The legacy series from Subaru, on which the slightly higher outback is based, no longer appears in this country. The importer, on the other hand, remains loyal to the outback. The latest version with a slightly modified dress and finely smoothed LED headlights is rolling out with the same wheelbase (2,75 m) as before.
What is offered here from 34.400 euros can be seen. The chassis in particular stands out with its ability to confidently eliminate bumps. Even coarse carvers are only extremely filtered when they arrive at the passengers. Diesel (110 kW / 150 PS), which is one of the quietest four-cylinder diesel engines, is recommended as the engine.
Each outback leaves the factory with permanent all-wheel drive. There is no tension in the drive train, and the car does not react sluggishly or roughly when the road conditions change and the central differential changes the moment distribution at lightning speed. The 4 × 4 system also has a dynamic component - this is especially true for wet roads that the Subaru traverses more safely and quickly than cars with only one driven axle. A slightly modified, more direct coordination of the steering supports the basically agile impression that the outback leaves. Nice that the diesel is also available in combination with an automatic.
In terms of driving performance, automatic customers hardly have a disadvantage apart from the hefty surcharge of 2.500 Euro, but only have to cope with a 0,2 second delay from 0 to 100 km / h. With 9,9 seconds, the Outback 2,0 D accelerates properly.
It is important to know and it is somewhat inexplicable that the so-called eye-sight camera is only available in conjunction with the machine. It is an assistance system that recognizes other cars as well as pedestrians and, in the worst case, automatically brakes. Of course, an active cruise control is also available.
When it comes to interior design, the focus is on objectivity, functionality and solid workmanship. Praise goes to the renovated on-screen navigation system, the operation of which is now simple and intuitive. In addition, the monitor has recently been neatly integrated into the console. The remarkable trunk volume of up to 1.850 liters when the backrests are folded should not go unmentioned. If you want to bring a touch of noblesse into the outback, you should book the 2.590 Euro leather interior.
Author: Patrick Broich / SP-X