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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Ride & Handling
My first drive of the 2012 Impreza was on dry, warm pavement, where both the
16- and 17-inch alloy wheels lent a comfortable ride. (I didn't drive the base
15-inch steel wheels.) You're always awa ...
Audio set
Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets. See the pages
indicated in this section for operating details.
NOTE
If a cell phone is placed near the audio set, it may cause the ...
Winter (snow) tires
Winter tires are best suited for driving on snow-covered and icy roads. However
winter tires do not perform as well as summer tires and all season tires on roads
other than snow-covered and icy ro ...