On-road AND off-road review of the 2023 Subaru Outback XT Touring with turbo engine, including price, features, handling, ride, build quality and fuel economy.

The Subaru Outback is a large family station wagon that has been upgraded recently with an updated turbo engine. It competes with the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack, Volvo V60 Cross Country and a number of midsize and large SUVs with five seats. The new Outback Turbo can tow 2400kg and it produces 183kW of power (245 hp).

Time codes:
0:00 - What is the Subaru Outback?
0:12 - XT Touring price and specs
0:31 - Fuel economy test
0:50 - Outback Sport vs Touring
1:00 - In this video
0:18 - Budget Direct
1:24 - Sapphire blue & black nappa leather
1:47 - Beige and black interiors
2:00 - Nappa leather seats
2:18 - High driving position
2:30 - It’s a station wagon
2:43 - Steering wheel
2:54 - Analogue gauges
3:13 - Vertical touchscreen
3:20 - Wireless Apple CarPlay
3:25 - Harman-Kardon stereo
3:36 - Climate buttons
3:50 - Driver monitoring system
4:10 - Gear shifter
4:17 - Storage
4:30 - Build quality
4:46 - Big five-seater
4:58 - Fits three adults
5:05 - Back seat space
5:15 - Headliner quality fault
5:25 - Rear air vents and USB
5:35 - Armrest
5:48 - Back seat recline
6:18 - Chrome styling
6:30 - XT turbo badge
6:38 - Tow bar and 2400kg towing
6:48 - Tow test coming soon
7:00 - Power tailgate
7:10 - 522 litres of boot space
7:22 - Full size spare wheel and tyre
7:30 - Cargo blind
7:43 - Flip-down folding rear seats
7:58 - Fuel economy
9:00 - Premium petrol required
9:10 - Servicing plan
9:22 - Comprehensive insurance
9:35 - Warranty
9:42 - A comfortable touring car
10:20 - Turbo improves the Outback
10:35 - WRX engine
10:45 - Retuned suspension
11:15 - Touring trim benefits
11:40 - Polished dynamics
11:47 - Lower engine tune than USA
12:15 - 183kW/350Nm performance
12:30 - 0-100km/h test
13:06 - Braking test
13:28 - Comfort-orientated tune
13:40 - Ride quality
14:05 - Outback vs Passat differences
14:18 - Handling
14:35 - Tyres and grip
15:05 - Safety features
15:30 - Side cameras
15:40 - No hybrid or EV options yet
16:10 - Electric Outback in future?
16:38 - Off-roading capability
17:18 - Ground clearance
17:38 - X-Mode
18:00 - Off-road Outback mods
18:30 - Verdict

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