SUBARU OUTBACK – BEST CROSSOVER ESTATE OF THE YEAR 2023
We're proud that the Subaru Outback keeps winning where it matters. It was first named 4x4 Magazine's 'Best Crossover Estate' for 2023, and it's defended that title every year since. Add in the Subaru XV's wins in 2021 and 2022, and that's five consecutive years of Subaru taking this award.
The magazine, now known as Overlander 4x4, is a market leader in automotive off roading, testing four wheel drive vehicles from the world's top manufacturers. Subaru have spent over 70 years building cars that offer the best protection for you and your family, which is exactly why our cars are known for their capability on and off road, whatever the conditions.
Whether it’s an icy school run, a motorway commute or a wet gravel track ascent, permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE, the Subaru Outback guarantees sure-footed capability and total confidence at the wheel. The latest Outback is the most technologically advanced, sophisticated, and safest yet.
The judges at 4x4 Magazine were impressed with the level of advanced safety technology fitted as standard, the capability in all conditions and the spacious interior, making it an ideal family car. With the maximum 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating you will be offered the very best protection for you and your family wherever you go.
‘There’s never been an Outback we didn’t admire, even back in the days before Subaru had started calling it that. The company knows exactly what it’s doing with vehicles like this.
The latest model has more technology than ever before, but on top of that it also has everything you need to make a good, usable family wagon. Things like a roomy cabin front and rear, brilliant flexibility for carrying cargo and, no small matter, world-class safety kit. And on top of that, you can drive it in sloppy, wet, muddy conditions all day long.
It’s often said that once you’ve owned a Subaru, you never want to be without one. And there’s a reason for that. The Outback is all the family car you’re ever likely to need – and, in the real world, it’s all the off-roader you’re ever likely to need too.’ Alan Kidd, Editor, 4x4 Magazine.
Still winning, year after year
The Outback hasn't slowed down since. It held onto Best Crossover at the 2024 awards, then did it again in 2025, with judges praising its continued dominance even after the crossover and crossover estate classes were combined into one, meaning it's now up against a wider field than ever. That's a remarkable run for a single model, and it says a lot about why the Outback remains one of the most trusted family cars around.
The Outback's Best Crossover win isn't a one off. It's what happens when a car keeps delivering exactly what families need, year after year. Symmetrical All Wheel Drive and X MODE come as standard, the interior is spacious, the safety kit is genuinely advanced, and it carries a 5 star Euro NCAP rating. It's easy to see why the judges keep coming back to it. Explore the Subaru range at Nunns of Grimsby or contact our team today to book a test drive.
Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )
Has the Subaru Outback won this award more than once?
Yes. It's been named Best Crossover three years running (2023, 2024 and 2025), and Subaru has won this category five years in a row overall once you count the Subaru XV's wins in 2021 and 2022.
Why does the Subaru Outback keep winning Best Crossover?
Judges tend to point to the same things each time: genuine off road capability thanks to Symmetrical All Wheel Drive and X MODE, a practical, spacious interior, and safety that leads the class, including a 5 star Euro NCAP rating.
Where can I see the Subaru Outback at Nunns of Grimsby?
You can browse our current Subaru range online, or get in touch to book a test drive at our Grimsby showroom