Subaru Outback (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 03 February 2010
With its sophisticated four-wheel drive systems and extra ground clearance, the Subaru Outback offers the off-road capability of a more traditional 4x4, but in an estate-sized package. Previous versions have built up a reputation for reliability and bullet-proof build quality, strengths which have kept owners incredibly loyal to the brand. It's also why the Outback is a popular choice in rural areas, both as a workhorse and a family vehicle. This version, based on the Legacy Tourer, is more refined than before but it's not the most sophisticated car around, especially when compared to similar models such as the Skoda Octavia Scout, with a rather utilitarian cabin. It comes with a decent diesel engine though, offering useful economy while there's a large boot and plenty of interior space too.

Company Car Costs

P11D Value

The price of the car excluding road tax and first registration fee. This is used to calculate company car tax.

CO2 g/km

The carbon dioxide emissions of the car, which decides the company car tax band into which the car falls.

BIK Band

The percentage band used to calculate company car tax, determined by CO2 emissions of the car.

20% Tax / 40% Tax

The annual amount of company car tax payable based on the drivers income tax level, either at the basic rate or the higher rate.

S

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

2.5i S Outback 5d Lineartronic

£28,375

194

15%

£851

£1,702

£851

£1,702

2.0D S Outback 5d

£28,650

155

18%

£1,031

£2,062

£1,031

£2,062

SE

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

2.5i SE Outback 5d Lineartronic

£29,575

194

15%

£887

£1,774

£887

£1,774

2.5i SE NavPlus Outback 5d Lineartronic

£31,875

194

15%

£956

£1,912

£956

£1,912

2.0D SE Outback 5d

£29,850

155

18%

£1,074

£2,149

£1,074

£2,149

2.0D SE NavPlus Outback 5d

£32,150

155

18%

£1,157

£2,314

£1,157

£2,314

R

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

3.6 R Outback 5d Auto

£35,550

232

15%

£1,066

£2,133

£1,066

£2,133