Subaru Outback VI (BT) (2020–2025) (2020 – 2025)

Reliability score : 8.2/10

The sixth-generation Outback (BT code) is based on the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), offering a significant leap forward in rigidity, sound insulation, and safety (EyeSight v4). IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION REGARDING DIESEL: As an expert, it is crucial to specify that Subaru definitively abandoned diesel engines (the famous 2.0D Boxer EE20) at the end of the previous generation (BS) in 2018/2019. The BT generation Outback (2020-2025) has NEVER been produced with a diesel engine, in any global market, due to anti-pollution standards (Euro 6d) and development costs. The range is exclusively built around Boxer gasoline engines (naturally aspirated and turbocharged). This model remains the absolute benchmark for raised wagons, offering off-road capabilities superior to many SUVs thanks to its perma

⚠️ Weaknesses

TOTAL ABSENCE OF DIESEL ENGINE (penalizing for high-mileage European drivers)
Absence of hybrid powertrain (HEV/PHEV) leading to high ecological penalties in Europe
11.6-inch infotainment system slow and buggy on early model years (2020-2022)
Fragile windshield (frequent cracks from minor impacts)
Mandatory CVT gearbox (smooth but lacks dynamism)
High urban fuel consumption (especially on the 2.4 Turbo)

🎯 Verdict

The 6th generation Outback (BT) is an exceptional vehicle for those seeking the comfort of a wagon, safety, and true winter/off-road capabilities. However, buyers looking for a Diesel must turn to competitors (Audi Allroad, VW Alltrack) or to Subaru models from before 2018 (with caution given the reliability of the EE20 engine). In gasoline, the 2.5i is a pragmatic and very mechanically reliable choice. The main drawbacks of this generation are electronic (fickle infotainment on early model years) and hardware-related (fragile windshield, weak 12V battery). Prioritize a 2023 or later model (Facelift) where most software bugs and early issues have been corrected at the factory.