The 2018 Subaru Outback has been officially launched in Malaysia, and with it comes the brand’s long-awaited EyeSight suite of driver assist systems. If you want one, there’s just one CBU variant – 2.5i-S EyeSight – and you’ll have to fork out RM246,188.40 (OTR without insurance), but TC Subaru notes that this price includes a simulated 10% sales and service tax (SST) in anticipation of its return.
Under the bonnet, you’ll find a a 2.5 litre boxer four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 175 PS at 5,800 rpm and 235 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. As is customary with Subaru, drive goes to all four wheels through a Lineartronic CVT and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
Other mechanical revisions involve the dampers that now employ the Stablex-Ride system to provide better ride quality with less body roll. The brand’s X-Mode and SI Drive functions, also found on the XV and Forester, remains in the Outback, optimising control of the powertrain to safely drive over a wide range of terrain.
Visually, the new Outback gains a wider hexagonal grille (with active shutters) and redesigned LED headlamps with C-shaped LED daytime running lights. A reprofiled front bumper is another part of the update along with a new design for the 18-inch alloy wheels (wrapped with 225/60 profile tyres).
Inside, the dashboard layout remains reassuringly similar although improved materials are used for the trim and in other areas. A few USB power ports in the back centre console and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system have also been added. The latter comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, with a Harman Kardon sound system to boot.
The rest of the equipment list includes keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, 60:40 split-folding and reclining rear seats, powered tailgate with PIN code access, power sliding sunroof, paddle shifters and an eight-way powered seats with memory function for the driver.
On to safety, and the big ticket item here is the EyeSight suite of systems that features adaptive cruise control, lane sway and departure warning, pre-collision braking system, pre-collision throttle management and lead vehicle start alert.
To go along with EyeSight, the Outback also features Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, front and side view monitors, Vehicle Dynamics Control, steering responsive headlights, seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain and driver’s knee), blind spot monitor, hill start assist and Active Torque Vectoring.
Along with the existing colour scheme, there are now three new finishes to choose from, which are Wilderness Green Metallic, Crimson Red Pearl and Oak Brown Pearl. A five-year manufacturer warranty and free service labour package come as standard.
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Overprice car. Too expensive for Japanese car. Better buy BMW,Mercedes or an Audi.
RM246K. rather get one Perdana+Persona+Iriz +Saga… with $$$ left.
But but the Guy who is interested to buy this already have Perdana+Persona+Iriz +Saga don’t have a 4WD wo. If he still insist on buying, can U stop him??
Imagine 3 years later, you need repair Perdana+Persona+Iriz+Saga… You better sell off your underwears also for that money.
Audi ??
Must be joking.
Better is Volvo.
RM246k where to get Volvo with 4WD? You think Volvo will get cheaper when Proton is in same family? Lotus was never cheaper even it is owned by Proton also. Stop day dreaming!
design old fashion, car babes not hot.
Just the right kind of look and carrying capacity for decent and safe family outing. Not meant for ah Beng and Ah Kow type of hippy families.
(Like) Subaru Outback 2.5
(Dislike) Mazda6 2.5 Estate
(Like) Facelifted Toyota Harrier 2.0T
(Dislike) Subaru Outback 2.5
(Like) Proton Boyue 1.8T Premium.
(Dislike) Subaru Outback 2.5
Hi all, stop comparing n work harder
He he he, I like your direct & blunt approach. Cheers…
Concur.. For me still holding 3 jobs. work harder gais !
who would spend 250k to buy a Subaru and not buy a BMW or Audi???
Audi is useless and less reliable than this Subaru.
This Subaru is built to handle toughness.and country roads
Audi is lady like . Must pamper otherwise need treatment.
Even Volvo is tougher and better than Audi.
Toyota can with its Harrier, why not for Subaru.
There will still be people willing to spend RM250k for a Subaru bcoz they like & they can. This is called choice otherwise Subaru would have closed shop already, Right!
GOod Luck Subaru! P of Junks
don buy now….few months later will have 50k discount and free service included
Knowing that forever you will not buy it too..
Shiok sendiri commenting only
Pricing is EXORBITANT
It is CBU .not CKD.
Please ask the new government why did not lower down the import and excise duties yet but rather still in mind want to waste more rakyat monies on third national car otherwise Malaysia cannot achieve 2025.
Country debts 1Trillion bah. Old govt plundered
“The official Federal Government debt is RM686.8bil (50.8% of GDP).”
– By LGE
Simulated SST = Bargainable?
Good car. But by pricing it near to German marques probably will make it uncompetitive in term of sales.
and people say the stinger is overpriced lol
So do we have to sell our kidneys now to afford a SUBARU??
I prefer koleos signature over this outback
Applegreen,
Both the Koleos and Outback are very good for outing on country roads .
In terms of looks Koleos is better and Koleos is more comfortable than Outback
In terms of 4wd balance technology , I think Outback may have an edge over Koleos with a little sacrifice in comfort
Nevertheless , I like to own both of them if permits.
because it wont turn into a money pit in the future..
Outback is the best selling subaru in US, CKD XV with eyesight
I rather wait a year or two to buy a big Subaru brothers…. Ascent…. Now sell in North America.
Subaru should just bring in The ASCENT 7 seater and price it around fortuner..
Get a Mitsubishi Outlander, much more cheaper, got 7 seats and comfortable too. Also, it is Apple Carplay & Android Auto compatible. 2.0 enhanced is good enough, but if u need unnecessary extra power, get a 2.4 variant. I’ve been driving my 2.0 enhanced (360 camera, dash cam & leather seats included) for 1 week before it was sadly hit by a 360 degree spinning Mitsubishi Triton at highway, u can imagine the impact. Hit the driver’s side door which I was driving, badly damaged but luckily I escape unscathed. Solid safety features with 7 airbags. Now awaiting insurance claim, already missed my car.
Wah, so “cheap” only!
246k for a 2.5 NA engine?
well done MI. cant find a reason to pay for a yesteryears technology at this price.
Better buy CRV or CX-5 NA and still have money left for a subaru xv.
what to justify that price?
interior so dated and cheap looking.
those meter clusters stock from 90s ?
ffs , gimme whatever it is these guys smoking!