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Toyota Prado Vs Subaru Outback |
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Home Price Lists 200 Series
150 Series
Vs RX350 & RX450h
3 Dr Prado vs Pajero Vs Lincoln MKT
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Here's a quick comparison between the current 150 series Toyota Land Cruiser Prado specifications and the latest 2010 Subaru Outback. Although the two are aimed at different parts of the market I thought it would be an interesting comparison. The Subaru Outback is the latest version of the model up from the smaller Forester and normal height Legacy/Liberty. I've driven a few from the B4 to the B6 but not the diesel and to put it nicely I have not bought one yet. The reasons for not buying the Subaru Outback are based on the drive and personal preference.
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The Subaru Outback is a great package in wagon form, good space and refinement and power in the V6 version will keep almost anyone happy. Quality of materials is up there with the best Japanese cars in the class with the bonus of some off road capability due to increased ride height and AWD. The V6 is very deceptive being very quiet, smooth and powerful. The 4 cylinder version is energetic but requires revs to make it go. The interior of the Subaru is a blend of good materials and looks and feels integrated. It is not at the same level of Lexus or prestige marques but it is still a nice place to be. The only problem is that the design of the parts are not good enough for a car priced in this category. For example the Mitsubishi ASX has been design and hence better impression of quality than the Subaru. The exterior design is more aggressive than the old model but not quite likable. It is not a pretty car but most of all it does not look like the premium vehicle. (As it appears to be marketed as in Aust) Sure the angles are modern but it verges on tacky in terms of design. It also makes the car look small and cheap. The drive is not impressive for an AWD car
marketed on its handling. I guess you really need
time to appreciate the way it works or in wet conditions if you'll ever
understand. If you need a 'likeness' metaphor it feels like a
Honda except without the sporty edge. I would even go as far to say
that it is a Toyota Camry in feel but with different interior trim and
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150 Series Toyota Prado
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The Outback's boxer 6 cylinder engine is the real stand out. It doesn't have the initial torque of the Prado but the B6 is just so smooth and willing to spin. If you want a 4 cylinder the slightly smaller Forester is probably the better choice but as with all Subaru's current model range the design needs attention. We refuse to pay this much for an interior that belongs in the 1990's or much less expensive cars especially when there was nothing exceptional about the drive experience.
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