Used 2019 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Surprised at how much we love this car
Corrine, Rockaway, NJ, 12/08/2018
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
159 of 164 people found this review helpful
We had a 2016 Forester and we liked it, but didn't love it, so when we were looking to trade in our lease Subaru wasn't really a top contender. Luckily, we were distracted by a move when our lease was coming due, so we had to find a new car fast. We wanted to purchase and Subaru offered 0% financing. As it turned out, we needed a 60 month plan, but that was still offered at 1.9% financing. The car was nice, but it wasn't until we got it home that we realized how wonderful it is. The color is gorgeous- we got a brown cinammon :). But what has blown me away is the intuitiveness of all the features. The headlamps track the road in front of you, making night driving a lot easier. The rear camera is so crystal clear compared to our old Forester. The car play feature is so easy to use and makes driving safer with the huge screen. The car handles beautifully and though formal reviews say the pick up lags, my husband and I don't feel that way at all. The car accelerates smoothly. We also love the storage in the back. I think we will be enjoying this car for years to come. I'm so glad we went with another Subaru. I absolutely love getting in this car as it is a pleasure to drive.
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Underrated vehicle
CJ, Chicago, IL, 01/18/2019
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
59 of 62 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. I traded my 2009 jeep commander for an outback in November and all i can say is that i love this car. I use it for field work as well as a daily driver and the outback is just as capable as the was jeep offroad. I have read a lot of reviews about acceleration and being described as "slow". This is all relative to the reviewer but after test driving everything from the new pickups to passenger cars, would describe the acceleration on the 2.5 as being average to slightly above average. The fuel economy is fantastic, average 30mph on the highway/interstate (80mph) and i'm getting 23mpg in town. I'm 6' tall and this car comfortably fits a car seat in the back without having to move the driver or passenger seat forward. I am also i'm very please with the cargo space in the back, as well as the easy roof rail system is great for hiding the rails to reduce highway noise when my bike is not in the rack. technology and everything being very user friendly is also a huge bonus. Like i said in the title, this car is very underrated and in my opinion kills the domestic competitors when comparing similar vehicles.
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In LOVE with My Second Subaru
Twotoned30, Milwaukee, WI, 10/22/2018
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
74 of 80 people found this review helpful
The heated seats and leather were so worth it. The big screen on the limited is a must. The rear cargo gate lift assist is a lifesaver for loading. It is so smooth and quiet. The only thing that takes getting used to is the eyesight controls. Lots of beeping when you beer slightly out of a lane or fail to signal when changing lanes. But I love love love this car and I’m so glad I didn’t get the cross trek.
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Overall a Good Car with a Few Niggles
wwwiz, Stamford, CT, 04/30/2019
updated 05/04/2021
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
39 of 43 people found this review helpful
2019 Outback Limited with all the safety bells and whistles. The Apple Play on this car continues to be terrible, a complaint ever since I bought the car new. The dealer keeps blaming the cord to my phone, which I have replaced twice with an Apple brand cord. Without Navigation, I am dependent on WAZE or Google Maps, which often take miles of driving before they display and the Apple Play connection can suddenly drop when I am driving to an unfamiliar destination. This is in areas of good cellphone reception, not some isolated rural tract. I was having trouble with the battery not holding a charge and the car isn't that old. When I decided to replace it I learned that Subaru installed a smaller capacity battery in the 2019. This was replaced by AAA with a larger battery. False economy, Subaru. Finally, this is a quirky car and the owner's manual is poorly written. Every time the car is jump started the passenger side window cannot be operated from the driver's side. I had to Google the problem as "no help from the owner's manual". It turns out that you have to have the car running, get out and go around to the passenger side, hold down the window button on the passenger side to reset this control. Whenever you turn on the car the radio automatically goes on. Why must I turn it off every time I start the car? The cupholders are poorly designed. No rubber flanges to hold in place drinks of varying diameter. The two front cupholders can only accommodate one cup with a handle, since it fully occupies the slot between the front and rear cupholder. No room for the handle of a second cup. Small radio control knobs and my knuckle is always hitting the screen affecting station selection. What is good: all the safety bells and whistles, especially blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert (helpful at the Costco kamikaze parking lot), adaptive cruise control and pre-collision breaking. I liked the fact that I didn’t have to buy options I didn’t need (such as a sunroof) to get these safety features. On the plus side, visibility is superior to the CRV or RAV4. The gas fill pipe on the right is another deviation from most cars sold in the US, but Audis and other German cars are the same.
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Don't Regret Giving Up Volvo for Subaru
phennessee, Morganton, NC, 01/18/2019
updated 01/24/2022
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have always been a Volvo driver, but I was not impressed with the Volvo 2019 SUV and decided to test drive Subaru and Honda. Subaru won hands down. I love my 2019 Outback Limited 2.5i. This car is so comfortable to drive, good gas mileage, and looks great. I like that advanced features are standard for Subaru. The handling is great. I haven't gotten to drive on a long trip yet, but I'm pretty sure I won't be disappointed. I don't regret this change one bit!! Updated Review: one yer later: I still love my Subaru! Fuel mileage is super, she handles well, especially in the mountains. I can put my jet ski in and out of the lake with no issues (When I use my husband’s Silverado truck to pull the jet ski out I scratch gravel). She is very roomy, we bought a roof carrier and can pack for 2 weeks vacation, including beach umbrellas and beach wagon. Long trips are comfortable. I can’t say enough positive comments to sum up how great this car is. Most importantly, she is solid and I feel safe driving her!
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