2010 Subaru Outback review
A few things have changed with the 2010 Subaru Outback. It's undergone a redesign that's full of positive changes, but there's one change I'm not crazy about - the exterior. It looks like it's been flattened out. The angles aren't as pronounced as they used to be. It's definitely not as sleek as its predecessor. Even though my home state of Colorado is casual, where even on a fancy night out you can get by in denim, a little spice is nice. I like my cars to look confident.
But it's what's on the inside that counts, right? The 256-horsepower six-cylinder engine provides plenty of confidence, while the nicely appointed interior gives passengers a comfortable respite from the outside world. As with all Subarus, the Outback has standard all-wheel drive.
On the road, the Outback is sporty and athletic, despite the five-speed automatic transmission. Of course, I could switch into Manual mode for even more excitement. If I wanted to go crazy, I could use the paddle shifters for some behind-the-wheel fun or to help with steep downhill grades on those Rocky Mountain passes.
This is a fun car to drive on city streets, the highway and even mountain passes. I had plenty of power on demand, and the steering and braking were tight and responsive. There was no body roll like you get in SUVs or vans, which is why I love wagons.
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Wiper and washer
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is
sufficiently warmed by the defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your v ...
Maintenance precautions
When maintenance and service are required, it is recommended that all work be done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by yourself, you should familiarize yourself ...
Headlights (models without HID headlights)
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spo ...