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Subaru Outback 6 (BT)

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Subaru Outback 6 (chassis code BT) is a large station wagon in production from 2019. It is available with a range of flat-4 engines that displaced 2.4 to 2.5 liters.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the extraordinary approach, departure, and breakover angles that the chassis offers. Utility-minded owners will love the 2144L (76cu-ft) cargo space. The Subaru Outback 6 also comes with a high towing capacity.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 54%

Pros

Superb offroad capabilities
High cargo capacity
Good towing capacity
Good handlding characteristics

Cons

Horrible 0-100kph time
CVT

What external reviewers found

External score 63%

Pros

Good fuel economy
Decent handling
Excellent off-road performance
Comfortable ride
Comfortable, roomy interior
Improved ride and refinement

Cons

Lacks driver-assist tech
Lack of refinement
Lackluster infotainment system
Lack of tech
More expensive than its predecessor
Expensive for what you get

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Variants shown:

2.5 182 CVT

2.5 188 CVT

2.4T

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Variants	2.5 182 CVT	2.5 188 CVT	2.4T
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	920 L / 32.5 cu-ft ~ 2143 L / 75.7 cu-ft	522 L / 18.4 cu-ft ~ 1797 L / 63.5 cu-ft	920 L / 32.5 cu-ft ~ 2144 L / 75.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	9.0 L / 9.5 qt	8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 L / 4.4 qt	4.2 L / 4.4 qt	4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity	70.0 L / 18.5 gal	63.0 L / 16.6 gal	70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers	5
Payload	601 kg / 1325 lbs	443 kg / 977 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Ventilated discs, 315 mm	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs, 314.96 mm
Brakes \| Rear	Ventilated discs, 300 mm	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs, 299.72 mm
Offroad \| Approach Angle	18.6 deg		20.0 deg
Offroad \| Breakover Angle	19.4 deg		21.2 deg
Offroad \| Departure Angle	21.7 deg		23.6 deg
Power Steering	Electric Steering
Suspension \| Front	MacPherson strut
Suspension \| Rear	Double-wishbone
Tire Size	225/65 R17, 225/60 R18	225/60 R18	225/65 R17 102T
Turning Circle	12.2 m / 40.0 ft	11.0 m / 36.1 ft	11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style	5-door Station Wagon
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	220 mm / 8.7 in	213 mm / 8.4 in	241 mm / 9.5 in
Size \| Height	1679 mm / 66.1 in	1670 mm / 65.7 in	1699 mm / 66.9 in
Size \| Length	4859 mm / 191.3 in	4870 mm / 191.7 in	4859 mm / 191.3 in
Size \| Width	1854 mm / 73.0 in \| 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)	1875 mm / 73.8 in	1895 mm / 74.6 in \| 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width \| Front	1570.0 mm / 61.8 in	1570.0 mm / 61.8 in	1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width \| Rear	1595.0 mm / 62.8 in	1600.0 mm / 63.0 in	1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Weight	1648.0 kg / 3633.2 lbs	1733.0 kg / 3820.6 lbs	1767.0 kg / 3895.6 lbs
Wheel Size	7J x 17, 7J x 18	7J x 18	7J x 17
Wheelbase	2745 mm / 108.1 in	2745 mm / 108.1 in	2746 mm / 108.1 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	10.2 sec	9.6 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	9.7 sec	9.1 sec
CO2 Emission	169 g/km
Fuel Economy	8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) \| 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) \| 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway)	7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) \| 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (urban) \| 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway)	9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) \| 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) \| 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
Top Speed	193.0 km/h / 119.9 mph	206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph
Towing Capacity	1225 kg / 2701 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)		1588 kg / 3501 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard	Euro 6d-ISC-FCM	Euro 6
Engine	FB25	FB25	FA24
Engine \| Bore	94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine \| Compression Ratio	12.0:1	12.0:1	10.6:1
Engine \| Displacement	2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc	2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc	2.4 L / 146.0 cu-in / 2393.0 cc
Engine \| Power	182.0 hp / 135.7 kW @ 5800 rpm	188.0 hp / 140.2 kW @ 5800 rpm	260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine \| Specific Output	72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	108.7 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine \| Stroke	90.0 mm / 3.5 in	90.0 mm / 3.5 in	86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine \| Torque	240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm	245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3400-4600 rpm	376 Nm / 277.3 lb-ft @ 2000-4800 rpm
Engine \| Type	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	direct-injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged direct-injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission \| Type	CVT
Production
Availability	2019	2021	2021

External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 55% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

After a disastrous performance in 2020 in which its sales dived 68%, the Japanese firm is looking towards the sixth-generation Outback. At the heart of the new Outback is a heavily reworked version of its predecessor’s naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine. The interior is more spacious than before and has received a marginal increase in load capacity, while an 11.6in portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen heads a long list of technology updates.

Pros

Improved ride and refinement
Improved infotainment system
Decent handling

Cons

More expensive than its predecessor
Lack of refinement

cnet^[2]

Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The Outback Wilderness rides like an even more plush Outback, soaking up potholes. It maintains the relatively sharp turn-in and responsive feel of a Legacy. The interior is comfortable and roomy, front or back, with 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.

Pros

Excellent off-road performance
Comfortable, roomy interior
Good fuel economy

Cons

Lackluster infotainment system
Expensive for what you get

digitaltrends^[3]

Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found:

2.5-liter boxer-four from the Forester, making 182 hp and 176 lb-ft. The turbocharged engine's extra power was a godsend when overtaking other vehicles. Despite being smaller and having a lower center of gravity, the Outback also didn't have the Ascent's cornering prowess.

Pros

Powerful turbo-four
Comfortable ride
Powerful engine

Cons

Lack of tech
Lacks driver-assist tech

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References

^ Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic Limited 2021 review. [autocar].
^ 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness review: Stand tall. [cnet].
^ 2020 Subaru Outback Touring XT review: Tons of tech. [digitaltrends].

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