During the launch of the facelifted Subaru Outback with EyeSight at the Singapore Motor Show, we were told the model would make its Malaysian debut in the second quarter of 2018. While that is still a few months away, an official price list from Subaru Malaysia’s website has provided us with the vehicle’s tentative specifications and price.
The sole Outback 2.5i-S EyeSight variant will go for RM239,688.40 on-the-road without insurance, making it about RM10k more than the pre-facelift model. As before, the Outback will come fully imported (CBU) from Japan.
Moving on to specifications, the updated Outback will be powered by a 2.5 litre boxer-four engine that serves up 175 PS at 5,800 rpm and 235 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm (Singapore spec). Drive goes to all four wheels via a Lineartronic CVT and the automaker’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
Also part of the powertrain are the SI Drive and X-Mode functions – the latter providing enhanced off-roading capabilities – similar to what you’ll find in other Subaru models like the Forester and new XV.
The equipment list includes LED headlights with C-shaped LED DRLs, powered sunroof, active grille shutter and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels. The auto levelling headlights come with an automatic on/off function and are steering responsive as well.
Moving inside, there’s a new eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. A Harman/Kardon sound system, plus a range of other media inputs and improved voice recognition, supplements the entertainment system.
Other items include a dual-zone climate control system with rear vents, rear USB ports, powered driver’s seat with memory function, electronic parking brake, smart entry with push start, PIN code access, powered tailgate and paddle shifters.
On the safety side of things, the Outback gets seven airbags – dual front, side, curtain and driver’s knee – as well as Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), blind spot monitor, hill start assist, Active Torque Vectoring and of course, the EyeSight system.
For now, the new Subaru Outback has yet to be launched in Malaysia, so don’t expect to see it in showrooms just yet. However, order books are now open for the first Subaru model with EyeSight for the Malaysian market. Interested?
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The winner of the highest car prices goes to singapore…they want to win everything because they are kiasu…
More than 200K still no turbo… what the…
A Subaru Outback comes with a factory invoice of about $23,500 for a 2.5i model and an MSRP of about $24,600. The Premium trim level adds about $1,400 to the vehicle’s MSRP while the Limited trim level adds about another $4,000. 3.6R models come with an MSRP of about $28,500.
Forester Turbo XT under 200K
23,000 is about RM90k. This is the after profit price of the dealership
Motor Image will get it for US$16k being Country Distributor. About RM60k
Then sell for Rm240k 4x 4x 4x 4x 4x
Bising and underpower boxer engine for 200k? Go for CRDI better
Dont forget the 23,000 US price you see is before discounts. After you bargain kaw kaw, you can get this Subaru for even at 20,000
Not true. See the GDP Per Capita. Singaporeans earn 6x what Malaysians earn.
For example….Average Singapore Government servant in Singapore earn SGD5000 a month (RM17,000)
Average Putrajaya Government servant earn RM1200
RM1200 vs RM17000
Also, CBU Toyota CHR in Singapore is SGD100,000 (SGD65k + SGD35k for COE)
In Malaysia CHR is RM150k.
Which do you think is cheaper?
Earn SGD5000 (car SGD100,000)
Earn RM1200 (car RM150,000)
or CBU BMW 530i
Earn SGD5000 (car SGD230,000)
Earn RM1200 (car RM390,000)
Habis la boyue..
In some country, this price cannot even buy u a basic spec Harrier. Amongst ASEAN countries, we r getting the best value for money, with cars nowadays equipped with more gadgets and safety. Kudos to the brands and to Gov for making our money’s worth the car now unlike during a certain long time leaders reign.
Subaru Outback RM109k bebas cukai langkawi.
Why compare to 3rd world countries? Why don’t compare to first world like Australia, UK and US.
Just because ASEAN countries eat taik, does not mean we should eat taik too.
Geography 101. Do u know theres a 1st world country in ASEAN too? How shocking, eh. And in comparison to that country, MY still get best value.
Please don’t bring politics into a car blog john.
Well, it takes one to know one
(Like) Subaru Outback 2.5i-S Eyesight and 2018 Toyota Harrier
(Dislike) 2018 Mazda CX 5
Like but without dino Harriersaur
CX5 is crampy, wasting money
Agree. Plus Toyotas drives like a boat while Subarus’ handling are to die for.
same price as harrier, people will buy harrier
For sheer driving pleasure, knowledgeable pipu will rather go for the Scoobie.
At that price there’s the Q3 and X1 to consider and to a certain extend the GLA.
Volvo XC40. Period
lol those 3 are are way worse choices
Grab a XC60
Will take subaru anytime if compare to volvo. Even harrier has better handling than xc90
200k+ for that bland interior lol. No doubt the drivetrain of subaru is proven capable, but this is gonna be a tough sell with that pricing in a market where brand, rv and design is an important deciding role
Subaru syok sendiri. LOL
Heard CX 8 will be priced around RM230k. If this is true it would be interesting how Outback and CX 8 will go head to head. Design wise CX 8 wins plus it can seat 7/8 people. Just have to see the spec sheet.
CX8 is big ugly car, same goes to CX9
At this price, I’ll go for the Mazda CX-5 over this overpriced subbie anytime.
Wait till you get in much cheaper exora or CRV and say, that it is much roomier, much powerful summore
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I saw a Nissan trailer yesterday with two units of presumably facelift X-Trail fully covered up judging from the silhouette of the vehicle. At RM238K – better wait for MI to drop the price, and I bet they would be the third quarter of 2018. The interior is truly outdated save for the Eyesight. At that price range, I would get the Toyota Harrier – it comes with Toyota Safety suite too.
Agree, the dashboard is so 80’s. They can sell in as new only in 1983
it ok outside and when come to interior with that price
sorry too expensive!
If they renamed it Subaru Hulu instead of Outback, I’ll buy one. :P
With that interior subaru charge 240k, seriously? That made harrier super bargain then.
Harrier recond if kaput no warranty, abes la
harrier recond ? bodonya dont know that harrier turbo is sold by umw with warranty.
The infotainment system and sound system should come in the new XV
its Subaru outback out of their mind price…LOL..
Haven’t those car manufacturer/dealer figure it out?
1) Bolehland car overall sales drop
2) German premium car sales up (over 200k) – Merc/BMW
3) Budget car sales up (sub/around 50K) – P2
4) Only mid tier car sales up (sub/around 100k) – Honda
– More people push to premium level with new tech and getting richer (BMW/Merc hybrid is killing it)
– Budget car buyers looking for best value (MyVi is absolutely killing it with safety and tech)
– Middle income buyer settle for less premium with good value and new tech (Honda HRV, City, CRV, etc)
As family shrink, and preferred multiple cars than putting all family into a car, the 7 seaters and large MPV and even large Sedan (Accord, Camry) is heading south unless significant value (e.g. premium feel like Alphard,Harrier although they are not high quality)
Now, this Subaru Outback target which kind of consumers?
Even Volvo XC60 putting themselves at German price range may get good starting, but doubted to last long in 1-2 years as the German brand and pricing strategy will whip off Volvo. Especially Volvo XC quality issues just surfacing…
To UMWT, those sports kit is no more a value la…this is no more 90s! The price is killing Toyo market slowly
To Bermaz, good start, but greed kills the market momentum..becoming niche down the road..
To Nissan, big potential models around the world, but dunno why settle for less into to local market
big mistake by subaru to price this high…for this price range, malaysians prefer premium contis like merc,bmw,audi,volvo
Reduce price by 50% for it to be able to sell…
good luck selling it
For the price it looks kind-off dated.
Scoobies have never been a looker but more of a performer.
What’s the ground clearance on this beauty ?
200mm like Forester & XV?
i know the price wont stay at that level for long, it will definitely get revised (due to poor sales) to lower value.
Even going down as low as 180K…i doubt it can make a sale