Subaru Outback launched in Malaysia – 2.5 NA or 2.4 Turbo boxer engine, from RM280k


At long last, TC Subaru has now launched the all-new Subaru Outback in Malaysia. The Subaru Outback, first previewed in Malaysia more than a year ago, comes with a price tag from RM280,390. The station wagon-SUV hybrid is offered in two variants:

  • Subaru Outback 2.5i-Touring EyeSight – RM280,390
  • Subaru Outback 2.4 XT Touring EyeSight – RM310,390

Dimension-wise, the Subaru Outback measures 4,870 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, 1,675 mm in height, and is underpinned by a 2,745 mm wheelbase. It has a ground clearance of 213 mm. It comes with a MacPherson suspension setup at the front and a double wishbone setup at the rear with a stabiliser bar.

Standard exterior items on the Subaru Outback include:

  • Automatic LED headlights
  • LED taillights
  • LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
  • A steering-sensitive headlights
  • Reverse auto-tilt side mirrors
  • Heated side mirrors with indicator
  • An automatic wiper
  • Roof rails finished in black
  • 18-inch dark grey alloy wheels
  • Body-coloured side mirrors
  • Body-coloured door handles
  • Body-coloured shark fin antenna

The Subaru Outback 2.4 XT Touring adds:

  • Satin-finished side mirrors
  • Satin-finished roof rails
  • 18-inch gloss-finished alloy wheels
  • A powered-tailgate

The Subaru Outback has two different powertrain options, depending on the variant. Both variants come with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. A summary of the powertrain is down below:

Subaru Outback 2.5i-Touring EyeSight

  • Engine: 2,498 cc, 4-cylinder, naturally-aspirated horizontally-opposed, petrol
  • Transmission: 8-speed Lineartronic CVT
  • Max horsepower: 169 hp (metric)
  • Max torque: 252 Nm
  • 0-100 km/h: 9.6 seconds
  • Top speed: 206 km/h

Subaru Outback 2.4 XT Touring EyeSight

  • Engine: 2,398 cc, 4-cylinder, turbocharged horizontally-opposed, petrol
  • Transmission: 8-speed Lineartronic CVT
  • Max horsepower: 249 hp (metric)
  • Max torque: 350 Nm
  • 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
  • Top speed: 221 km/h

Inside, both variants come equipped with the following standard items:

  • Nappa leather upholstery
  • Paddle shifter
  • SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive)
  • Driver’s multi-information display
  • Voice command
  • 11-speakers with subwoofer Harmon Kardon sound system
  • 11.6-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 10-way electrical adjustment driver seat with lumbar support & memory function
  • 8-way electrical adjustment front passenger seat
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear air vents

Regarding safety, both variants come standard with Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Both variants featured safety features such as:

  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Lane departure warning (LDW)
  • Lane sway warning
  • Lane centring function
  • Lane vehicle start alert
  • Lane keep assist
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Pre-collision throttle management
  • Speed sign recognition
  • Intelligent speed limiter
  • Autonomous emergency steering
  • Driver Monitoring System (DMS)

To recap, the all-new Subaru Outback is now available in Malaysia in two variants with a price tag ranging from RM280,390 to RM310,390. Prices are inclusive of a 5-year manufacturer warranty.