Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring
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Engine:2.5-liter flat-4, 182-horsepower 176 lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined
Base Price: $37,345
As Tested: $38,355
Performance:
Standard 2.5-L engine is OK–optional 2.4-L 260-hp turbo is better
Mostly seamless auto stop/start feature
Good fuel economy—our best was 30.1-mpg highway
Impressive standard safety features
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Reverse Automatic Braking
Drives like a car, but has strong off road/foul weather capabilities
Refined highway ride, comfortable long distance car
Good ground clearance: 8.7-inches
LED headlights and fog lights
Comfort:
Great stretch-out front legroom
Very roomy backseat
An adult can fit in middle
Easy entry/exit
Heated and ventilated front seats (3 temps)
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Heated rear seats (2 temps)
Soft leather seating surfaces even in middle rear position
Utility:
Big, wide, power liftgate
Ample clearance for tall people
Flat cargo deck, no lift-over
Recessed cargo loops (8)
Foldout bag hooks
60/40 split rear seats fold flat
Handy seat releases near liftgate opening
Shallow extra storage under cargo deck
Covered, but easy to access child car
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seat connectors
Auto folding mirrors
Small power moonroof
Roof rails with retractable cross bars
Small door bins
WOW Factors:
State-of-the-art safety features
Roomy, upscale interior
Huge 11.6-inch touchscreen—easy to see and use
Excellent cargo capacity
Easy access child car seat anchors
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Big blind spot indicator on sides of rearview mirrors
Whines:
Driver Monitoring System a noble idea, but it can annoy
More interior small item storage would be nice
Bottom Line:
The 2020 Subaru Outback Touring wagon with standard torque vectoring all wheel drive has all the rugged/slippery terrain capabilities most people will ever need neatly
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packaged in an urban friendly wagon configuration. Interior room, comfort, and quality are great as is cargo capacity/flexibility. The topper is an outstanding array of safety features.
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