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4 out of 5 stars

still lookin

johnny, 02/18/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 16 people found this review helpful

seems to be concern about the tire wear for the outback and some folks claim to change out the standard tires

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Outback is out of this world!

F. Brennan, 01/12/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 22 people found this review helpful

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5 out of 5 stars

My adventure vehicle

James W. Chapek, 03/09/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 23 people found this review helpful

Have not purchased due to the fact they would not give me enough for my trade in. and you did not give me the rigt price for the right car. it is a 2016 Outback with the 3.6 engine< I believe the pkg is a 27

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Go power

Betty Hannigan, 11/15/2016
updated 05/30/2017
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Love the AWD. My 2016 has much more pickup and room than my 2003. Can fit 3 grandchildren with car seats in back seat. Awesome car

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5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased. Great value.

Hiland Hawk, 05/03/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Went from Honda CRV to Outback with lane change technology. Drives like larger vehicle. Lots of power.

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I'm Sold

Wayne Hartman, 05/09/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Love the car. Love the ride. I love it more with every mile I drive.

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Almost Perfect!

mickey, 06/01/2017
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The active safety technology is amazing, particularly the active cruise control. Fuel economy is pretty remarkable on trips if you keep the speed @ 65 or lower but still good for a vehicle of this size. The handling (steering ) is a little twitchy. You don't feel like you're driving a BMW. The turning radius is great. The Nav system pretty much sucks. It has given wrong directions on multiple occasions and the map updates don't come around very often. We have the leather seats and the small front seat cushions do not support the thighs very well. The ride is pretty smooth. The entertainment system should be thrown out and replaced with Android or Apple instead.

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5 out of 5 stars

There's really not much to say.

Paul Caparotta, 05/05/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've owned this car a month and I love it so far. It's pretty much everything I'd imagined.

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Young women tell me how much they like the looks

Bake, 01/26/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The safety features are outstanding! I don't think anyone has done it better. The size is just right. It has great maneuverability and still has lots of easy loading cargo area. I have had young women tell me in the parking lot how much they like the looks of my car. The price was good and the resale value is good as well. The bottom line is that I have owned quite a few cars but none that I have liked better than this one. Did I mention the great safety features?

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Young women tell me how much they like the looks

Bake, 01/26/2018
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The safety features are outstanding! I don't think anyone has done it better. The size is just right. It has great maneuverability and still has lots of easy loading cargo area. I have had young women tell me in the parking lot how much they like the looks of my car. The price was good and the resale value is good as well. The bottom line is that I have owned quite a few cars but none that I have liked better than this one. Did I mention the great safety features?

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