2024 Subaru Outback launched in Malaysia with Turbo XT variant, from RM280k
Perhaps the only “lifted wagon” in Malaysia, the 2024 Subaru Outback has finally been launched in the country, 5 years after its global debut in 2019. Referred to as an “SUV” by Subaru, the Subaru Outback for Malaysia comes in two variants, and with a starting price of RM280,390.
- Subaru Outback 2.5 i-Touring EyeSight – RM 280,390
- Subaru Outback 2.4 XT Touring EyeSight – RM310,390
The range-topping “XT” variant gets a 2.4-litre turbocharged engine while the i-Touring variant gets a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine. Naturally, both variants are equipped with “boxer” or “flat-four” engines. But more on this later.
The body style of the Outback itself is unique and it was popularized by cars like the Volvo V70 XC and several “all-terrain” wagons by Mercedes-Benz. The Outback is essentially an estate/wagon version of the Subaru Legacy (The Outback is still known as the Legasy Outback in Japan). It also gets a raised ride height and plastic claddings all around.
Measuring 4,870 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, 1,675 mm tall, and with a wheelbase measuring 2,745 mm long, the Subaru Outback is about the size of a Toyota Camry, albeit its wagon body and lifted ride height. The only other Japanese wagon in the Malaysian market would be the Mazda 6 Wagon, although it isn’t of the lifted kind.
Built with an adventurous lifestyle in mind, the Subaru Outback for Malaysia is rather decked out with “off-road” items like roof rails, all-around plastic claddings, big claddings on the front bumpers, and fog lights. It seems that all that is left to do to make it even more “soft-road-capable” would be to fit a set of all-terrain tires.
If you go for the “entry-level” Subaru Outback 2.5L i-Touring Eyesight, you will get the following exterior equipment as standard:
- LED Automatic headlights with LED DRLs
- Steering responsive headlights
- LED taillights
- Roof rails with black finishing
- 18-inch dark grey alloy wheels
- Body-colour finishing for side mirrors, door handles, and antenna
The range-topping Subaru Outback 2.4L XT Eyesight adds:
- 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
- Satin finishing for side mirrors, door handles, and antenna
Although only 2 variants are offered for the Subaru Outback in Malaysia, they are significantly different as both come with different powertrains. The 2.5L i-Touring EyeSight gets a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre boxer engine while the 2.4L XT Eyesight gets a 2.4-litre turbocharged boxer engine. The less powerful variant’s powertrain setup is as such:
- Engine: 2.5-litre, flat-4 (boxer), naturally aspirated, direct fuel injection
- Transmission: Lineartronic CVT with 8 virtual “manual” gears
- Max horsepower: 188 PS @ 5,800 rpm
- Max torque: 252 Nm @3,400-4,600 rpm
- Drivetrain: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds
- Top speed: 206 km/h
- Fuel Consumption: 7.3 l/100km
The more powerful Outback XT variant gets the following setup:
- Engine: 2.4-litre, flat-4 (boxer), turbocharged, direct fuel injection
- Transmission: Lineartronic CVT with 8 virtual “manual” gears
- Max horsepower: 249 PS @ 5,200-6,000 rpm
- Max torque: 350 Nm @2,000-4,800 rpm
- Drivetrain: Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
- Top speed: 221 km/h
- Fuel Consumption: 9.0 l/100km
Inside, the Subaru Outback boasts a large portrait head unit layout that can also be found in the WRX. The interior is decorated with Nappa leather and you get an outdoorsy yet semi-luxurious cabin. Among the standard interior items for the 2024 Subaru Outback in Malaysia are:
- 6-inch touchscreen head unit
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto, and Bluetooth
- Harman Kardon Sound System with 11 speakers, subwoofer, & 8 Channel amplifier
- Voice recognition system
- 10-way power adjustable driver seat
- 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat
- Tilt & Telescopic steering adjustment
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
In terms of safety, both variants, as their names suggests, come equipped with the Subaru EyeSight advanced safety system. Currently known as the “Subaru EyeSight 4.0”, it includes items like adaptive cruise control with stop & go. The full list of preventive safety items on the Subaru Outback are:
- Subaru EyeSight 4.0
- EyeSight Assist Monitot
- Steering Responsive Headlights
- Adaptive Driving Beam
- Anti-Pinch Power Windows
- Rear occupant detection system
- Child-proof rear door locks
- Anti-slip side sill steps
- Hands-free anti-pinch power rear gate with memory function
- Emergency stop signal
- Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Multi-view monitor system
The 2024 Subaru Outback is on display at The Gasket Alley, Petaling Jaya from 20-21 September, 2024. Prices mentioned here are on-the-road, and without insurance
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