The updated Subaru Outback is mostly better than its predecessor. But losing the diesel is a step back … and CVT instead of an orthodox automatic still niggles.
Thought that the blending of two competitor cars would create an almost perfect One came to the fore when trialling the Subaru XV Premium and Mazda CX3 Limited.
Subaru is one of the original players in the sports utility sector. The latest Outback delivers old-school values with a new-age edge. We’ve scored a Lineartronic diesel in Premium form for long-term test.
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