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"Could use a little more power but it has handled everything so far"

"It has a very touchy acceleration, almost a lurching effect. The dealer says this is normal because of the type of transmission that is used to give better gas mileage. It still is uncomfortable."

"handling"

"It handles solidly for an SUV and the acceleration is very good."

"Too much delay when transmission engages into Drive"

"Somewhat sluggish acceleration until it warms up, then pretty peppy, possibly because of the unusual engineering of the transmission"

"for a very capable AWD with high ground clearance, the steering is tight, and car feels comfortable cornering. the 3.6R performs very well, and the mock shifting of the CVT is kind of exciting when you put your foot into it."

"Engine very noisy during acceleration, but is very quiet otherwise."

"3.6 has plenty of get up and go, Can handle the hills and elevation of CO"

"3.6L. very good acceleration, powerful engine, holds the road, good traction on wet and snow, excellent for our mountain regions"

"Excellent acceleration."

"Very smooth ride compared to others in category."

"handles differently than my previous 1999 Outback. Has taken some getting used to, especially when parking"

"sits up high, nice ride"

"Electronic parking brake should release when stepping on the gas. Doesn't always release automatically. Haven't reported to service. Brake and transmission locked up ONCE. All released ok after turning engine off and restarting. Also not reported to service."

"The ability to slowly accelerate from a stop is outstanding. The turning radius is very good. However, the steering seems too tight in the center for me, i.e. a little movement of the steering wheel throws me too much off course. Chrysler Corp's variable ratio steering circa 2001 was much better in this respect."

"This car with the 3.6 engine can really go when called upon. I sold BMWs in the 1970's and have driven their current models as well. I would say that our Outback is just as tight in its handling. The Eye Sight system enhances the safety when used properly."

"Sloppy handling, especially around corners/turns. The sedan version handles much better."

"The cruise control does not slow down when going down hill and the Suris radio has trouble connecting"

"The acceleration is decent on the 3.6r, but from a stop its a bit more lethargic than it should be. A snappier 0 to whatever acceleration would be really nice."

"Really like how it handles moderate to deep snow road conditions and heavy rain situations"

"The 4 Cylinder engine is adequate for cruising but it's under-powered and noisy when accelerating or passing. The all wheel drive is a nice plus."

"Acceleration & handling excellent. Dashboard lighting could be better, especially clock should be larger."

"Really like the CVT. Requires far less shifting to maintain speed on uphill sections than a geared tranny"

"4cyl feels somewhat underpowered to me. I drive many different vehicals as a transporter for Hertz Auto Renral. I would not buy another 4cyl Outback. Also, the outside temp and clock are way too difficult to read, bordering on dangerous when driving and attempting to read the small printout on the center info space."

"Very comfortable car to ride in very good gas mileage for that type car"

"Very slow first gear. Trying to merge into traffic can be tricky."

"It has a V6, and I often pull a 6x12 covered aluminum trailer. Handles VERY well with the trailer."

"I like the overall feel and look of the vehicle. I like sitting higher than a sedan which helps allow for a better high visual horizon, and it is more comfortable when getting in and out of the car. I am disappointed with the CVT. The power is not responsive enough for QUICK acceleration such as getting on a freeway with a short on-ramp. Even when accelerating from a stop, or getting up enough speed to make a safe lane change the power feels lacking. I drove professionally for 26 years, an"

"I have a 4 cylinder and acceleration when motor is cold is slower than I would be like. Will buy 6 cylinder next time."

"I have Subaru's "Eyesight" adaptive cruise control and love it. I use it all the time and it particularly is handy in slow-and-go traffic. This is our second Outback."

"It's just a nice vehicle"

"GPS is off by at least 1/2 mile and cannot be changed while moving. Back up camera and alarms miss largest UPS trucks and even people within in feet of the car. Body has tons of dents from parking etc. This is contrary to the TV advertising where the kids toys hit the car again and again. Drives and handles great in dry weather and gets better in bad weather. Seats are some of the best i've ever ridden in. Display is too reflective. Minor software bugs on the audio do not allow changing"

"The acceleration and engine control of this car makes it boring. You can push it to accelerate when its needed but for every day driving it is un-inspiring."

"good acceleration and driving position"

"The handling is superb, no complaints here. Acceleration is odd, quick pickup and then a flattening our causing the need to accelerate more aggressively. This is the only complaint I have with this vehicle (except that they eliminated the manual transmission on the 2015 model.)"

"The CVT takes some getting use to especially when starting out. Acceleration is good, no problems merging onto a highway."

"Isn't solid feeling."

"4-cylinder performance is barely adequate; will get 6-cyl next time"

"Does not accelerate smoothly when putting my foot to the gas. It takes a second and then bam with a jerk you are off."

"Subaru is first car to have eyesight navigation control. Using it or not you should never have an accident hitting the car in front of you. This car no matter what model stops you before you hit an object in front of you!"

"Car handles well and 4 cylinder engine usually has plenty of power. If I were buying it today I would likely get the six cylinder as it only costs about 1 mpg in fuel economy."

"It's wonderful. I love to drive it"

"Acceleration a bit slow"

"I got the 3.6 and the acceleration with the 6 is great."

"The 4-cylinder is kind of wimpy. The transmission is like a cycling road bike type of shifting. It jumps around a lot trying to find the right gear and never stays in one gear long enough to get good acceleration like when you are merging on the freeway."

"The Outback has responsive steering and good acceleration with the 6cyl engine. Three is limited engine and wind noise with this car."

"The performance, noise, economy definitely justifies the extra money paid for a six cylinder. I have owned both and really appreciate the 6 cylinder engine in my 2015 Outback."

"CVT transmission is sluggish, compared to older automatic transmission in old forester"

"Very smooth comfortable and quieter than any car I've owned. Excellent acceleration as well. Also less wind nose even with windows open."

"The engine sounds as if it's straining when accelerating. Other that that, all is good."

"Quick acceleration and good turn control. But the best part about this car is the Eye-sight controls. When I am on the road for 8 hours it hardly seems like it at all. Because I don't have to keep moving my foot from accelerator to break, it saves so much physical energy. I was astounded. This is the ver best part of this car. I wasn't even aware of what it did till after I purchased the car. Now I will never own a car without it."

"I was truly surprised at the quick acceleration and responsiveness of the 4 clinder engine due to the car's size. It is the first car I owned that has a tight turning radius. Response is quick and car holds the road. No sway around corners or curves."

"This is my fifth Subaru and first one with a 6 cyl. engine. When I consider replacing the 2015 Outback I will opt for a 6 cyl. again. Smooth steady acceleration and when you need it on the freeway power to move ahead."

"My husband would have purchased the higher horsepower auto but I feel what we have works very well. Being older, we love the "Eyesight" package. We feel it makes both of us better drivers because you need to signal before moving and it tells you when you are over/out of the lane."

"The 6 cylinder engine allows me to tow a loaded trailer and also has great acceleration for passing."

"Slow acceleration, blind spots on rearview mirrors, rear wiper blade always a problem. Burns oil, approx. 1 qt per 1500 miles."

"Only unexpected disappointing features are the engine is noisy and the navigation system is poor compared to Google Maps on iPhone and the mileage is less than what was posted."

"Most comfortable, best handling and quietest non-luxury SUV on the market. From 2015 on, it is 600% better than the Forrester. You are so stupid, you don't even classify or compare the Outback to other SUVs WHHHYYYYY NOT? Best, most efficient SUV on market."

"It accelerates well but I think it is just a bit rugged for us. I changed the anti-sway bar to lessen roll and a little better handling in the city"

"I have a high level of confidence when driving this vehicle. It handles the road extremely well"

"All good and satisfactory"

"Not very peppy when trying to merge on the toll way. It is an automatic transmission, but it jerks as you start forward from a full stop. I have driven another Subaru, same model and year as mine, and it did the same thing."

"Acceleration is very good considering it's a 4 cylinder engine with a CVT. Handling is good, but especially awesome in snow. Considering the large cargo space, it's amazing that it gets mileage in the high 20s generally, up to 32 mpg on trips."

"Under powered. Drive system occasionally doesn't know what gear to be in."

"Acceleration adequate, a few more hp would be nice, but gas mileage may suffer. Still amazed in how the Outback with the 18 rims handles in the twisty mountain roads. And, the full time 4 wheel drive is reassuring."

"Better acceleration than expected"

"Paddle shifting makes mountain driving more enjoyable. No constant braking on mountain curves and hills."

"Eyesight system is fantastic, Fun to drive"

"If we had it to do over, we'd probably choose the V-6 engine for more acceleration during passing situations."

"For the price that I paid for this vehicle, the engine should have a bit more power than this vehicle does."

"4 cylinder car acceleration is a little slow, little road feel, not particularly fun to drive (my previous Forester was more fun to drive)"

"Shifting is rough"

"It is a joy to drive as its safety feature (cameras, etc) keep it and us mindful of all around us. The handling is the best of any car we've ever owned and the seats are a perfect fit for whomever is driving. Climate controls maintain an optimum comfort for everyone in the vehicle."

"Exhilaration is to brisk, from standing still to the start of acceleration there is a significant jump. The Subaru dealer/service center took no interest in assessing this and we were told that it was "normal"."

"Acceleration is weak."

"Extremely good in snow conditions The GPS not accurate, might need update? EyeSight does not work when snow is falling"

"Love the adaptive cruise control, and the eyesight"

"This car accelerates great! However, beware of the BREAKING issue! It was fine the first 500 miles and then after that ithe became a real scary thing!!! Still can'take seem to get the breaks back to the way they were in the beginning! Buyer Beware!"

"On initial acceleration fairly noisy. I'm told it is the CVS transmission."

"Acceleration is not terribly fast, but handling and gas mileage is quite good. We achieved 37 measured MPG on a 1000 mile trip with the A/C running all the time."

"Wonderful handling in bad weather; best vehicle available for snow. Factory tires hydroplaned and were replaced after our first rainstorm; excellent handling with proper tires."

"The Subaru Outback is a great car. I am usually a sports car enthusiast. I bought this car because of my partner and the fact that I have a new born son. I am impressed by the way the car drives. I would never thought that I would like a car like this. It is no sport car but it is great car to drive"

"Love the general responsiveness of the handling. The acceleration is adequate."

"Very good acceleration. The best parallel parking car I have ever owned."

"I bought the 4 cylinder but wish i had gotten the 6. It could use more power."

"I feel the automatic transmission does not respond quickly, and it is "mushy.""

"Subaru's fly-by-wire accelerator is based on a linear taper curve rather than an audio tape curve, which makes the lower range of the pedal very touchy."

"I have the 3.6 liter engine so the acceleration is strong. However, the handling is not as good as I like. Perhaps it's simply that the car has a high centre of gravity, but the Golf is far superior in its handling. I'd rate the handling of the Outback as my least satisfying experience of the entire vehicle. Unfortunately, I haven't driven other SUV-like vehicles for comparison."

"4 cylinder is fine for around town but weak acceleration getting onto the highway is annoying"

"Fun to drive"

"I Love love love the all wheel drive. wish it had a little more oomph"

"Acceleration is mediocre"

"It is quick and nimble. It is stable as a rock at 100mph and still wants to go. It also crawls up a mountain pathway like a goat!"

"The Outback drives like a brick, but that is not bad, rather exactly what I expected from this car. It handles snow, curbs and unpaved roads very well, which is one of the reasons I got the car."

"To me the Outback seems a little bit under powered on the highway. Down shifts a lot on small hills.."

"The Handling is fine the acceleration needs work. also eats gas at a big clip if you try and accelerate up hills"

"the searching for gears with the CVT can sometimes get annoying"

"Peppy acceleration but busy ride on bumpy roads. 4 wheel drive is fantastic!"

"4cyl lacked power on back roads at high elevations"

"GREAT CAR FOR THEORY MONEY."

"Per previous comment - feels like it is stressed to go up even a small hill when it first gets started. Loud engine noise. Told dealer - they brushed me off"

"For it's size, it handles pretty well. The gear selector lags--but in part perhaps that's because I'm used to driving a stick shift and this car is an automatic."

"Transmission problems at low speeds Delay in acceleration going from R to D"

"The car has iSight feature that is accident avoidance while in cruise control. It worked perfectly during a recent trip following another car. It kept the set distance while accelerating and slowing to their speed. This feature is worth the price!"

"I might have gone with a six cylinder - vice four - because of the slightly higher engine noise when accelerating up steep hills in this area."

"Eye Control system really works great. On cruise control it monitors cars in front and slows down if needed. I had a car cut in front of me and would have it my passenger side front end but the eye control system braked even before I could react. Definitely worth the money. The four cylinder engine has more than enough power to get me up the mountains and the 4 wheel drive works great in the snow."

"The acceleration off the line is ok but once you get some to middle speeds the acceleration is almost dangerously slow. Car is definitely under powered."

"Acceleration is adequate for the size of the vehicle and the 4 cyl. engine. Very sure footed on wet roads and in snow."

"Acceleration is stellar, handling in snow is flawless and no chains required!"

"Good Pick-up and acceleration when needed."

"Eyesight is wonderful, but you have to stay on your toes.. Occasionally brakes when detected threat not that bad.."lane only blocked by several inches by another vehicle"

"Excellent handling car. No lean in corners, Very responsive steering and braking. Our 3rd Outback and the best."

"Drives nicely. Particularly like the safety features and adaptive cruise control."

"It hesitates when the accelerator is "floored" when it is completely stopped. (ie: needing to merge into moving traffic from a dead-stop) My biggest complaint is how it poorly it handles in a cross-wind... very scary when hit by a sudden gust from a cross-wind while traveling 70mph!!"

"It is a 4 cylinder and it performs very well in normal driving but is weak and noisy in hard acceleration. It handles much better than one would expect for a big wagon but is still a big wagon. And by the way it really does get 7 L/100 km (in mostly highway driving)"

"The Adaptive Cruise Control and the Eye-Sight safety provisions make driving a real pleasure."

"TOO MUCH FRONT WHEEL TORQUE FELT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS"

"the "Hill Holder" function doesn't seem to be consistently reliable"

"The acceleration is much better than the 2013 model. I don't like the audio system as much, though, for it's more complicated. While I have no problem using the radio on the 2013 system, I've given up listening to it in my 2015 Outback, as I can't seem to find or select the stations I prefer. I also don't like the push-button ignition due to safety/theft concerns."

"Excellent ride very quiet and good performance."

"Excellent steering and handling, acceleration is ok but not Snappy"

"I hate that shift points are programed into the CVT."

"Acceleration is very good but there is too much lean in curves."

"Overall not too bad. 4cyl lacks some punch."

"Handling is excellent, but acceleration is weak with the 4 cylinder engine. I wish I'd gotten the 6 cylinder."

"It is an all wheel drive vehicle with considerable carrying capacity and feels a little truck i.e., but nothing like a real truck."

"Handling is fantastic but it seems the vehicle has gotten too heavy for it's motor and thus acceleration is rather slow"

"I like that when I step on the gas pedal, it takes off. No hesitation. Just zoom. Great for merging into fast high traffic areas. Love the Eye Sight features and adaptable cruise control."

"The 3.6R has been an absolute pleasure to drive. It handles well and gives ample acceleration. It is comfortable to drive for both myself and my husband. I am SO happy we got this car!"

"I have the 3.6R and it accelerates much more responsively and quietly than the plain Outback."

"This is the nicest car I have ever driven particularly with all the safety features"

"Handles well, cornering is secure, and the helm answers my direction. Acceleration is good: 9.5 seconds to 60mph. But I have always owned faster cars. I would like to have a turbo on the engine, Something that would put out 275hp, and good gas mileage. The 6 cylinder gets less per gal."

"Doesn't accelerate as well as the V6 Toyota, but the eyesight features are great."

"Acceleration could be better."

"Is underpowered"

"Excellent handling in snow and ice!"

"It has a shorter turning radius than other cars we have owned. It is easier to turn around in a parking lot."

"Love the Eyesight adoptive cruise control!"

"Acceleration on a highway is somewhat slow"

"Very good acceleration for a 4 cylinder. Plus it feels solid at interstate speed 70+"

"The CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is very smooth. AWD is very important to me."

"Acceleration is unpredictable and unnerving due to the Subaru's CVT. The transmission is jerky and unresponsive to pedal position around town and country roads. Highway operation is much smoother until you have to merge and may find you have to abort due to CVT slow to transfer power to the drive system."

"Driver's lumbar support adjustment is not soft enough. Doors do not lock automatically when driving. There is some noise from wind on highways. There could be more space in door pockets and in pockets behind each front seat. Ride is very good."

"Air and heat does not reach backseat area very well at all"

"Overall comfort is fine. However, the noise dampening (engine/powertrain/road) could be improved more. It's better than our previous Outback (05) but could still be better."

"Seats are quite comfortable, but the thigh support is just a bit shorter than I would like."

"This car is very comfortable and quiet in all aspects. We drive it to Florida and back each year, 2500 km each way, and it is a very pleasant environment for those 800+ km days"

"Outstanding climate control system, surprisingly room in back seat with very comfortable leather upholstery all around. Back seats are actually heated!"

"Wish the road noise was a bit less and wish the front seats were ventilated/air cooled"

"On long trips to Arizona, this vehicle does not wear out the driver. It is very quiet and is not jittery and makes it easier to drive further even over 1000 miles in a day."

"Great front and rear seat comfort, quiet interior, smooth ride on all surfaces at all speeds, excellent automatic climate control system."

"The seats are very comfortable. The cabin cools very quickly in hot weather. Passengers in the back seem to always be comfortable as well."

"CVT transmission is the coarsest in operation, inconsistent delivery of acceleration in relationship with accelerator pedal position. Front seats are not supportive. Feels like you're sitting on a convex surface. Bolsters do not prevent you from rolling on seat. (lumbar is fully deflated). With the exception of those items, the Outback is a good vehicle, but not enough to get an other one."

"Had to have stationary window on front passenger door repaired due to wind noise."

"ride over rough road way to stiff especially when turning it slides over bumps heated seats take quite long to get comfort level"

"Disappointed that passenger seat did not have 8-way adjustability"

"Seats are super-comfortable. The ride is somewhat noisier and bumpier than I expected it would be."

"The navigation maps were out of date when I bought the car and they still do not have an update available. The Limited model leather interior smells bad my wife prefers not to drive in my car as the smell bothers her and makes her queasy"

"I like how the Outback has a control that sets the preferred seat height and distance from the dash board for 2 different drivers."

"I like the seat comfort but always want more options on lumbar support."

"More road noise than I expected. Would like softer or plusher seats. Really appreciate all the legroom"

"Just cant find a comfort position, even with all the adjustments. Seats seem to hard."

"I really love the adaptive cruise control. It makes driving long trips sooooo much more comfortable. I trust it to keep my speed and distance between myself and the car in front of me."

"ride is good but not great. Drivetrain is very good but not as smooth as the many Toyotas we have owned."

"Noisy ride on cement road surfaces, otherwise comfort excellent."

"The seats are not comfortable for long road trip. Gel seat pads purchased separately make all the positive difference."

"The seat warmers are barely warm. I asked to have them checked & got the run around by the dealer - who agreed they weren't very warm. Finally demanded they be replaced, but learned that was all the warmer they get. Not nearly as warm as other cars I've ridden in."

"Driver's seat comfort declines the longer I am behind the wheel. After 2+ hrs I need to adjust the seat fairly constantly."

"Seats are reasonably comfortable but I miss having a button that automatically moves the seat back to a preset position. The car is missing a compass"

"Perfectly comfortable."

"the dual climate control is difficult to figure out if it's set to separate air for each side, or dual control. Honestly, I feel like this feature is totally unnecessary and it take us space that could have been used to make the clock bigger -- the tiny clock position and placement is very difficult to see while driving."

"We find the drivers seat (which did require repair), is not comfortable in the lower back on a long trip. Fine for a short one hour or less trip. Base seat frame was replaced because of noise, and hinge for seat back was lubricated because of noise."

"Excellent climate control. There's a huge improvement in the automatic climate control from previous years. We really enjoyed the heated seats"

"The climate control is confusing, the climate control gauges are cluttered and hard to read easily."

"The heater/AC vent does not come out at my feet where I want it. The road noise is not great. The seats and ride are fine."

"Much noisier than I would have expected. Otherwise it is just fine."

"The air noise for this vehicle is louder than I would expect."

"Little too noisy when accelerating or at higher speeds"

"driver's seat adjusts many ways, all electrically. Fits me perfectly. Heated seat great in winter. AC strong in summer. Dual air controls handy when passenger wants a different temperature than me."

"I wish the seats were a little higher from the floor to accommodate my legs better on a long trip. Also, my car has loud engine noise when going up the small hill near my subdivision and seems like engine is pulling. Our forester does not do this"

"I have a spinal cord injury, and I find the seats and ride are very good. Climate control will heat quickly, and provide more that enough heat in winter. Summer cooling is quick, and if anything, my wife gets cold. Noise is reasonable, better than the Chrysler Pacifica we owned before the Outback."

"THERE'S MORE LEGROOM AND THE CUP HOLDERS ARE BETTER POSITIONED"

"Climate control varies somewhat - especially on partly cloudy days. Not a serious issue but requires frequent changes in temperature settings which is slightly annoying."

"A good ride. Have taken it on long trips. Good visibility, comfortable ride, quiet ride. This vehicle is a bit under powered."

"This car has the most comfortable ride, smoothest drivetrain, and lowest noise of any car in this size and price range that I have driven. I am still impressed every time I drive it even 18 months after purchase"

"The 2015 Subaru Outback is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have ever ridden in.It is quiet. The seats are comfortable and the materials are higher quality than the preceding model."

"Power seats are slow, you stand in the rain or traffic as it grinds back so you can get in (wife is short). Preferred the old manual."

"The road noise could be a bit better, but it isn't terrible."

"The wind noise/air leak problem around the front windows is something the dealer can't seem to fix and Subaru does not have an answer for. I believe this design flaw would cost Subaru too much to fix and since it isn't a safety issue they will just figure some customers won't buy another Subaru and accept the loss."

"Overall great comfort in front or back seats. The only negative is the "dual" climate control. It does not seem to be any different on the passenger side when a different selection is chosen."

"Everything is perfect except for the headrests. Some people, including my wife, find that the headrests are too far forward causing them neck discomfort."

"The heater in this car is pretty bad. I live in Northern MN and it barely keeps me warm. I have talked to others who have new Outbacks who say the same. When I had the oil changed at the local Subaru dealer, I mentioned to the service manager, and he said, "You're not the first person we've heard this from." For this reason, I would not buy this car again."

"The 2015 has improved noise and comfort. Climate control works well with pre set temp for left and right"

"Road noise is loud"

"I opted for "Eyesight", which helps keep the car in its lane, has automatic braking if an obstacle appears in front of me, but above all, I can set the cruise control to a given speed and distance from the car in front, and it will slow when the car in front slows below the cruise setting. This relieves stress of driving, especially on long trips. Also, roomy back seat, which folds flat with the pull of a single lever."

"Ride is a bit harsh. Not as good as I thought it would be in snow. Changed tires from Duelers to Michelin Premiers which helped ride some and greatly improved snow traction so it handles like a Subie should."

"This car is large on the inside. It has enough legroom for four of us (all 6' to 6'6") to fit comfortably. Much better than most but the largest of SUV's."

"RADIO SPEAKERS -12"

"Seats are too hard for longer driving times."

"Just took a two week road trip and the drive was very comfortable. The vehicle handled really well on the highway and on back camping roads. We got an average of 34 mpg as well."

"engine is noisy"

"Unlike a lot of other vehicles in this class, the Outback has FLAT seats which are more comfortable to sit on than the "U" shaped seats on other cars. Seat height is higher making it easier for seniors to get in and out of the car. We passed up buying the Ford Escape because the bucket style seats were uncomfortable."

"Seat doesn't provide sufficient thigh support."

"Seats and legroom are not the best. Seats become uncomfortable after eight hours of driving."

"I broke my back the month after I broke my back and the Subaru was extremely comfortable and supportive of my back"

"Road and wind noise are present, but not overly disturbing considering price point of the vehicle. Rattle/squeak developed in center console hatch door which dealer is unable to eliminate since there is no way to adjust."

"the front passenger seat does not have up and down adjustments, other aspects of comfort are fine"

"Excellent climate control, ride a little bit stiff, excellent handling"

"Seats are too firm."

"Subaru 3.6 R outback is a super car. Mapping could be better. We used Motion X thought it was great. Subaru system seems way inferior. Seats might be improved using some Aeron office seating technology. Otherwise love Subaru service is great. Low maintenance, and they are great all weather cars. I was on the Beltway during a snowstorm. Volvos and BMWs were sliding all around me and my old cheap Subaru just drove past them. These are great cars."

"Seats are comfortable but don't match the superb ergonomic comfort of my 1995 Volvo 850 station wagon Climate control is very good. Ride is very good Lots of road noise -- leads me to wonder if they forgot to insert the insulation when the car was manufactured."

"Ride too hard- bouncey"

"Seats are comfortable. Heated seats are great on cold days. Lumbar control is really helpful for may back on longer trips. As a wagon, it should have a duct to to back seats."

"Comfortable auto adjustable seats, nice ride."

"Love the backup camera. Backing into the garage is nearly effortless. Love that the back hatch opens & closes with 1 button. Constantly readjusting the seats because they aren't the most comfortable. Seat depth is too long for my short frame. I"

"comfortable, good for long trips"

"Previously commented on are small clock digits etc."

"Quiet,excellent ride, climate control, seats comfortable on long trips."

"There is a little bit of road noise during highway driving"

"does not include memory seat control, air flow to the rear seats is poor as well as to the trunk which often includes my 2 dogs - would also like to have garage door opener system"

"Air noise above forty mph not tolerable; somewhat better with factory repair"

"Overall very comfortable, except there is quite a bit of road noise that comes through from the road surfaces. Roads with stone mixed into the tar and concrete roads are loudest."

"windows make a lot of noise when driving at highway speeds."

"Windshield"

"At about 65-70 mph there is a lot of wind noise. Subaru tried to "fix" it but it actually is worse. It has to do with the side mirrors and it has not been solved. Very unfortunate, but I love the car otherwise."

"Very good for long trips"

"Very comfortable for long trips. Seats very comfortable. Very comfortable ride."

"Both driver-front and passenger-front window seals had to be replaced. When we drove it off the lot we could hear this weird whirring-whistling noise from the windows that was substantial. Long story short, the dealer informed us that it was a problem with all of the 2015's and they were developing a kit to repair them. After a couple of months, we took the car into the dealer and the noise got fixed."

"This a very comfortable and quiet vehicle. A -pleasure to drive. Feels like a true luxury car."

"Annoying rattle in either p-side sash board or p-side door. My Toyota avalon never had any rattles in 12 years"

"The seats are the most comfortable I've ever experienced in a car that I own.The climate control is superb (heat and a/c do an exceptional job). It has an automatic climate control system. The ride is exceptional and the noise level in the car is very quiet. Great driving experience. The lumbar support is great. I am a 5'2" driver and it is very easy to find the right driving position."

"Excellent!"

"The ride is very good and comfortable. Most controls are where they should be with 2 exceptions, the clock (which is in a hard to see place when the accessories are on) and the screen is sometimes not so user friendly"

"seats should be more plush and comfortable"

"Would like height adjustment option on front passenger seat."

"Plenty of leg room. Seats are comfortable. No awkward motions needed to operate the car."

"Heater is somewhat lacking."

"Some of the best front seats in the industry, just wished they had a ventilation option. Handling is excellent for this type of vehicle. Ergonomically well designed for getting in and out of the car, driver's seating positions, and controls."

"Wind noise is noticeable. And the A/C cuts out on climbs (I assume so as to improve on mileage and performance). Otherwise, no other complaints."

"A lot of road noise especially at high speeds"

"seating is very comfortable for me, less so for my wife (we never agree). I use a cushion to add height to the driver's seat and to avoid thigh cramps when driving long distances. Car is extremely quiet, esp. after we got a new window insert to cut down on wind noise."

"Seat positioning very uncomfortable no matter what angle, height I choose. Acceleration is bad when merging in traffic. Terrible rearview mirrors. Too many cars in blind spot."

"My wife would have preferred leather seats"

"The Outback interior is noisy at highway speeds"

"Lots of choices in seat adjustment. Dual climate control works effectively. Quiet ride."

"climate control does not stay warm in winter; a/c stops working at low/bumper to bumper traffic"

"The seats are horrible. I sits way too low and they just seem cheap. The passanger seat is not height adjustable and is uncomfortably low and awkward. My wife complains about it constantly."

"minor rattle in dash. dealer fixed one buzzing sound but there is still a minor rattle in the dashboard."

"My husband has trouble getting comfortable in the seats."

"Ride at highway speeds a bit noisier than expected."

"ride"

"I just got a hearing aid and the noise "whish" of moving air makes it impossible to hear the very fine sound system at highway speed."

"Dealer has tried 4 times to remove wind noises. Replaced the little front windows, examined around both front side windows, and replaced the roof rails. Some of this has improved the problem but still persists."

"Personal space limited for driver and front seat passenger. I am not a big person, (5'8" 135 lbs) and the driving space is cramped."

"front seat cushions are too flat to be comfortable. Drivers is more adjustable than passengers, so it is OK. Footwell in passengers side is also not very comfortable and hard to find a good spot for your feet to rest."

"The driver seat should adjust to a higher position as I am more comfortable being able to see better from a higher vantage point. One should not have to use a cushion to sit on to feel comfortable and confident. (I am not a short person). The passenger side front seat is also very low and my passengers all feel like they need a cushion and, indeed, my husband, who is average height at 5'9" uses a cushion. Also the passenger side headrest keeps popping up even after it is adjusted to a low pos"

"Compared to my Lexus, the Subaru has more road noise. Although the noise level is very reasonable."

"It is very quit, smooth ride. LOVE eyesight system, makes me a much better driver as a 72 year old and makes my 1300 mile trip to Florida a lot less stressful ( includes side moneriting and rear view camera) Backing up is sooo much easier"

"the car is too new to be accurate"

"All the new electronics and sensors for $1,000's less than Acura, Lexus or other SUV brands."

"Considering the cost vs style, comfort, drivability, gas mileage, hauling capacity and the ease of getting in and out of the car, with my height, weight and disabilities, I love this car."

"Fantastic Vehicle"

"Under 30K for premiom with all the safety, and navigation options, Eye sight system works well. would prefer to have memory settings in drivers seat, power seat in passenger side. Lots of room, for passengers and cargo. Also, rear heating and venting in rear all should be available in the mid trim package."

"This is the best engineered car I've owned. Many features show commitment to function as opposed to style (although the style is not bad)"

"I would. Rank the car high in styling, reliability, and utility."

"The Outback is a great car, good mileage, comfort to drive, safety feature, a complete package."

"I consider this vehicle an exceptional value for the price I paid ( under 30000) I especially like the safety features included with the eyesight system. Adaptive cruise control, lane monitor , blind spot monitor )"

"Great vehicle - this is 8th Subaru we've owned. Have great confidence in the brand - & in this Outback. However, I know we could have done as well cost wise, if we'd gone w/ Hyundai or Kia."

"Great car in the snow, Eyesight works great"

"Llow operating costs. Expect good resale."

"I got what I expected at the time of purchase."

"I spent too much for this car, mainly because I live in Colorado where everyone wants one of them"

"I don't think I got the best possible deal on this purchase. I know others who bought the same vehicle with the same options and paid less than I did. Maybe I'm a poor negotiator, but it's frustrating."

"Eyesight will pay for itself by offsetting your deductible! Of all the vehicles I have owned Eyesight is one of the great features I have ever had. Power brakes/steering would be the better feature. A/C would be the best ever offered."

"Best bang for the buck, many extra in higher priced cars for less money"

"Test drove a Lexus and BMW SUV prior to the Subaru. The Subaru had all their features, but easier to use, and for $5,000 less. And their service is equal to Lexus at half the cost"

"very confortable ride, looks good, and excellent gas millage, Just came back for 10 days vac., ran 2700 miles, averaged 33.4 miles per gal."

"Mpg"

"Nav system over priced. Some info. (avg. MPG since owning) is not accurate. Owned 18 mos. and it says 70 avg MPG, while other indicators say 30+ mpg. Overall average increases 2 %MPG every time it is driven."

"The Subaru Outback is an exceptional value for the cost, quality, and amenities in the vehicle."

"After looking and several vehicles in this price range we found features and interior finish were better than others."

"I bought this vehicle through the dealer's online service and got a great deal. This vehicle came with a lot of extras that most cars don't come with, in including: both front seats powered; push button preset seats; rear air; rear camera; blind spot warning; much more. Best of all, it does well in the snow."

"Gets good gas mileage and is a comfortable car. Has good safety features (warns you if you are drifting over the line and if someone is coming up along side of you)."

"The safety features on the Outback are similar to much more expensive vehicles. Plus several features such as dual climate control, are standard on the outback and are not on similarly priced vehicles."

"Car does everything reasonably well. Is comfortable, excellent gas mileage for size & class, tows a small boat, handles well (I have put on larger rear sway bar)."

"I have owned four outbacks and this was the most expensive and the most noisy and the poorest quality high-end model yet! Even you finger nails leave marks by the door handles! When you shut the doors the flimsy tin flaps like is going to fall Off! Don'the even try to wash this car off with a soft sponge and soap it will leave scratches as if you are using sand paper. I cannot even use a touchless car wash, the water spray leave dings and scratches! The carpet is not a fixed to the floor an"

"All things considered Subaru vehicles are the best bang for the buck"

"spacious cargo room, smooth driving experience. Good mpg for its size. It offers a lot in its category and price range."

"a bit too expensive for what you get in comparison with similar cars"

"very reliable, strong acceleration and solid handling. Very comfortable seating and easy to use controls. front collision avoidance features and radar/backup sensors are excellent"

"Annoyances and cheap parts: 1) the gas tank door wouldn't open. It took three visits to have this fixed. It was a known problem. 2) There is a button that acts as a stop on the seat belt, preventing the "hook" from sliding to the floor when I get out of the car. That button fell off and now I have to have the car door open in order to pull the hook up the strap to snap my seat belt. 3) The seat belt does not adjust low enough for a short person (5'2"). It cuts into my neck. 4) Neither "Cigarette"

"The Outbacks are a little pricey but they are unique and a decent value for the money. Quantities are limited so you have to be patient to get what you want."

"good reliability"

"Great car at Great price. Has established awd with great gas milelage"

"Rock solid. Great bang for the buck"

"I will have no trouble recommending the Outback to anyone."

"Fantastic value especially with all the new safety features...backup camera, side collision alerts, automatic braking plus adaptive cruise control.."

"Especially for an all-wheel drive vehicle, which we need in hilly terrain in the Northeast, it is a very good value."

"Once I decided I wanted to purchase this vehicle, it was difficult to bargain with several dealers, primarily b/c Subaru has misjudged the popularity of this vehicle and they were in extremely short supply--no dealer within 100 miles had more than 3 or 4 vehicles in stock and of those generally only 1 would have been equipped as I wanted. It was difficult to wait until the new model year (2016) because I had already sold my previous vehicle by a private sale. Even though it was difficult to ba"

"The ride quality, fit and finish are excellent. We have safety features that some luxury cars don't offer as standard equipment such as Cross Traffic Alert. I really don't like the infotainment system. It freezes, and has delays all the time."

"More storage, comfort and quality than Lexus, Acura or Infinity which are priced at least $10K higher"

"Excellent value for a wagon body with this combination of space, comfort, quietness, ride quality, and great fuel economy."

"Love the car. Always starts, Goes in any weather. Low maintenance. Prices are fair. Have had Subarus for 14 and 12 years. Styling does not change much. The engineering is subtle and effective. Great value."

"It is a great car for the money well spent money!"

"Safe, if stodgy car that has lumbering acceleration, but works well in all kinds of weather."

"This is probably the best car I've ever owned, and I typically drive cars priced over $100k. Although curiously categorized by CR as a station wagon, it's really a small SUV and I doubt there's a better one on the market at any price. It's important to opt for their bigger engine. It's very responsive whereas the base engine makes a lot of noise as it accelerates sluggishly. But this vehicle would be amazing at twice the price. OUTSTANDING As a family, we bought a BMW X3, a VW mini-SUV (I never"

"From prior experience with Subaru, they hold value very well. This one should be no different."

"I did a great deal of research on the 2015 Subaru Outback before purchasing the car. I found the model with features I wanted that was common to most of the area dealerships. I emailed 3 of the dealerships requesting a quote for the model I wanted. One dealership responded with a quote below invoice. When I questioned the quoted price, the salesperson said she no longer had the car in stock, but she could order it and would give me the quoted price. We visited the dealership and the salesperson"

"All of the essentials, plus a great driving experience for a reasonable amount of money."

"all vehicles cost too much"

"I did a lot of research into SUV's and discovered this vehicle actually had as much or more safety, infotainment features and generally tech packages at a price that was thousands less, plus included higher road clearance and better AWD than most SUV's"

"This car is the Limited with Eyesight. One of my main discomforts driving on the highway was when someone passed me and slowed down. The Eyesight adjust the speed to the car in front makes my driving much more enjoyable."

"overall good value. Nice ride, good cargo space, handles well in bad weather."

"Car is filled with safety devices. I use all of them."

"Great gas mileage, very comfortable, and good value"

"This crossover wagon couples with a CVT transmission offers a smooth driving experiences, pacious interior and probably the best all-wheel-drive system on the market."

"I am very impressed with the Eyesight option"

"Great mileage, and great comfort. Drove across country twice and very comfortable ride."

"The vehicle seems well bulit and reliable for the price. Better value than most for a reliable vehicle."

"Very happy with all aspects"

"For a full-time all-wheel drive this car is a bargain. It gets relatively good fuel economy. The reliability and resale value is super."

"Using Costco car buying service I saved a huge amount compared to dealing with my local Subaru dealer where the sticker is padded with dealer markup prices. For what we paid we got an excellent car with just the right options and features for our needs."

"The roof rack is ugly. Steering is a bit sloppy."

"Eyesight is great"

"The Outback has pleasant understated styling. Competing models have too many lines and unnatural bulges and angles."

"Seat fabric collects everything and hard to brush off. Liked my element seat fabric better"

"I would like it better if I could have gotten a purple one and if it were a little smaller."

"love the style of my outback disappointed in how easy it scratches and paint flaking"

"great looks for a stationwagen"

"colour choices were limited, both interior and esp. exterior"

"Roof rack is not versatile - can't adapt to carry two boats (kayaks or canoes)."

"It looks modern and racy but not cute nor aggressive."

"Good looking vehicle with a sporty look and handling. Attractive color on exterior and interior."

"Feels like a 'touring' car. Very comfortable and quiet."

"The entire. At is outstanding! The ride, the quiet ride, gas mileage for the size and the body style... EVERYTHING!!"

"I would prefer an option where interior had less black, My 2002 Subaru had a better color scheme in the interior."

"I would prefer it if it lpoked less like a wagon and more like an SUV."

"I liked the general look of the previous model. I don't care for the inflated look of most of the cars on the road."

"Love the refresh for 2015. Good looking."

"I like the styling and color of the Outback. I do not like the interior color though due to being a light color that can get dirty looking easily. I like the styling of the wheels."

"Tungsten color great. Style very satisfactory Back latch should be on recall status until all 2015s are working consistently"

"We love most aspects of the styling except for the obnoxiously large roof rack. It just does not NEED to be that big and obvious. In addition we would have preferred a lower ride height, like a normal station wagon."

"I like the looks of the car and its cargo capacity. But if they had made it any bigger, it would not fit in our garage!"

"It's a pretty ordinary looking vehicle. Nothing special."

"Need a little more storage space around the console to rest phone, etc."

"Would prefer to have an option for a more plush interior."

"Flashy look."

"very little storage possibilities. Carpet cheap.navigation not easy to use, screen reflects"

"LOVE our outback subaru at some point we will downgrade to an impreza"