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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Safety
Standard safety features include side-impact airbags for the front seats, an
electronic stability system and active head restraints for the front seats. Side
curtain airbags are also standard, but ...
Ride & Handling
In the 1990s, Subaru's SVX was a quirky but compelling all-wheel-drive sport
coupe, but it wasn't well-known. It's the WRX that woke Americans up to the idea
of a Subaru performance car — and of a ...
Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the
following ...