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Robert Evens, 09/24/2015
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 50 people found this review helpful
Road noise isn't as bad as previous vehicle but still leaves a lot to be desired. At thruway speeds you really have to turn up the radio to be able to hear it. Steering responsive fog lights are a joke as they don't really light up that much when making a turn. Would much prefer a set of good driving lights / fog lights that illuminate the road on low beam.
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What a great vehicle all around !!! Unbeatable !
Calvin, 11/24/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What a beautiful car!! Best for the money. Great mpg! Best in the snow. Look beautiful. Subaru reliability! Cheap cost. Cheap to maintenance. Super happy with purchase and great to be a Subaru owner. Will be keeping this car until end of time.
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Lives up to the hype
ETZ, 03/15/2017
updated 03/18/2019
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 4cyl engine is surprisingly good with great acceleration, and fuel economy closer to the published EPA than any other vehicle I've owned. The electronic safety package came with the vehicle I purchased. It's worth the investment. Also, great cargo space for a vehicle that appears smaller. The all wheel drive is most appreciated in rainy and windy conditions as the Outback handles almost as well as driving in normal weather. It also has a tight turning radius for an SUV. Once learned, the navigation system is easy to use on the road with directional info displayed on both the driver's gage panel and on the center console screen. I also like the dynamic Cruise Control with automatic speed adjustment for slower traffic. It's a fun car to drive on the highway. My only negative so far is the basic level entertainment system that came with my vehicle. It may be the worst stereo that I've ever had in in fifty years of driving. The mid and high range sound is garbled and the base is at best poor. The sound adjustment features are almost non-responsive. I had it checked out by the dealer and I'm told that it is functioning properly. The upgrade to a Harmon Kardin package is almost a necessity. Otherwise it's a great value. My vehicle came fully equipped except for leather seats and the high end entertainment package. In 2017 I replaced the speakers and added a pre-amp which significantly improved the entertainment audio (around $500 at Best Buy) except that I get full volume with limited adjustment on the computer audio features (GPS, phone, etc). The upgrade also interfered with the computer health report which I can live without. I lost full functionality in Aug. 2018 of Sirius XM due to a software problem between Sirius and Subaru. It still hasn't been resolved, but I have learned that there are other travel radio options that do not involve a $200/yr subscription fee. Mechanically, going on 3 years, the vehicle has required nothing more than standard maintenance. It's still a good value.
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Will last longer than you!
Trevor F., 07/12/2021
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned this car for 2 years now and I’ve put about 60k miles on it. The car currently has 100k and hasn’t had a single problem yet! All I’ve had to do is oil changes and tire rotations, I did do all new pads and rotors but I did that because I wanted to I was told all 4 brakes were fine still. My only complaint would be that I wish it had a little more get up and got but it does the job, I’ve been averaging about 28-29 mpg and getting about 550 miles per tank of gas. My favorite part about this Outback is that it’s an absolute tank in the snow I have yet to get stuck and believe me I’ve tried… Subarus AWD is unbeatable.
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Very satisfied
Happy couple, 04/17/2021
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Money well spent
Best Car I've Ever Had
Mike Klien, 11/02/2020
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Outback 3.6R Limited in July of 2016 and it has been the absolutely best car I've ever had. I've racked up 63,000 worry free miles. The Eyesight safety system has worked admirably and the AWD is absolutely class-leading. I'm now a official Subaru for life mender!
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great value-more of the same- only better
jackpine, 08/28/2019
updated 09/06/2022
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
we recently bought a 2016 outback( our 4) and could not be more pleased ..I like the subtle differences /features vs. older models (pre 2015) like starlink, updated dash, option to collapse rear seat from the back of the car/appreciate a more quiet ride..but miss a compass ,electric passenger seat adjustment, eye sight adjustment compared to later models ..overall good value -expect we will keep this car for a long time...this model unfortunately lacks the latest safety features of later models
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2016 Outback limited
mark smith, 05/10/2016
updated 06/05/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this Outback to replace our 2009 Rav4 Sport (a great SUV) but the ride was a little stiff this Subaru has a ride of a car and is so comfortable i would recommend it to anyone
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Love my Outback
D Chester, 05/21/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Own two Outbacks (2008 & 2016)now and love them both. For our use, they are the best car on the road. The 2016 has a nicer interior and ride than the 2008. Finally found a great dealership to buy from (Classic Cadillac & Subaru in Atlanta). They were easy to deal with at the point of purchase and provided wonderful service for the recent sterring column recall.
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Highly recommend
BJ Lim, 05/22/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car, I heard many good comments from my colleagues in past few years and finally bought it. I'd recommend highly. Both I and my wife love this car.
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