Base Outbacks feature two stacked 7. Along with large touch icons and quick response times, the big screen features a rotary volume and tuning knob as well as some physical buttons for climate settings, which makes them easier to use. All Outback models come standard with the company's EyeSight suite of driver-assistance technology. Key safety features include:. Subaru provides a competitive—albeit unremarkable—limited and powertrain warranty.
It also doesn't include any complimentary scheduled maintenance. More Features and Specs. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. By Drew Dorian. View Photos. Marc Urbano Car and Driver. More on the Outback Station Wagon.
The Car and Driver Difference. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. The sixth-generation Outback appeared at the New York International Auto Show in April and landed in showrooms a little while later as a model year.
This model boasts a comfortable ride, a spacious interior, decent fuel economy and plenty of interesting technology. The Subaru Outback is a very good car because it can fulfill a wide variety of different roles and that means it can appeal to a very wide variety of different buyers. As well as telling you where to go to get the very lowest prices on new and used vehicles, I also cover finance, insurance, parts, detailing and other stuff too. US sales of the Outback hovered around the 60, per-year mark throughout the early s, but they took a big leap in to 93, and Subaru now sells around , Outback models every year in the US.
In general, the Subaru Outback is regarded as a very reliable vehicle but even the most reliable vehicles have their problems. With the Outback, its Achilles Heel used to be its 2. Because of their head gasket problems, you should probably avoid Subaru Outback models between and including the and model years.
The Outback is a Subaru, and Subaru is a brand with an enviable reputation for durability so the Outback will still be going strong after , miles. Considerably larger than before, interior space grew to include a rear seat that can comfortably fit three adults, and the cabin became quieter.
Cargo space and driver visibility are both generous. A new continuously variable transmission CVT notably improved fuel economy; we measured 24 mpg overall with the standard 2. The 3. A manual transmission is also available on more basic trims. Ride quality was impressive, but handling became less crisp, and the car was a handful in our emergency maneuver. A update helped handling, but the Outback lost its cushy ride comfort in the process. That update also introduced Subaru's EyeSight suite of advanced safety equipment, including forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
We suggest getting this feature, but it was only optional on high-trim models. A built-in roof rack is clever, but lash-down flexibility is limited; this improved slightly after the update.
More agile handling and nicer interior quality marked the Outback's redesign. Practical and sure-footed in snowy weather, thanks to standard all-wheel-drive, the Outback is a Legacy with added ground clearance and a slightly raised roof.
Thin roof pillars and large windows make for easy outward visibility. Ride comfort is impressive, but cabin noise can be annoying, particularly with the four-cylinder.
Everyday handling is responsive, though the car can slide its tail out in emergency maneuvers. For many years, only 3. Fuel economy is mediocre; we measured only 21 mpg overall from the base 2. Acceleration with this combination is adequate, but nothing more. Turbocharged XT models feel very powerful, while the 3. The sedan version was dropped after Front seats are comfortable and controls are easy to use. Later model years gained a telescoping steering wheel.
Cargo area is generous, with a flat load floor after folding the rear seats. Standard all-wheel-drive is a plus on slippery roads.
While most Outbacks are wagons, a sedan version was also available. The ride is steady and absorbent, and other than some wind noise, it is relatively quiet inside.
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