The Subaru Outback at a Glance:
Vehicle type: AWD, 5-seater SUV
Base price: $27,145
Engine type: Gas
Power: 260 hp@5600 rpm
Transmission: Continuously variable-speed (CVT) automatic
Fuel efficiency: 22 mpg/city; 26 mpg/highway
Pros
Many standard safety features
All trims are AWDs
Wilderness model has its own dedicated system with modes for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud
Cons
Clunky engine
Clumsy stop/restart function
Infotainment
6-speaker sound system
Audio input and USB with external media control entertainment
Satellite radio
7-inch infotainment screen in base models; 11.6-inch touchscreen in upgraded versions
Safety features
Blind spot and lane departure warnings
Accident avoidance system
Child seat anchors
Daytime running lights
Dual front side-mounted airbags
Dusk-sensing headlamps
Engine immobilizer
Post-collision safety system
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Traction control
4-wheel ABS
Emergency braking assist
Interior
Ample passenger space
Comfortable seating
Generous cargo
Exterior
Base model starts with 17-inch alloy wheels; upgraded models have 18-inch alloy wheels
Grille on Onyx XT model
New Outback Wilderness: own design of the front and rear fascias, wider moldings for the wheel arches, larger side cladding and matte-black anti-glare graphics on the hood
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