NOW in its sixth era, the 2021 Subaru Outback has landed in Australia and is loaded up with a bunch of recent know-how, improved capabilities and a few severe refinement.
The vary opens with the merely named Outback AWD, with a beginning worth of $39,990 plus on-roads, forward of the Sport and Touring variants. An elevated towing capability to 2,000kg is a characteristic of the vastly improved crossover too.
All fashions now include fashionable and sturdy cladding, whereas greater than 80 per cent of the SUV’s structural components have been improved for higher driving efficiency, with security and know-how on the coronary heart of an enormous array of updates.
These embody a brand new excessive definition 11.6-inch infotainment system that’s vertically oriented, identical to a sensible telephone. The most recent Eyesight driver help bundle can also be in place, and consists of lane centring and autonomous emergency steering.
It additionally options velocity signal recognition with an clever velocity limiter that may maintain you on the proper velocity for the street. Emergency lane maintain help, lane departure warning and lane departure prevention are additionally included.
Pre-collision braking with expanded capabilities for intersections rounds out the bundle. It’s additionally the primary Subaru to ever include entrance passenger seat cushion airbag, and every variant additionally has the Japanese automobile maker’s Imaginative and prescient driver safety bundle.
This consists of blind spot monitoring, rear cross visitors alert, adaptive driving beam and LED steering responsive headlights. Reverse computerized braking can also be included.
Constructed on the Subaru World Platform (SGP), the 2021 Outback vary offers improved occupant safety from all instructions, plus vital dynamic, security and effectivity good points, underpinning a formidable suite of recent Subaru applied sciences.
It additionally options the most important Outback cabin up to now, with key inside dimensions elevated, together with bigger, wider-opening cargo space. Celebrating its twenty fifth anniversary this 12 months, the brand new mannequin additionally scores twin perform X-MODE.
Each new Outback is powered by a closely revised direct injection 2.5-litre horizontally opposed Boxer petrol engine, with energy output improved from 129kW to 138kW, and peak torque up from 235Nm to 245Nm.
Mixed with vital Lineartronic CVT refinements, together with an 8-speed guide mode, it produces a brand new degree of drivability. At a digital launch occasion, Subaru famous it hasn’t been supplied the favored 2.4-litre turbo engine for the Australian market.
And whereas that will disappoint some, it’s the sheer quantity of refinement that may excite most patrons. All variants rating new auto open and shut energy home windows, and there’s improved sound deadening in all places for quieter trip and enhanced consolation.
Each mannequin has headlight and rear view digital camera washers to do away with filth and dirt if you’ve been off street. Likewise, there’s a full leather-based steering wheel in each Outback variant. The range-topping Touring mannequin additionally scores Nappa leather-based.
Voice instructions can be utilized to regulate the air-conditioning, Each entrance seats are energy adjusted and heated, and within the AWD Sport and Touring fashions, the outer rear seats are heated as nicely.
The Outback AWD and AWD Sport characteristic a six-speaker audio system, whereas Outback AWD Touring has a nine-speaker Harman/Kardon system. The hands-free energy cargo door on Outback AWD Sport and AWD Touring allows simple, touch-free, opening too.
Merely utilizing your physique to defend the sensor on the gate (which is housed within the Subaru emblem on the rear tailgate of the automobile), with the entry key in shut proximity, allows operation. Even the opening velocity of the boot has been improved.
9 colors will characteristic on the brand new Outback, together with Autumn Inexperienced Metallic and Sensible Bronze Metallic (each new choices). These are joined by Crystal White Pearl, Magnetite Gray Metallic, Ice Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Silica and Darkish Blue Pearl.
The bottom Outback and Touring variants can be had in Storm Gray Metallic and Crimson Purple Pearl. The 2021 Subaru Outback AWD Sport is priced from $44,490 plus on-roads, and the Touring begins $47,790 plus on-roads.
Contact your nearest Subaru vendor for extra data, or go to www.subaru.com.au
