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A trifecta!
Susan Boesch, 06/18/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd Subaru wagon I've owned since 1980. I had forgotten what an awesome vehicle the Subaru is. When I decided to move on from my mid-size Ford SUV, I searched diligently for a replacement and finally decided on the Outback. I had forgotten what a wonderful vehicle the Subaru is. Safety is at the forefront of the design & the "Eye sight" option is a definite winner. The all wheel drive & its ability to take a little tougher terrain than a paved road are excellent-one of Subaru's legendary qualities. In addition to safety, the interior has been highly upgraded. The leather package in the Premium level is second to none. The leather is plush and has a soft, buttery feeling to the touch, not hard like my Ford. I would like to have a little more user friendly system for the voice commands but only Ford has the Microsoft Sync system which is the best. But I did not buy my Outback for the voice command system. All things considered, the 2016 Subaru Outback is a winner and I anticipate getting well over 100,000 miles out of it with only routine upkeep & maintenance!! GO SUBIE!!!!!
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Impressive
Paul, 06/19/2016
updated 12/21/2017
2016 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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First 3.6 Awsome
Rob, 12/18/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Previous Subaru was a 2010 2.5 Outback and while aI loved the car amazing in the snow and off-road I always found it a little sluggish when loaded with the family especially notaceable in the mountains. When replacing the 2010 We decided to to go for the 3.6R. We have had the car 2 months now and I am stoked with our choice. The 2.5 was a great car but the 3.6 is not only a great car, its fun! The performance is exceptional I love driving it. If you enjoy driving I would highly recommend the bigger motor.
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Subaru 2016 is Great !
Debbie, 07/28/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love this Subaru 2016 Limited that we purchased 6/30/2016. Roomy, handles well, great interior and technology features. Already taken it on one long road trip and also to the beach...so nice to have all that extra cargo space for our gear. Passengers loved the leg room and their comfy seats. Only thing I can negatively mention is that road noise is not as quiet as my BMW but few cars would be. I am VERY happy with my purchase of this car and look forward to many years of enjoying my Subaru.
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2016 Outback, not my mother's stationwagon.
Joanne Charles, 05/08/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Navigation voice control does not work. Navigation maps are not detailed enough. Once an address has been entered to the system, there appears there is not a second screen showing turn by turn directions. To complete the technology this vehicle offers, it could use both front and rear beepers. The cross traffic sensors are good but do not pick up stationary objects and there is no warning in the front, especially for parking or close encounters. Hopefully this SUV will offer a reverse automatic stop and 360degree cameras by the time my leases runs out. Besides the navigation, this is a great vehicle for the money. Especially impressed with eyesight and all the technology that came with a single reasonable package. The V6 motor is strong and both quiet and smooth. I have no regrets replacing my leased 2013 RX350 with this SUV and I especially like the savings.
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Disappointment
Tom, 10/03/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 14 months and it has been in the shop more times than I can remember. A basic list of features that don't work: Navigation interface, starlink interface, USB functionality, to finish off the tech cateagory the touch screen is very slow and glitchy. Eyesight system dumps a sever amount of braking power way too fast while on cruise control, which shifts down completely if the cameras don't work. The liftgate will jam and refuse to open even with no cargo making contact. I could go on an on about what all is wrong with this vehicle mechanically. Hose lines are getting wrapped around small motors around the car, the AC has was completely rebuilt week 3 and now requires full replacement and recharge. I have chewed through 3 batteries and Subaru can't find a power drain. I am getting rid of this vehicle asap before i am injured in operation. The recalls have been extensive and at no end, received another yesterday.
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2016 Outback Issues.... now gone
Mike, 11/13/2016
updated 11/29/2017
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2016 Subaru Outback in September of 2015 and sold it after Subaru stated the loud noise was “normal” operation. Love my new car with no issues and it is not a Subaru. We even got ride of or older outback. Reasons are: After about 5 months a strange noise started to occur from the back of the car for which I thought was the muffler. The noise was intermittent so the dealership could not diagnose the problem but told me to premium gas, fuel additive as it could be engine pinging. Finally they did hear the noise and stated it was very loud evaporator pump for which they were going to replace. After picking up the car, I find out that they did not service the car and only added insulation to try to cover the noise as Subaru stated that I am too "sensitive" and no one else is having the issue. This noise has waken my baby up from a sleep, made people come outside from their camping trailers where fans were on to heat, but again I am too sensitive and am hearing this. To this point there has been no resolve, I have been lied to by Subaru with repairs not performed as instructed and now loosing thousands of dollars if I have to get rid of the car. People like the look of the car and the features for which I agreed with but tell them my issues and they have moved onto look at other cars.
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nice car but some cheap materials used.
dh, 02/23/2019
updated 03/02/2021
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru. I like the safety features like the eye sight. The all wheel drive is great. But after spending $33,000 for car, I was disappointed in some of the cheap materials used. The molding on the rack on top of the vehicle has come loose and after taking it to the dealer while under warranty, they said they can't fix it. I had to replace the tires at 24,000 miles at the recommendation of the dealership, and had to replace the battery at 25,000 miles. There were a few times that the battery died on us and had to jump the car to get it started. I took it to the dealership while under warranty, and they said they needed to reprogram the computer as it wasn't charging the battery on short trips. They said that was a starting point. That didn't fix the problem and I got the car back into the dealership but it was a week past the 3 year warranty running out. They told me I needed a new battery. The service advisor stated that he wasn't a fan of the batteries and tires they put on the car at the factory as the stock battery was only 300 cold cranking amps. For $150.00 they would put in a 500 amp battery. I complained that the problem started while it was under warranty and it was only a week past the 3 year warranty and asked if they would work with me on the battery and they refused. (I also purchased the car at this dealership brand new) It's a shame that they have all the safety technology in a nice car, but they use cheap tires and batteries. I guess the the people at the dealership are unaware of the old saying, if a customer is happy, they tell 5 other people, but if they're unhappy, they tell 25 other people!
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Great car for family
Alan Litz, 08/08/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
If you live in the mountains, the 3.6 would certainly be the better choice but anywhere else, the 2.5 is going to be perfectly adequate and everything else about the car is darn near, perfect.
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recalled after one week of ownership
rufus, 06/04/2016
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We owned this car for a week and it has been recalled for a steering column defect. Subaru did the right thing with the recall and they gave us a rental car, but it has been four weeks and they keep saying we are waiting for the part. I hope this review draws attention to the problem. Follow up--It has been 25 days since our defective car was taken to the dealer. They told me it would take a week to 10 days to fix this. The car is now repaired. After 4 weeks I called the dealer and mentioned I posted on Edmunds. That seemed to get their attention and the car is fixed. THANK YOU
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