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Outback Shine Again
Barry Hecht, Latham, NY, 02/22/2016
updated 02/23/2017
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Consumer Reports Loves this Car, and so do it. I have yet to experience all of its features, so this is an early review. The instrumentation and infotainment/navigation/active safety systems are particularly well laid out. Ergonomics are exceptional, always a Subaru plus. I have only the 2.5 l engine, which is exceptionally vibration free and quiet. Acceleration is OK...not great, but certainly adequate. I can get better acceleration when I really need it with the paddle shifters. Benefit is very good gas mileage. I expect the CVT to be a real plus. I bought the car with the "eyesight" (active safety) and Nav packages. It is close to an autonomous car. I can travel highways without using the gas or brake pedals (careful...this is a double edged sword, but it works!) Note: No experience on reliability; car is too new. However, this is my fourth Subaru Outback (or predecessor), over 31 continuous years, and the others have been great in reliability. Second Review, 13 months: There are a few items on the technology side that are either difficult to work, or I have not learned them yet. Voice commands are 80% NOT reliable, and I speak clearly. Very difficult to control radio while driving ---(touch controls on screen for 36 stations). Autonomous cruise control was dangerous to use in a snowstorm in mountainous Vermont, but using Paddle Shifters worked great to control car on hills.
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Best deal for a practical off road car
Julius, Mountain View, CA, 05/10/2016
updated 11/15/2016
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for better access to climbing areas. For the price, I could not find a better car with high clearance that can handle off road driving along with reasonable safety features (Eyesight package) for long drives. This is a great, fuel efficient car for comfortable road trips to adventure destinations. The one thing it is not is a fun drive. It is a relatively low power SUV crossover, so it lacks acceleration and sportiness, but that isn't why you buy an Outback...
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Keep Your Outback, Outfront
richard flaherty, Camillus, NY, 08/04/2016
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
After only a month I can tell that this car has it all over the Toyota Venza it replaced, except, except, the Toyota, and others I understand, offer free basic maintenance (oil changes, etc.) and state inspections for the first two years, twenty thousand miles, which means the user will pay pretty much nothing during a three-year lease term, i.e., turning it back before the third maintenance date. Subaru should offer this perk. Nevertheless, I feel this is going to be a great car for me.
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Impressive
Paul, Bronx, NY, 06/19/2016
updated 12/21/2017
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It’s been about 18 months since my purchase and I'm still very pleased, very impressed with this car. The eyesight assist continues to amaze me. Such clever technology at a reasonable price. I’m a New England hockey dad that doesnt give snow travel a second thought. Can put three kids and their hockey bags and sticks in back and off we go. Aside from the smell...it’s all good!!
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Tahoe travels
Debbie Marquez, San Jose, CA, 06/19/2016
updated 08/01/2016
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just got back from Tahoe and the safety features are great . The lane assit helps on the curvy mountain roads. If you want more power up mountain roads get the 3.6 engine . Rides smoothly 👍🏽
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