Chocolate & Cheese these 2 I took the Forester with 2 onboard up a local hill and it was struggling, overtaking 80-110 not a good idea😂 Outback XT no problem power available when you need it and lovely plush ride. And the fuel consumption was the same. Then I went with the wrx Sportswagon as I don’t need the towing 😊 and the handling was so much better than both. Cheers from SA 🇦🇺
Subaru Outback XT should call it an Outback GT to add 206 kw power on a 2.4 turbo. A non-turbo Subaru Forester STi should deserve a 227kw 2.5 turbo from a former WRX STi to become Subaru Forester GT STi.
By far the most thorough comparison between these two cars. Thank you.
Looking to purchase a XT touring Outback in a couple of months time, would love to hear more about your trip to Adelaide
Turbo with bonnet scoop and twin exhaust. This should be a must for both of these models with a manual gearbox also.
Very detailed comparison! Thank you.
Lol crazy that the turbo outback XT has a longer service interval than the non turbo (15,000 vs 12,500). Mind boggling.
Such great cars - modern, spacious, versatile, safe and sporty....ref 1, Motor mag, Vol.1, Ed.13, 1989.
The XT special is based on the sport NOT the touring. Get the basics right, at least.
Chocolate & Cheese these 2 I took the Forester with 2 onboard up a local hill and it was struggling, overtaking 80-110 not a good idea😂
Outback XT no problem power available when you need it and lovely plush ride.
And the fuel consumption was the same.
Then I went with the wrx Sportswagon as I don’t need the towing 😊 and the handling was so much better than both. Cheers from SA 🇦🇺
It’s chalk and cheese, numb nuts
Chalk and cheese
Any auto problems 🤔
You cant call a car an STI that doesnt have a turbo.. Subaru have lost the plot..
2025 models have the larger screen
Subaru Outback XT should call it an Outback GT to add 206 kw power on a 2.4 turbo. A non-turbo Subaru Forester STi should deserve a 227kw 2.5 turbo from a former WRX STi to become Subaru Forester GT STi.