Comments on: Subaru Outback Review

By: 4x4Pakistan

4x4Pakistan — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:22:15 +0000

With Spacious and comfortable interior, excellent fuel economy, standard all-wheel drive, high ground clearance and nifty roof rail system, the new 2010 Subaru Outback takes a big step in a new direction to keep pace with its strong competitors as the Toyota Venza and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:20:06 +0000

I had a 2006 Outback 3.0R. This was a superbly built car and great to drive. I would happily own another.

Yesterday I put 500 kms on a new Outback 2.5 auto. I hate the new looks, the car now has no character and it is plainly obvious that it has been designed for the American market, but I thought I could overlook this if it drove well. Oh dear, what a horrible experience it was. The handling was nowhere near as good as the old model and the 2.5 engine was absolutely gutless.

Subaru have gone backwards. My advice is that if you already own a Subaru and are looking to move to a new model, forget brand loyalty, don’t assume its good. Take it for a good drive before you decide.

By: devils advocate

devils advocate — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:03:31 +0000

can’t put seat covers on subi’s due to side airbags. you can only use the factory “road-kill” inserts.

By: devils advocate

devils advocate — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:01:55 +0000

before buying one with the CVT, try parking it in reverse on an uphill grade! Lots of fun to be had there!!!

By: devils advocate

devils advocate — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:54:18 +0000

they only do diesels in europe because the petrol ones have atrocious fuel economy and hideous emmissins which cost owners dearly in taxes.
If you want good diesels then buy european and enjoy all of the other features that you don’t get in a subi, like all auto one-touch windows, yearly servicing, no timing belts, power to your windows AFTER you turn the engine off, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, quieter ride, torquier engines, much better brakes etc.
PS i was a subi salesman until recently for 2 1/2 years so i know what i’m talking about!
Take a VW or Peugeot for a good drive and you’ll never buy japanese again!

By: zundapp

zundapp — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:09:21 +0000

So long Low range gear box! we’ll miss you.

The outback was the town car of choice for a lot of farmers, and farmers wives.

Being capable of ‘just need to check that fence’ on the way home from the shops, the low range gear box set this car apart from a sea of other crappy cars in the “soft roader” genre.

living in the snowy mountains, the low range has been a valuable asset on my 2005 outback.

I guess I won’t be upgrading any time soon.

By: Subaru for Sale

Subaru for Sale — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:02:35 +0000

The drive and grip of Subaru car are superb. I like the shape and features too. It is safe and reliable to drive. The prices of cars are also very reasonable.
Thanks for sharing the pic of Subaru cars.

By: Skip

Skip — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:14:47 +0000

How have you found the fuel consumption and servicing of the deisel over time in the city traffic?

By: Skip

Skip — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:13:05 +0000

I was in one today. Look up into the roof and note that it pulls down and connects when and as needed. You might want to take another look. Cheers.

By: Skip

Skip — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:11:28 +0000

Great revue as always. Would really like a down and dirty comparison between the 2.5 / CVT and the 3.6. The 3.6 is the same engine as the Tribeca but must really pull the outback along. I drove the 2.5 CVT and thought it a little wimpy, albeit adequate.