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Model Subaru Outback AWD Wagon. Pricing $39,990 to $47,790 plus ORC. Powertrain 2.5-litre (138kW/235Nm) Boxer four-cylinder engine, CVT transmission with eight-step manual mode, AWD. Fuel 91-98 RON, 63-litre tank capacity, 7.3 litres/100km (combined test). Tech USB ports front and rear, 2 x 12-volt sockets, DAB+ radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11.6-inch HD touchscreen. Towing 2,000kg (braked) towing with 200kg maximum ball weight. Warranty/service Five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, 12-month 12,500km capped servicing.
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Model Ford Puma (compact SUV). Powertrain 1.0-litre (92kW) EcoBoost turbo three-cylinder petrol engine, FWD, seven-speed DCT. Pricing From $29,990 plus ORC. Options include the $1,500 Park package which adds Adaptive cruise control, lane centring, active parkassist, front parking sensors and blind-spot detection. Safety Five-star (ANCAP), six airbags, rear park sensors, LED running lights, tyre-pressure monitor, reverse camera, autonomous braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure. Economy 6.3 litres/100km (combined test). Luggage Between 410 and 1,170 litres, storage tray and emergency spare wheel. Warranty Five-year unlimited-kilometre servicing warranty and $299 scheduled servicing first 60,000km.
Subaru Outback DESIGN AND FUNCTION The new sixth-generation Subaru Outback wagon is available in three model variants: Outback AWD, AWD Sport and top-spec AWD Touring. Each features a revamped and more powerful 2.5 litre four-cylinder Boxer engine coupled to a revised CVT transmission. Body changes are minimal but there’s plenty of new cladding to give Outback a more purposeful appearance. An active grille shutter maintains correct running temperatures and AWD and Touring models feature innovative roof crossbars conveniently stored in their large roof rails.
