Verdict
B
BHP
173 bhp
0–60
10.2 s
Top speed
124 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$23,000
Strengths
- Eyesight ADAS standard
- Cabin step on BR
- Boxer diesel still option (early)
Weaknesses
- Boxer diesel timing chain still
- CVT drone
- Steering numb
Notable tech
- Fifth-gen Outback (BS)
- Estate body
- 2.5 NA petrol / 2.0D Boxer Diesel
- Lineartronic CVT
- Eyesight ADAS standard
- Permanent AWD
Common issues
- Boxer diesel timing chain
- CVT failure
- Eyesight calibration
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across BS's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 NA
BHP173
Torque235 Nm
0–6010.2 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
GearboxLineartronic CVT
2.0D Boxer Diesel
BHP148
Torque350 Nm
0–609.9 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)38 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / Lineartronic CVT