Used 2019 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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SoCal Scott, San Diego, CA, 06/03/2021
updated 06/06/2023
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've had our 2019 Outback for two years. Anything irritating, annoying, or disappointing issues would have popped up by now. Any problems that would have caused us to second guess our purchase would have become evident. But there's nothing. The car still performs just like I expect it to; meaning a smooth riding, smooth driving, supremely comfortable, utility station wagon that swallows up cargo like teenagers hoover up cheeseburgers. Driver's seat comfort is paramount because that's where you spend all your time. The Outback's front seats are very good. Just the right amount of padding and side bolster. One day on vacation I spent 10 hours behind the wheel with no ill effects. Interior touch surfaces are high quality. The cabin is quite spacious. Hold out for the Limited trim level (above the Premium level). It is worth the money. The additional features you get are blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, power passenger seat, driver seat memory functions (very handy if two people use the car), very nice leather upholstery, keyless ignition/entry, a crackin' 12-speaker Harman Kardon system (Ozzy and Iron Maiden never sounded so good), and a power lift gate which I quickly came to appreciate. Most Outback Limiteds came with a package that included navigation, a power moonroof, reverse automatic braking safety system, and nifty LED headlights that will turn about 15 degrees with the steering wheel. Edmunds says that the Outback "doesn't inspire much confidence when driven in a sporty manner." Anyone driving an Outback in a "sporty manner" is in the wrong car and is arguably an irresponsible driver. I have a Miata for the mountains and a Mini Cooper S for the track. No vehicle can do it all. The Outback's steering is nicely weighted and the turning circle is surprisingly tight. The brakes and suspension are just right for this type of car. Yes, the four cylinder engine is not quick but I don't need it to be. I don't know if you'd want to tow a boat, however. I drove an Audi A4 with a CVT and didn't like it. The Subaru CVT is a non-issue. It works just fine. What else? City mileage is rather disappointing; supposed to get 25, I get 19-20. However, on a long trip I got 39 which is 7 over the EPA estimate. So, if you have more money than you know what to do with or are ultimately more concerned with form over function and image then by all means get the Audi, BMW, Lexus, or whatever. I doubt that any of the so-called luxury brands have any significant features superior to the Subaru which justifies their price. If you are looking for real value and the most bang for your buck then the Subaru Outback (or even a Forester) is certainly worth serious consideration. And some serious cash will stay in your pocket.
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Quite suprised !!!
Bearsgt53, Cairo, NY, 05/25/2020
updated 06/01/2022
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have ridden in older Outbacks and was not impressed with the hard seat and rough ride. My 2019 Outback is very comfortable and pretty quiet. Gas mileage on our trip to Florida was as high as 32.7 mpg. Around town it is a bit lower but still feel its sips gas and not guzzle. Visibility in this vehicle is outstanding. I've only had one chance to try the all-wheel-drive since buying this car and it worked perfectly. I usually buy Buicks, but am happy with this car and will stay with Subaru.
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BigBlue, Danielsville, PA, 06/02/2019
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the seventh Suburu purchase in our household. I traded a 3 year old Outback premium in for this 2019 Outback Limited with all the bells and whistles. My Wife has a 2019 Forester Sport and my Daughter a 2017 Crosstrek. While this car is often used for towing a small utility trailer for yard supplies, it also retains enough of a luxury feel for a night out. My one complaint is that the original tires should be better and probably will be replaced long before they see much wear. An optional tire upgrade would have been appreciated. On the positive side, I love the ride quality, solid feel and maneuverability of this car, also the excellent safety ratings and confident feel in bad weather. The heated seats front and back are great for the winter although I do wish a heated steering wheel had been an option on the limited model as it's standard in the touring. While reviewers often feel that the engine is too slow, I find it to be more than adequate.
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LUVTOFISH, Eighty Four, PA, 11/29/2018
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
First time Subaru owner and couldn't be more pleased. Great ride, quality, comfort, and all the unique gadget features that go with Outback Limited. I drove '08 Ford Explorer for 10 years so fully expect to drive Subaru much longer!
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Be careful what you wish for.
Ed H., Olympia, WA, 01/06/2019
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
51 of 99 people found this review helpful
We had looked at the Subaru Outback for some time due the the high reviews and loyal ownership following. Finally in December 2018 we decided to make the plunge and buy a new Outback Limited. After a couple weeks negotiating with a couple different dealers we made an appointment to test drive and purchase the 2019 Outback. LTD. Our experience left us wishing that we had opted for a test drive before spending the effort required to get a good deal. Our local Dealership offers what they called "Stress Free Sales Experience" and we discovered that was not the case at all. We had dealt for days with an Internet Sales Manager and had an appointment with her, once at the Dealership we were passed off to a different sales person. Back to the vehicle. This young mad did have very good product knowledge and showed us the features of the Outback, and there were plenty. During the test drive my (the male half) noticed and commented on the very touchy and sensitive steering. Any driver input at all and the vehicle would move quickly within the lane. I suppose that you would "get used" to that but it was highly unusual and unnerving to say the least. The other thing that shocked me was the amount of road noise. It was awful to say the least. I will say that we are not used to or are comparing the Outback to any luxury vehicle, we both drive Nissan Altima's, one a 2013 and the other a 2010. We had actually driven to the dealership in our 2008 Ram 1500 4 x 4 truck, and the Ram was MUCH quieter than a brand new 2019 Limited Outback. All I can say is the Subaru design team needs to address the drivers steering input and overall noise levels. We were sadly disappointed and went back to the local Nissan dealer to drive a 2019 Altima with AWD. Go figure it was similar to our older Altima's and just as quiet....and less overall cost. We are Nissan owners again thanks to the test drive of the Outback.
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