Subaru Outback 2021 Review 17 / 20 Subaru Outback AWD Touring Sydney, NSW The sixth-generation Subaru Outback has landed Down Under with more style, safety, tech and refinement, but also higher pricing and no diesel option. For 2021, the popular Japanese crossover wagon rides on an all-new platform but retains its five-seat layout and its official classification as a large SUV. That and a $40,000 starting price now position it above both the small XV and mid-size Forester, both of which have long been more popular. With a slew of other premium medium SUVs to contend with, can the new Outback remain Subaru’s third most popular model?