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5 out of 5 stars

All round great vehicle!

Sabina Spencer, 04/09/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a very sound and sensible car not exciting and sexy but safe and reliable. I'd highly recommend it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle more than just a car

Adam Williams, 05/02/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had to buy mine to order. Dealer says they sell before they hit the lot. Three weeks before it got to my garage. Worth the wait.

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5 out of 5 stars

Glad to have chosen a Subaru.

Sheryl Venton, 02/15/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great car for road trips and everyday use. Well thought out design.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great ride

Lincoln, 12/04/2022
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Drives well, great car! But the Subaru dealerships are pretty poor in my experience!

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4 out of 5 stars

Great overall car with just a couple design issues

Bart B, 05/06/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I really like my 2016 Subaru Outback. It rides very well, even in the rain. It's roomy, comfortable, great family car, and reasonably priced. The safety features can't be beat. P.S. If you have an iPod Classic, don't try to get it to work with the infotainment system - it won't! Just buy an iPod touch. Pros: Drives like it is on dry pavement, even in the rain. Eyesight features are great (cruise control that speeds up/slows down as needed to keep a safe distance from other cars, automatic braking to avoid collisions) Cons: Acceleration from a stop is not smooth. Climate control layout could be better (2 buttons for the fan instead of a dial?) Infotainment system won't work with an iPod Classic.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Bang for your Buck.

robert, 05/13/2016
updated 05/26/2020
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Much more visability. Love the blind spot detection and lane assist options. Leg room for passengers is great.

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New is better!

PT, 02/27/2016
updated 09/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Our new 2016 Outback is outstanding! It is an incredible improvement over our 2011! I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in a practical, comfortable, reliable and safe vehicle! After having our Outback for 8 months we are completely satisfied. Subaru did an outstanding job designing the 2016. It is solid, safe and extremely well made. i would highly recommend it to anyone interested in a vehicle in the category!

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Better than I could imagine

Laura, 05/13/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm loving the car. It is proving to be even better than I imagined. Handles great on freeway. Love the EyeSight Assist system. Great when trying to back out of parking lot spaces.

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Literally love this car!

Dennis, 03/06/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Literally love this car. Great exterior and interior. Technology is a wow. Lane assist and eyesight work great and intuitive. Plenty of space including the second row is great for adults and really liking the heated front and back seats. Engine has reachable headlight cases and battery which is a big plus. Lots of compliments on the wheels and overall look of the vehicle. Expect to keep this one a long time.

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A car nut in a quest for the next best thing

BCWatty, 06/18/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am a caraholic. I am in constant search of my next car. I love the Subaru and here is why: EYESIGHT is an extraordinary bargain. Cross-traffic alert system takes so much stress out of backing out of a parking space, I never knew the anxiety I had until it was alleviated. Blind spot monitors are very useful and, again, ease my mind when changing lanes. Adaptive cruise control is very useful and makes road trips stress-free, and the lane-keeping assist steers the car back into the middle of the lane. The rear seats recline. The roof rails have built-in cross rails. The cargo area is huge, but could use nets on the sides. What do i wish it had? The passenger seat needs to be height-adjustable just like every VW ever made. All cars should give up their proprietary interfaces and just give us CarPlay or license Ford's Sync3. An option for a panoramic moonroof would be nice, too. Diesel option would give us low-end torque. My biggest gripe? Make the passenger seat height adjustable.

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