![]() ![]() The 4cyl had FAR FAR more engine problems and oil leak issues opposed to the 6cyl which is pretty much bullet proof. Not to mention even though Subaru sold more 2.4 engines then 3.6r engines. When i test drove a 2.5 vs 3.6r 2017 outback limited model the difference was quite literally night and day. Therefore, the 3.6r Subaru engines using regular fuel are going to out perform these new turbo engines Subaru has decided to go with in the 2020 models. But your still not going to see the same numbers as using premium fuel. Now you can compensate for this by using low grade fuel and adding in an octane booster additive into your gas tank. They are capable of taking regular gas but if you bought a turbo engine and want ALL of it's available torque then you should be using premium or at the very least mid grade fuel. And the same would apply for most any turbo engine. But you better believe i take a hit on torque using that low grade fuel on the highway and when i need to merge. Sure i can drive it around with 87 octane just fine. Being and owner of a turbo engine vehicle which is a 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 AWD. I'd have to agree and disagree with you to some extent. Leave your comments below, share the article with friends and tweet it out to your followers!įollow all Subaru news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram You May Also Like: How New Subaru 2.4L Turbo Engine Compares To Competition’s V6 Power Manufacturer’s estimated fuel economy is 26/33 mpg city/highway for the 2.5-liter. of torque compared with the outgoing model with 175-hp and 174 lb-ft. The new engine produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb.-ft. ![]() It now features nearly 90 percent new parts, as well as direct injection and auto stop/start, and increased output and fuel efficiency. Subaru keeps improving their CVT, so we’ll see how it performs with the new turbo engine.įor those who don’t need more power, Subaru still offers the 2.5-liter normally aspirated Boxer engine in the new Outback. On the upside, it does feature an 8-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters. Subaru has made a commitment to the transmission for its fuel-saving characteristics. If there is a weak link in the Outback power train it’s the Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission. If you are pulling a steep trail the 2.4XT will have plenty of low-rpm grunt to get the job done. More pulling power will be available from the 2.4-liter turbo with its peak torque at low rpms. This is a considerable jump due to all that extra available torque. When equipped with the turbocharged engine, the next-generation Outback is capable of towing 3,500 lbs. So far they have produced that in the new Legacy and now Outback. Iy also said customers would see smaller turbo engines developing more power and with greater fuel efficiency in the new-generation Subaru vehicles. The plan outlines every Subaru boxer engine will come with the latest Direct Injection technology. The 3.6R’s demise is no surprise because Subaru Corporation spelled it out in their “Prominence 2020" plan. Recent reports say the bigger Ascent with the same FA24 2.4-liter turbo isn’t quite getting its 21/27 city highway estimated mpg in the real world. The new 2020 Outback FA24 2.4-liter engine manufacturer’s estimated fuel economy is 23/30 mpg city/highway with the turbo. The 2019 Outback naturally aspirated six-cylinder 3.6R engine gets an EPA estimated 20/27 city/highway mpg and 22 combined mpg. The new Outback XT’s available torque should make a big difference for those pulling a high mountain pass loaded with cargo and people, when pulling a trailer, or climbing a steep mountain trail. of torque achieved from 2,000 rpm through 4,800 rpm. The new XT turbocharged Outback models benefit from a less broad torque curve, with its 277 lb-ft. Subaru says the outgoing six-cylinder 3.6R Boxer powerplant sustains just 225 lb-ft of torque from 2,000-6,000 rpm. The new XT turbocharged 2.4-liter Boxer produces 260 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. The 3.6R develops 256 horsepower and 247 lb. The all-new 2020 Outback 2.4 XT comes in Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT models and they are powered by the brand’s all-new direct-injected turbocharged 2.4-liter Boxer 4-cylinder that beats the current Outback 3.6R engine’s power specs. It’s sourced from the Ascent family hauler. Powering the 2020 Outback is a newly-available turbocharged 2.4-liter Boxer. When Subaru announced the six-cylinder 3.6-liter Boxer in the Outback was going away, many fans were disappointed. ![]()
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