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Happy With 2012....Should we have waited for '13?
rayjayjjr, 09/20/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Our first AWD, now with 4500 miles. Needed something that had towing capacity and could pull 2000 lb. boat out of steep sandy boat launch. Certainly fits those needs with added plus of 31 mpg at 70 mph and 27 suburban with AC off. Will drop a couple mpg with AC. Does have an issue with steering drift. I don't think I would want a stiffer ride. This handles reasonably and soaks up wash board roads better than our soft riding minivan. Seats are somewhat hard. Engine and tran will roar at hard acceleration but is quiet at cruising speed. You may want to upgrade to model with power passenger seat.
A must for winter driving
Catucho, 04/15/2019
2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have owned this Outback for five years now and put over 130K miles. A lot them in SW Michigan, northern Indiana and eastern Illinois, where driving in lake-effect snow is inevitable and I am so glad to have the all-wheel drive Subaru with winter tires. This year on the I-94 stretch from Michigan City to Saint Joseph I counted over 50 cars in the ditch in four snowy drives. I could feel the icy and poor grip conditions of the road, a slight loose rear end, but never loss of steering or traction. While the car behind me lost it and went over the ditch into the trees. very scary. So that is for the good about the car. What I am not very impressed is the fuel consumption, which for me averages 20~21 in Hwy. It is a bit noisy at the normal highway speed in Michigan (80 mph). As for engine instruments, it is a bit scarce with only a needle MPG, which is totally useless. I would rather have a Temp or Oil Pressure gauge instead. Good towing capacity for the vehicle GVWR, although is seems a bit under weight at the towing limit of 2,700 lbs. You can feel the tugs and pushes of the trailer, specially if the trailer has no brakes. In general a very good, rugged small SUV (or cross??? Who knows what they are called) vehicle with some few and minor details in need of improvement.
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ken90004, 12/17/2013
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Owned for two year, have 36k miles. I had no complaints about the car at all. Good gas mileage. I towed trailers and a camper with it with no issues. It is great in the snow and bad weather. Best AWD system out there in this price range. And Subaru is dedicated to their customers. Top notch service all around. I spent a year of research before making my buying decision, and now as an owner, I will own nothing else but a Subaru.
wanderer
jpr6, 08/22/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 33 people found this review helpful
we purchased this new 2012 outback with the consumer reports recommendation. i wander if any one checked this car instability at highway speeds. this car drifts over the roadway and is tiring to drive especially for an older person. it requires both hands on the wheel and constant attention ,especially if there is a windy condition, then it is really off the charts. to compound this problem is the confusing operation of the various controls to perform various operations while driving this drifter at highway speeds 50-65
Love my Outback
gms4868, 10/11/2012
2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
After nearly 20 years of exclusively buying and leasing Nissans and one month into a 2012 Outback 2.5i limited, I couldn't be more pleased. The vehicle is very comfortable and nicely appointed and fit and finish is excellent. Granted, the pickup for the 4 cylinder engine isn't the best, but it gets you up to whatever speed at which you're comfortable and easily keeps up with the traffic flow. Don't know what the steering "wander" fuss is about, as the R&P system results in a sure-handling sports car feel. Moreover, overall fuel economy in the first month of driving has run from 25.5 to as much as 29.5 mpg over the course of two 600 mile NYS thruway round-trips and local driving.