Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium Radio Review

2019 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium front 2Subaru can justifiably lay claim to starting the AWD SUV revolution way back in the late 70’s with the Subaru Leone wagon. Fast forward to 2019 and Rob Fraser tells us about the grandchild of that vehicle the Outback.

I’ve just spent a few weeks in the Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium which is the middle of the range. Priced from just under $44,000 plus the usual costs the Outback competes directkly with some European SUVs costing many thousands more.

Powered by a 4 cylinder 2.5L boxer engine and a 7 speed manual mode CVT, the outback has reasonable power and torque. The difference is that all four wheels are constantly driving the car and combined with Subaru’s EyeSight and Vehicle Dynamics Control, you have a safety package amongst the best on the market.

Packed with features such as Apple CarPlay and Google Android, intuitive and sensitive touch infotainment centre screen, auto high beam steering responsive LED headlights, heated front seats, surround cameras, clever roof rails and sunroof to name a few.

Outback also is for the adventurous drivers with 213mm ground clearance and can tow 1500kg.

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Rob Fraser – General dogsbody & Director Rob is the founder of the business. He constantly mutters something about way too many red wines one evening being to blame. Often known for taking the 4WD in the driveway over the sports car, he has travelled pretty much everywhere in Australia and when he is bored goes for a drive. He first learned to drive on the farm in a left hand drive WW11 Jeep when he was 11, and was hooked on 4WDriving way back then. In addition to 4WD he is an avid motoring enthusiast and has maintained a strong interest in the industry ever since his teens. He has owned way too many cars in his time as well. Having previously lived at the top of corporate life he retired in 2000 and hasn’t put a suit and tie on since. Cars are his passion so why not have a business doing what you love he figures. He has towed either a caravan or camper trailer to most parts of Australia, has run guided tours for camper trailers’ and instructed drivers in off road towing.