, the expanded wheel arch cladding adds to the vehicle's bolder new look while providing additional protection.
The 2023 Subaru Outback comes standard with the latest version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The enhanced system operates more smoothly and under a greater range of conditions. These improvements are thanks to a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster.
The top-level Touring trim adds a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works together with the dual-camera EyeSight system. The additional camera further expands the field of view to recognize pedestrians and bicycles sooner when the vehicle enters an intersection at low speed. EyeSight gives an alert to the driver, and, when necessary, applies brakes to avoid collisions with crossing bicycles and pedestrians. Also new for Touring is a full LCD Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass, and Homelink®.
Subaru of America, Inc. debuted the 2023 Outback at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The legendary SUV receives updated styling as well as new safety and in-vehicle technologies. Also new for 2023, the Onyx Edition trim level will be available with two engine options.
For 2023 model year, Subaru Outback will be available in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trim levels when it arrives in Subaru retailers this fall. The XT models and Wilderness come standard with the powerful 2.4-liter turbo engine. Also, a new Wide-Angle Mono Camera is added to Touring models.
The Outback lineup (except the recently released Wilderness) receives a bolder look thanks to a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille; redesigned LED headlights and fog lights; and a more rugged front bumper cover. On the sides, the expanded wheel arch cladding adds to the vehicle's bolder new look while providing additional protection.
The 2023 Subaru Outback comes standard with the latest version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The enhanced system operates more smoothly and under a greater range of conditions. These improvements are thanks to a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster.
The top-level Touring trim adds a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works together with the dual-camera EyeSight system. The additional camera further expands the field of view to recognize pedestrians and bicycles sooner when the vehicle enters an intersection at low speed. EyeSight gives an alert to the driver, and, when necessary, applies brakes to avoid collisions with crossing bicycles and pedestrians. Also new for Touring is a full LCD Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass, and Homelink®.
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White is NOT it's color.
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Redline Reviews first look at the 2023 Outback