2024 'facelift' Outback due in the UK?

[Justin Time]

Anyone know when we can expect the newer version of the OB in the UK (or Europe)? It took a couple of years to get the Gen6 here compared to the US and elsewhere.  Same delay again?

https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/outback.html 

[royhartwell]

Hmmm, just had my 2024 OB for a week and it looks pretty much as the above US(?) link, only difference seems to be only black leather available in the UK.

 

Can't see anything missing/extra otherwise. I suspect there will be a 2025 model announced soon, maybe it will be a hybrid (in which case I'm glad we purchased this year!)

[Justin Time]

3 hours ago, royhartwell said:

Hmmm, just had my 2024 OB for a week and it looks pretty much as the above US(?) link, only difference seems to be only black leather available in the UK.

 

Can't see anything missing/extra otherwise. I suspect there will be a 2025 model announced soon, maybe it will be a hybrid (in which case I'm glad we purchased this year!)

Congratualtions on your new OB.  It has a number of positive improvements on my Gen5 such as the ground clearance, and improved Eye-sight system, plus a wider choice with x-mode, and better internal space.  Although personally, I'm not sure about the 11 inch infotainment screen, but that's the way most manufacturers are heading these days and I'm sure everyone gets used to it.

I think you're right, there's not a heap of differences, other than some cladding changes, and I think they've tweaked the eye-sight again too - although it's quite a good system already. I believe they've enclosed the cameras much more to ensure less chance of them gathering dust or being touched.

It's a shame they didn't go fully 360 with the camera options, and if they only would offer a wilderness version in the UK (nanny state says 'no'!) that would be a treat.

Yes, good plan to keep vigilant for when the only option is a hybrid or (even worse!) and buy one of the last 'proper motors' 🙂 . No spare wheel option for the hybrids either...shock (for a supposed off-roader, rural drive...utter madness).

[royhartwell]

Agree with you re the 360 camera. Had this on my previous Mitsubishi Eclipse which was VERY useful for parking etc.

I am getting used to the passenger look-down view now so it does work. One thing that's bugging me is that the auto-dip doesn't seem to work! Probably something I'm not doing but the headlights are set on Auto, I set up the Adaptive Driving Beam but it doesn't seem to dip with approaching cars. Had the same problem on the Field we had on loan so must be something I'm missing!

 

Otherwise loving it. Feels really secure on the road, enough umph for our needs and plenty of room inside. Seeing 30+ mpg (only on first fill!) so happy enough with that. Intend to tow with it soon so that should be interesting!