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Subaru Outback
The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Subaru OutbackMitsubishi Outlander
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Outlander 2.4 G 7-Seat / PHEV G Premium 5-Seat
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)
Width
1,875 mm
1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)
Height
1,675 mm
1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)
Top speed
210 km/h
195 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)
Tank size
63 L
60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax bracket savings across all models.
- 50–80 km pure EV zero-emission commuting on PHEV.
- Standard 7-seat layout on petrol variants.
What’s not so good
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
- CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.