Outback in the Market
Utility and crossovers go hand-in-hand, and the Outback comes up strong on all the basics. Like every Subaru, its success will be limited by the automaker's insistence on standard all-wheel drive, which typically raises prices and lowers gas mileage — great in Maine, not so much in Mississippi.
More than other carmakers, Subaru has managed to lessen the sting in both price and mileage, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the Outback: It boasts competitive mileage and a lower starting price than much of the front-drive competition. Add to that Subaru's loyal owner base, and the Outback's future looks bright.
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Warning and indicator lights
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate momentarily and then turn off
when the ignition switch is initially turned
to the “ON” position. This permits checking
the operation of t ...
Defrosting or defogging
Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the airflow control dial to the “” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side.
3. Set ...
Reliability, Safety & Features
The prior Outback had above-average reliability, but the new one hasn't been
on the market long enough to gauge. In crash tests by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, the Outback received ...