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2020 Outback Limited
Musicmaniac68, 12/26/2019
updated 12/29/2022
2020 Subaru Outback Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
After 3 months of ownership I am pleased with this purchase. I really like the 11.6 inch infotainment screen. Yeah it does make some simple tasks that a knob would do easier but not a deal breaker. Favorite thing is the driver seat thigh extension. Really comfortable on long drives. Some improvements I'd like to see is, passenger seat have same functions as the driver, including the thigh extension, and add 4 way power lumbar to both. For a black interior there should be an option for a black headliner. Another 20HP to the base engine would be nice and would still be another 60HP away from the more powerful engine. And last but not least, how about a sport mode option for quicker transmission shifts and tighter steering. Other than that it's a nice ride. Car is still doing well. The nav update putting the start/stop button on the front panel helps.
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Big upgrade
Ham, 11/26/2019
2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
I have owned 5 Outbacks since they were first introduced. This one (which admittedly cost a bit more than the first one I bought) is a significant improvement. The turbo engine is noticeably more powerful, and does not suffer from too much lag. I have not taken it off pavement yet, but the car feels firmer and more confident when confronted with serious potholes, etc.. The Eyesight technology works as advertised (I admit it kinda freaked me out at first) and makes time spent in traffic and highway travel easier. The new touchscreen takes some time to get used to but works well once you get its layout figured out. I would like to see some more customization on some of the driver assistance features (why are there driver profiles but no ability to customize car settings among different drivers?), and some like AVH require activation every time you get in the car. Bottom line - I would buy this car again without hesitation. I gave some serious thought to a Jeep Cherokee or RAV4 as alternatives, but am glad I stayed with the Outback.
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Disappointed
Sara Ann, 01/20/2020
2020 Subaru Outback Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
88 of 99 people found this review helpful
Our third Outback. This one a Limited. Had a 2012 (premium)and traded a 2017 (premium) in for the new 2020. I found my 2017 Outback far quieter than this vehicle. The 2012 was a noisy car, and I feel this one has regressed to that engine noise level. But my major complaint relates to the infotainment system. Whichever engineer decided to incorporate the climate control functions into the digital screen needs to be fired. The touch screen is difficult enough to navigate ( pretty exclusively use the steering wheel controls) but putting the climate control in the screen is downright dangerous. Non- intuitive, tiny controls, the glare is incessant on a sunny day. A major change in driver experience for Subaru owners. So disappointed, we are considering a trade in after only a few months of use. Tap, tap, tap. I feel like I am at work using this interface. Not sure the market Subaru was trying to appeal to, but look around. 20 somethings aren’t driving Outbacks. 40 somethings and up don’t want a huge screen in the middle of the dash needing to make numerous selections just to heat your seat. Huge miss which I predict will hurt sales. So disappointed.
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Head unit take over
Frenchguy007, 02/14/2020
updated 08/17/2021
2020 Subaru Outback Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
I've had my limited XT for 3 months now and love many parts of the car. It rides and handles quite well but the tech leaves a bit to be desired. Here are some of the issues: 1. The heated seats require going through different screens to activate. This is especially an issue when trying to back off heat since it distracts you from driving. Also, you want heated seats when you get into a cold car, problem is the head unit is slow when first starting. You have to press the screen and then be patient. If you think it did not take your touch you could be jumping around and have to start over. 2. The start/stop feature is three screens away and must be disabled every time the car is restarted. Because it is a boxer engine there is a natural shudder that occurs at every restart. Also, the car seems to restart when it wants to, not when I lift my foot from the brake paddle. Sometimes the car has restarted as pedestrians are walking across the street in front of me, they always jump in fear thinking I am going! 3. The head unit has started to act up at start up. The radio won't start for 20-30 seconds, the back up camera stays on for a short while after putting the car in drive, the screen goes blank, all kinds of quirks. I am hoping that this is cold weather issues and will disappear when the weather warms up. 4. The heated steering wheel does not heat between 10 and 2 on the wheel. 5. The rear hatch sensor and interior lift gate button are quirky and hard to understand. The manual is filled with warnings but short on clear instructions (honestly, this is my third Subaru since 2006 and the manuals have always been poorly written, I think they use Google translate from Japanese to English rather than get someone to ensure it makes sense). 6. I have the temperature set at 16 degrees in the car, anything higher and you cook. At that setting the car feels like it is at 21 degrees when warmed up. You get used to the discrepancy but it would be nice if it were accurate. 7. With the Limited you can enter your driver information but because the Limited does not have the facial recognition it has no benefit other than giving information to Subaru. Overall most of the issues seem to be when the car is cold. Once warmed up I quite enjoy the ride and the car. However I am worried that the head unit issues will get worst and not better. Luckily this is a fleet lease so I will hand in the keys in 3 years and not worry about resale value or long term reliability.
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Love the Limited XT
Sid, 12/18/2019
2020 Subaru Outback Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I wanted a 5 seater SUV with pep and the Outback met my needs. I purchased the Limited XT model. I test drove the non-turbo model, but did not have the horsepower I wanted. The XT was perfect. Seats are comfortable. The infotainment center takes a little getting used to. Auto start/stop can be a little annoying but you can turn it off if you want to. I really like the way it handles. Today there was some icy spots in the roadway, and the vehicle was excellent in keeping the vehicle moving and not skidding. Overall very happy with my purchase.
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