Nearing Obsolescence?
Just a year or two ago, we pointed out that there wasn't much difference between the Outback and the Subaru Forester, aside from price. Now that a larger, redesigned Forester is on the market for 2009, the Outback is running out of selling points even among shoppers who are dead-set on a Subaru.
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Shift lock function
The shift lock function helps prevent the
improper operation of the select lever.
- The select lever cannot be operated
unless the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and the brake p ...
Equipment & Pricing
Given that all-wheel drive is standard, the Forester packs impressive value.
Subaru shaved some $1,200 off the sticker price for 2009, so the 2.5X now starts
at $19,995 without the destination cha ...
Outside temperature indicator
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models
The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C).
The indicator can give a f ...