Thankfully both versions have easy to use heating and ventilation controls which are not operated via the touchscreen. The SE Premium spec additions include 18-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, memory functions for the driver’s seat, sunroof, power operate tailgate and that easy to use and good to look at 8.0-inch touchscreen.
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The SE version has a 6.5-inch touchscreen with sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, fabric upholstery, heated front seats, air-con, electronic handbrake, reversing camera and outside are 17-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights. In the rear is seating for three adults with ample legroom and there are enough storage compartments and pockets throughout to make it user-friendly for business or family use.Īs for spec both SE and SE Premium levels are comprehensive. New decorative gloss black trim inserts with silver surrounds add a touch of sparkle to the overall front interior appearance and the centrally positioned new 8.0-inch touchscreen for the SE Premium version I tried, ‘lifts’ the appearance of the dark and solid looking front fascia panel. However, the quality is high and it feels solid and well put together with no squeaks or rattles, and with a reassuring ‘clunk’ as the doors are closed. Inside is where the latest Outback impresses most but it still remains traditional ‘old-school’. It’s not flashy and for some it lacks the must-have kerb appeal of say similar crossover estates as the Volvo V90 Cross Country, VW Passat Alltrack, Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer, Skoda Superb Estate 4×4 and Audi’s A6 Allroad Estate. It is a conservative choice in terms of ‘looks’. Living in The Cotswolds I see a considerable amount of these niche vehicles, they are more ‘country’ than urban living vehicles and an alternative choice to the now commonplace SUVs.ĭespite the latest 2018 exterior styling, new grille, front bumper, door mirror and headlights, the Outback looks a solid but ‘blunt’ offering.
It has a boot space of 559 litres (19.74 cu.ft) but this goes up to 1,848 litres (65.26 cu.ft) with the three rear seats folded, and for good measure it will tow up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). Steering Responsive Headlights which illuminate corners whilst turning the steering wheel make up the sophisticated and improved safety features and for good measure the prices of the models have not changed from last year’s line-up, although the 2.0 litre diesel versions are no longer available.Īt 4,820 mm (15.81 ft) in length the Outback is a large and solid feeling well equipped estate car with higher 200 mm (7.87 in) ground clearance for off-road driving.
This function is in addition to the previous features of Adaptive Cruise Control, Lead Vehicle Start Assist, Lane Sway and Departure Warning, Pre-Collision Braking and Pre-Collision Throttle Management. The latest Outback has a five star Euro NCAP safety rating thanks in part to its uprated EyeSight driving support 180-degree camera system which now includes Lane Keep Assist.
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They both have Subaru’s legendary all-wheel drive system, plus X-Mode and Hill Descent Control for fairly serious off-road driving capabilities. Both use a non-turbo 2.5 litre, four-cylinder ‘Boxer’ flat-four cylinder 175 hp petrol engine mated with a CVT automatic transmission. The updated Subaru Outback continues to be a 4WD crossover estate, conservatively styled and still very much a niche model from a niche brand but with a loyal customer following.įor the 2018 model year the range is limited to just two variants, the £29,995 SE and £33,010 SE Premium. 2018 Subaru Outback 4WD estate – Safe, solid and soul-less… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency).
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