Outback 2.5 XT Limited
In terms of regular old driving, my Outback XT test car's drivetrain offers spirited acceleration, though there's a lag from a standing start — even if you floor it. By playing with the SI-Drive feature, I found the lag to be acceptable in this regard, but it's far from ideal. (I'll detail Subaru Intelligent Drive later because it comes only on the 2.5 XT automatic and 3.0 R, and I don't want to bore the other shoppers.) I took an interstate trip of close to 700 miles and was less than thrilled with the mileage. Being the turbo model, its extra power comes at a price. The EPA-estimated 24 mpg highway is what you'd expect from an SUV, but it seems low on a wagon. For what it's worth, the Volvo XC70 is even worse with its base engine. Subaru also claims that SI-Drive improves on mileage when it's in Intelligent mode, but the EPA rating is based on the default, Sport, mode. I did most of my highway driving in this mode, and in one direction I got 23.7 mpg according to the trip computer. On the way back, which was strictly highway with a substantial late-autumn tailwind, it read an impressive 27.6 mpg for the trip.
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Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
will be activated for deployment upon
impact when any of the following conditions
are met regarding the front passenger’s
seat.
- When the seat is occ ...
AUTO button
FULL AUTO mode operation:
When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the display
illuminates. In this state, fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and a ...
Fuel
NOTE
The engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline.
*1: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) is not
available, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 ...