2023 Subaru Outback XT Sport (2.4T) 0-100km/h & engine sound

2023 Subaru Outback XT Sport
2.4-litre turbo-petrol flat-4CYL
183kW (249PS) and 350Nm
CVT auto, all-wheel drive

[Jase]

The 0 too 100 is very quick when you compare it to other 4 cylinders in this range which most don't have a turbo.

[nvnh]

Looks like holding brake would disable the useless "shift".

I have no problem with CVT, but for the love of God, just make it do what it's supposed to do (holding the rev) 😂.

[RR-htdb]

Actually, the 60-110 is REALLY impressive for the car and power figures!

[majormegapix]

Great engine. I have a '17 Forester XT. I find Sport mode gives the all-round best performance.

[tobychow]

The outback is no Ferrari, it’s a family car, what they need to do is to ditch the cvt and make the transmission reliable so they will last for years

[hughventer]

And it took them how long to bring back turbocharging?

[tonycoz]

How I wish Subaru Australia would bring back the Forester XT/GT

[OldManMick]

To quote Regurgitator, when it comes to Subaru generally (and the Forester specifically)... "I like your old stuff better than your new stuff". Died in 2012, RIP.

[madrx]

Winge winge winge CVT winge CVT winge winge .

[nguyenthaihoang]

many sources claim SUBARU will use Toyota for their next gen line up.
Forester with rav4 hybrid engine sounds like a plan

[reasonableguy]

Please could you guys test a VW T Roc R? 🙏

[JarodGould]

Can anyone explain why the American xt outback’s pull out 194kw whereas the Australian ones only get 183kw na na I just don’t get it cvt are beyond a f*cking joke now👎 get a torque converter auto or get rid of Subaru all together Mazda’s new cx90 will chop this thing to pieces 😂

[HyRax_Aus]

Thanks for posting multiple acceleration tests in both Intelligent and Sports modes.

Given the extra weight of the Gen6 XT vs the Gen5 H6, 7.3s isn't too bad (and yes, we know the tune is slightly conservative against the US model.) Comparing to Gen5, my H6 does 6.7s in Sports Sharp mode, 10.4s in Intelligent mode. It is a bit of a shame they removed Sports Sharp mode, but given it's the same engine as the WRX, it shouldn't be difficult to copy and paste the factory tune (or do your own) to replace Sports with the Sports Sharp's map.

I've found the best method of launch is to use ACC HOLD mode without revving up. Seems to launch harder than no brake, but I haven't measured times to know for sure.

[anasabduljabbar]

Can you please do a review for the mahindra Scorpio or the xuv700 when it launches

[RS.]

cmon subaru... i want a hood scoop and a manual gear box....

[Wedgetail]

Cee Vee Tee! If it weren’t for that I’d probably already own one.

[glowe]

Nice review, Subaru is well packaged. But its performance for a turbo is pedestrian. 8.3secs to 100kph without brake hold is mediocre...what a shame. To pay high premiums for insurance (+ premium fuel for turbo) for the turbo model and get that performance is...well disappointing to say the least 😧

[Kiwi_Dave]

Wish Subaru would dump the CVT ruins all their cars.

[justin]

The older 3.6r looks and sounds better. Smoother too.

[druscanam]

So let me get this straight, Subaru strapped a turbo to the already very impressive 2.4L engine which in N.A form makes 174kw only to get and extra 5% power (183kw). Can't say I'm impressed.