Comparison - Subaru Outback 2017 - vs - Toyota Fortuner 4x4 GX 2016

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Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

Hilux SW4,Toyota SW4

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

28,298

Updated:

01 Dec 2016

34,576

Converted from AUD

Updated:

29 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

2016

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.50gals

21.13gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Carbide Gray Metallic

#505666

Crystal Black Silica

#000000

Crystal Black Silica

#000000

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Ice Silver Metallic

#B7B8C5

Lapis Blue Pearl

#294989

Tungsten Metallic

#BAB690

Twilight Blue Metallic

#566B99

Venetian Red Pearl

#8D1111

Wilderness Green Metallic

#97A497

Color:

GLACIER WHITE

#D6D4D7

SILVER SKY

#8F898D

GRAPHITE

#545454

ECLIPSE BLACK

#1C1A1D

PHANTOM BROWN

#8C6869

NEBULA BLUE

#5376B6

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

There are vehicles roughly in the same ballpark as the 2017 Subaru Outback, but nothing plays the same position. The Outback is a midsize wagon with standard all-wheel drive and about the same ground clearance as a Jeep Grand Cherokee. It's definitely an alternative choice but also checks so many practical boxes that it's a must-drive for anyone looking for a reasonably priced crossover SUV.

The Outback has the interior space of midsize models such as the Ford Edge and Kia Sorento, but its lower roof makes it easier to load gear, and its higher ground clearance gets it over rocks and through deep snow without a snag. The Outback holds similar advantages over smaller SUVs including the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Subaru's own Forester, with the further benefit of greater comfort and refinement. And with fuel economy rated at 28 mpg combined (with the four-cylinder) and 22 mpg combined (six-cylinder), the Outback offers good efficiency for its size and purpose. If you like wagons, the 2017 Outback offers a just-right mix of attributes that could make your vehicle search a one-stop affair.

For 2017, the Subaru Outback gets a new, snazzier Touring model that trades some utility for added style. The Outback's excellent safety credentials are further burnished with the addition of reverse automatic braking and automatic high beams to the well-regarded Eyesight suite of accident avoidance tech.

Pros
More spacious and comfortable cabin than many of its competitors
Roof and cargo loading heights are lower than those of most SUVs
Excellent visibility in all directions
Off-road ability is above average

Cons
Acceleration is lackluster, especially with four-cylinder engine
Gas and brake pedal feel make it hard to drive four-cylinder smoothly

By:

edmunds.com

The 2017 Subaru Outback two-row midsize crossover features exclusive all-wheel drive, two engine options, and six trim levels.

The 2017 Subaru Outback features a new, top-of-the-line trim Touring Trim model, adding exterior and interior enhancements, as well as an updated EyeSight Driver Assist Technology suite.

The Subaru Outback crossover adds a new range-topping model to the lineup, featuring a dark gray grille, 18-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish with dark gray accents, along with silver-finish roof rails, lower body side cladding, and Outback badges in a chrome finish. Subaru has also adds Brilliant Brown to its list of exterior color options.

Inside, the new Touring model adds a new Java Brown perforated leather trim with contrasting ivory stitching on the seats, door panels, and armrests. It also features a unique woodgrain trim with piano-black panel accents. Standard features on the newest edition to the Outback lineup include a heated steering wheel and the automaker’s StarLink infotainment system on a 7.0-inch touchscreen with navigation.

Power for all 2017 Subaru Outback models comes from a 175-hp 2.5-liter flat-four that delivers 174 lb-ft of torque, or a 3.6-liter six-cylinder that pumps out 256 hp and 247 lb-ft. Both engines are paired with a CVT with a manual mode and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Pros
New Touring trim level
Comfortable, high-quality interior
Good fuel economy

Cons
Engine computer takes time to shift from using paddle shifters to Drive
Navigation screen subject to glare
2.5 models could be quicker

By:

motortrend.com

Subaru enjoys a reputation for off road-capable cars, but I still managed to get the 2017 Outback stuck in the snow. Although its crossover SUVs still come standard with all-wheel-drive, Subaru made some changes to its drivetrains over the past couple of years, such as replacing gearboxes with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and adding what it calls X-Mode, a traction control and throttle program designed for slippery surfaces.

Amongst five-passenger crossover SUVs, the 2017 Subaru Outback stands out for its standard all-wheel drive and unique culture around the brand. Advanced safety is on par with competitors, but dashboard electronics lag the market a little. The new Touring trim gives the Outback premium style.

The Outback vies with the Forester for the top sales spot in Subaru's line-up, achieving success with its crossover functionality, giving it a high riding position, seating for five and useful cargo space. Subaru reliability and standard all-wheel drive are points in its favor. This practical car serves well as a family vehicle.

Pros
Standard all-wheel drive and good ground clearance make the 2017 Subaru Outback more capable than the typical crossover SUV, and its EyeSight system adds collision prevention. The new Touring trim brings premium cabin appointments.

Cons
Buyers will have to wait another model year or two for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. The adaptive cruise control feature, enabled by the EyeSight system, brakes a little too abruptly when approaching stopped traffic.

By:

cnet.com

The 2017 Subaru Outback ranking is based on its score within the Wagons category. Currently the Subaru Outback has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 33 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

The 2017 Subaru Outback has class-leading cargo capacity, excellent passenger space, and a well-built, durable cabin that makes it a good fit for families on the go

The Outback’s intuitive standard features, like an easy-to-use infotainment system and a rearview camera, make it an attractive choice. You can also opt for all the latest advanced safety technologies so you can feel confident and protected every time you go for a drive.

The Subaru Outback combines the comfortable cabin and composed handling of a car with the country-road readiness of an SUV. It will be a great wagon to take you to your next camp site, thanks to its standard all-wheel drive and generous cargo room. Still, if you spend most of your time around town, you might be better off with the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. The Honda CR-V is another option worth a look since it has more features and an even larger cargo area than the Outback

Pros
Roomy interior and back seat
Best-in-class cargo capacity
Good capability on slippery roads

Cons
Underpowered base engine

By:

cars.usnews.com

The Fortuner may only be the latest of many additions to the confusion of choice that is a booming SUV market segment, but Toyota has a steely-eyed confidence about it. “Fortuner definitely lives up to the promise of its road-less-travelled 4WD heritage
“Fortuner is positioned perfectly between Kluger and Prado; diesel alternatives to Kluger are selling around 1400 vehicles a month, or almost 17,000 a year. Fortuner will give us a significant slice of that action.

“It’s a great choice for people who aspire to a luxury SUV … they want a stylish vehicle, they want seven seats and the safety of a high-seating position and great visibility; they also want genuine 4X4 ability.

The Fortuner, shorter and narrower than Kluger and Prado, is chunky and solid; it looks like a mad scientist fused a Land Cruiser, Prado and Kluger together, threw in a bit of RAV4 for a laugh and then pumped the resulting mix full of steroids. It looks good; not too city-smooth, as do plenty of modern-day 4WDs, but country tough with class.

Driving position is nice, high and secure; the seats are comfortable and offer plenty of support. Steering is rake- and reach-adjustable. The paddle shifts will seem like a nice touch for some, but we reckon they’re wasted here. Visibility from the driver’s seat is more than generous with open spaces all-round.

By:

practicalmotoring.com.au

The Toyota Fortuner boasts impressive off-road credentials, along with the benefit of thousands of kilometers of local engineering and testing, with Toyota’s local engineering team involved in a great deal of design and testing for the Fortuner

While it may look big from the outside, the Fortuner is actually shorter and narrower than both the Prado and Kluger. Despite the exterior size deficit, the cargo capacity wins out on volume and versatility. With the third row in place, there is 200 liters of cargo volume on offer (to the roof). The rear door is manually operated on GX and GXL variants, while the top-spec Crusade gets a motorised rear door.

High quality materials and premium fit and finish sets the Fortuner apart from the HILux (except the bit of trim that popped out unexpectedly on the passenger side door). Leather-look highlights on the top-spec Crusade model make it feel more like a Prado than an SUV derived from a commercial vehicle.

Under the Fortuner’s shell is a dual-range transmission with switchable four-wheel drive. The driver can switch between a two- and four-wheel drive high-range mode and a four-wheel drive low-range mode

By:

caradvice.com.au

Normally, when a car maker launches an all-new product, it opens not just a chapter in that vehicle’s history, but an entirely new volume. That said, Toyota didn’t get the memo with the all-new Fortuner. Granted it looks sleeker and much more sophisticated than ever before, it adheres too closely to the concept of kaizen or continuous improvement. It ends up telling pretty much the same story, remixed and retold

Toyota has done with the Fortuner’s design. While the first-generation model looked sturdy, the new one is sleek. It’s all fluid and swoopy with a strong crossover-vibe.

Moving to the second and third row though, the experience feels largely unchanged. Yes, it’s still quite roomy, but there’s surprisingly not a lot of head room available (especially the middle occupant in the second row and the entire third row). Apart from that, it doesn’t learn any new tricks. The second row still folds, slides, and tumbles in a 60/40 split, but a one-touch tumble mechanism allows easier access to the third row. The third row meanwhile still flips to the side, but a spring loaded mechanism and rear-mounted latch point, attached to the rearmost seat belts, make it easier to store

By:

carguide.ph

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Diesel

Fuel Economy City USA:

25.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

32.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.98L

Torque:

174ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

331ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

175hp

at 5 800rpm

174hp

at 3 400rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

36.10Feet

40.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Remote audio control

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

189.60in

188.78in

Width:

72.40in

73.03in

Height:

66.50in

72.24in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

8.80in

Front Track:

60.60in

Rear Track:

60.60in

Wheel Base:

108.10in

108.07in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.80

41.30

Rear Head Room:

38.90

40.28

Front Leg Room:

42.90in

41.89in

Rear leg room:

38.10in

31.30in

Front Hip Room:

55.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.10in

58.39in

Rear Hip Room:

55.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

57.30in

53.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

73.30cu.ft

66.00cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2700lbs

6172lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

35.50cu.ft

27.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

30.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4673.80lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

LED instrumentation

Odometer

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

Power mirrors

Adjustable ORVM

Electrically adjustable Exterior mirror

Body colour Exterior mirro

Hydraulic Power steering

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket front seats

Cloth

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver Seat Adjustment

Adjustable Head-rests

Sports Front seat

Manual Slide adjustment

Manual Recline adjustment

Manual Height adjustment

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Reclining rear seats

Split-folding rear seatback

Split Third Row Seat

2 headrests

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Independent, double wishbone type, coil springs, gas dampers and jointed mount anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Multi-link, coil spring and anti-roll bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Wishbone Multi-link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Air conditioning

12V Power Outlets

Automatic Climate Control Air Conditioner

Body colour Exterior door handles

Halogen Headlight bulb

Headlights Complex surface Lens

Body colour rear and front Bumpers

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

12 total speakers

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

STARLINK Multimedia

7-inch high-resolution touch screen

576-watt-equivalent amplifier

Standard MP3

single CD

6 total speakers

Remote audio controls

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Rear height adjustable headrests

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Pre-tensioner seatbelts

Front seat belts force limiter

Height adjustable seatbelts

3-point Seatbelts

Options

Packages:

Standard Model - 2.5i

Convenience Package

Preferred Accessory Package

Exterior Options:

Roof Spoiler

Chrome Door Handles

Fender Flares

Chrome Exhaust Tip

Chrome Radiator Grill

Day Time Running Lights

Door Mirrors

Powered/Retractable

Front Fog Lamps

Rear Parking Sensors

Interior Options:

Fabric Seats

Central Locking

Foldable Rear Seats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Slate Black Cloth, cloth

#29292B

Warm Ivory Cloth, cloth

#8C867E

Color:

fawn leather

#9E7B5B

dark brown leather

#4B4243

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General

Also called:

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Also called:

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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