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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."

"I like it better than I would have thought coming from a Lexus. It's not as quiet, but it isnt loud and it handles well with appropriate tires for the season."

"Transmission is much smoother than my previous Honda CRV. Excellent gas mileage and the "eyesight" system makes driving my long commute much easier."

"Very solid feel while driving while providing enough feedback via the steering wheel"

"Very comfortable and quiet and safe on the highway in the presence of all the big trucks. Enough acceleration to get through any situation, and it still gets good gas mileage on the highway at 32."

"The wagon's handling is fine, but its acceleration is just average. I opted for the more fuel efficient four versus the six, and it shows."

"Drives through most anything, snow, rain, hills and never an issue Comfortable and dependable"

"Great car! My wife and I love this car. The all wheel drive, high road clearance, handling and all the safety features on the vehicle make it a keeper."

"Responsive steering. Acceleration is adequate for primary driver of car."

"The car has good power, but the CVT is not so smooth accelerating from a full stop. Even after 2.5 years I still have trouble sometimes accelerating smoothly."

"There's an early lurch and aggressive acceleration after starting the car. Once the engine calms down it's better but after start it's too excited and makes it feel unrefined somehow."

"Very smooth handling and acceleration."

"Very nice handling vehicle."

"The was excessive play in the brake pedal. The was a hesitation in the transmission when shifting out of reverse and into drive and then accelerating."

"Acceleration is barely adequate. If bought the car again I would look for the 6 cylinder."

"High efficient transmission."

"The 2.5 liter engine is adequate, though at times more power would be nice. Handling is dependable. They effect of "Eyesight" on driving takes some getting used to, but is a great safety feature."

"I have the six cyl, so acceleration is good. Handling was just fair as it came from the factory, replacing the 16mm stock rear anti-sway bar with a subaru replacement 20mm makes it feel much more planted with just a slight decreast in ride comfort."

"Acceleration is very good. It's not a zephyr, but gets to freeway speed without a problem."

"It seems all Subarus exhibit the some clatter from the engine. Steering is precise, but road hazards like expansion joints transmit to cabin. Forward/revers traction in New England winter very good, sharp curves require caution."

"Eyesight and all the other safety features"

"I am happy with the CVT, I find it very responsive and accelerates just fine for me. It seems to be reliable, although it sometimes runs away when using engine compression going down a hill with a 1500 pound trailer."

"Very responsive for a 4 cyl but extremely noisy engine"

"Acceleration is adequate, but I would like a little more pop for the times when it is needed. Handling is nimble and responsive, good road feel"

"Accelerates well and corners confidently. CVT jerks when going up hill especially when cold."

"Inconsistent acceleration but impressive handling."

"All wheel drive makes this vehicle safe and secure giving me confidence traveling in difficult conditions"

"Great awd system like the downhill assist , handling is good, turns pretty flat. Acceleration could be better but is adequate. Fuel mileage is good for an awd vehicle pretty close to EPA ratings"

"The four cylinder engine is somewhat underpowered. Sluggish when need extra acceleration such as freeway on ramps"

"The AWD makes it feel really planted to the road. It handles well."

"OMG. If you can get the 3.6L engine, do it. You will not be disappointed. For a car like the Outback, the thing is a rocket."

"Ride is very predictable"

"Acceleration very good for a 2.5 litre engine. Light towing (under 1,500 lbs) is no problem. And don't believe the negatives you may read about the CVT. Transmission works very well and contributes to great efficiency from the all-wheel-drive system."

"the 2015 outback has a ride that is quiet and comfortable. The outback is great when driving on snowy roads."

"Great for long distance"

"Smooth ride even on rough pavement. Acceleration is adequate."

"The ecceleration and handling is smooth."

"I love the cruise control because it maintains a safe distance from the car in front of me by slowing the car down or accelerating to the cruising speed automatically"

"Wonderful drive and handling, could use a little more power."

"The acceleration is touchy in our Outback. The transmission shifts inappropriately. It doesn't seem to find the right gear sometimes. It shifts too early or downshifts too late."

"3.6 liter engine is very touchy when accelerating from a stop. a little too much low end torque when not fully loaded with people"

"I never wanted anything but a manual transmission. I had no choice with the 2015 outback and I have really come to appreciate the CVT. On the negative side, the towing capacity (2700 lbs) is disappointingly puny."

"Handling is fine. Not a fan of CVT driving experience."

"4 cylinder acceleration is hesitant. Takes off quickly put slows down as you continually accelerate. Takes a while to pass a car. The eyesight is a wonderful device. It would be nice if the blind spot would make a noise instead of a barely visible flashing icon on side mirrors"

"1st gear acceleration is awful."

"Ride is smooth. I feel very secure driving in bad weather (rain, snow.) Acceleration is adequate, and more power would seem like a waste of fuel."

"It is a rolling xxxxx trap. It has no pickup and couldn't get out of it's own way to save your life."

"The car has good pick-up from stop for a four cylinder vehicle. It is usually fun to drive."

"Just overall the handling is better than a lot of SUV's we tried before buying this one. Feel totally in control at all times."

"Did not expect much in handling, got more than expected"

"Safety. Acceration. Handling in snow and rain are fantastic. Best car I ever owned."

"Nothing is bad or questionable. So far the Outback is the most pleasant vehicle I have ever owned."

"Very competent handling under all road and weather conditions."

"The car feels surefooted in all road and weather conditions. It handles well. Acceleration is a little slow with the 4 cylinder engine but, then, I don't have an issue with that personally."

"Good acceleration considering it has the smaller engine, handling almost sports car-like - a fun car to drive."

"The overall handling is good, except the car feels a lot lighter on the road than the 2014 Volvo XC70. The nanny feautures work fairly well. The predictive braking 'forgets' to release when the danger has passed."

"We have the small boxer engine which accelerates well. I'm particularly surprised and pleased at the MPG we get. (28-29 highway 24-26 city)"

"1. Both outside temp and digital clock are tiny, difficult to read, especially when wearing sunglasses. Terrible design mistake. Causes me to take my eyes off of road too long trying to read. Big deal for me. 2. There is a momentary hesitation when accelerating from a stop. Irritating."

"The automation. The car accelerates and brakes automatically."

"Good accelerate and over-all good handling, but steering pulls to one side"

"The safety features with cruise control, blind side detection camera"

"moderate acceleration, great AWD,Steering feels the road"

"Smooth ride, reasonable handling. Acceleration is merely adequate. Throttle tip-in is very abrupt. This is an area that Subaru can easily improve but chooses not to."

"Acceleration"

"It is fast, handles well and is responsive."

"I love the strong acceleration with the 3.6R six cylinder engine."

"Even though it is only a four cylinder vehicle, it performed adequately in the west Texas hills where the speed limit is 80 mph, and fully loaded with three weeks worth of luggage. There are a few occasions where entering an on ramp in high volume traffic can be a challenge, but knowing the limits of the vehicle and driving accordingly, make that acceptable in exchange for the excellent fuel economy."

"Handling feels secure, the ride feels solid, the 6-cylinder engine is reasonably powerful."

"The subaru all wheel drive system contributes a great deal to the stability of the car in all negative conditions. It is notably more stable in rain and even mist than vehicles with alternative drive systems"

"It responds as i need w/o hesitation, has plenty of power handles very well"

"I hate the dopey fake shifting of the CVT"

"Decent acceleration from naturally-aspirated (meaning regular grade fuel) 4 cylinder engine, but CVT is quirky and weird sounding, unsure of the right gear ratio. Excellent traction under acceleration on wet or icy pavement."

"4 cylinder motor take awhile to get going. Once at full speed though it operates smoothly."

"handling is great subaru awd system is amazing at highway speeds there is lack of acceleration"

"Good acceration when entering highway."

"It's peppy."

"Low torque than desired or expected. Electrical system has needed work and I had to personally replace two batteries. Love the auto cruise control and cameras which clearly keep driver safer. They are main reason we bought the car for safety and Subaru's Eyesight technology. Wonderful!"

"off road handling and driving in the snow"

"Would like better acceleration. The 2014 Subaru Forester has better passing acceleration, friend owns it."

"Acceleration is a little pokey and noisy when pushed from cvt and engine clatter. Ride is comfortable and handling competent for family driving."

"I have the 3.6R, so acceleration is fine, but handling and body roll was bad until I replaced the stock 16mm rear sway bar with a 20mm one for the WRX. Made a huge difference. Hinbdsight, the 19mm one would have probably been fine."

"acceleration and handling"

"As noted in the previous comment, the ability to set the automatic cruise control is very useful in city traffic. It slows the car as the car ahead slows or stops. Wondeerful!"

"All Wheel drive is fantastic handling in all conditions."

"It is very difficult to accelerate smoothly. Car wants to lurch at touch of gas pedal. When under control of adaptive cruise control it brakes and accelerates too suddenly, not at all the way I would prefer to drive."

"4 cylinder provides good performance. Excellent road manners. Great off road and bad weather performer. Superb all wheel drive system."

"Lousey acceleration. Loud ride"

"Covered in previous comment.; I would add that the way adaptive cruise uses the transmission to control speed on downhills is excellent. Also the paddle shifters are very handy whether in manual mode or automatic mode."

"Handles well."

"handles very well in winter conditions"

"The eye system to avoid collision it’s really great"

"Having the large 3.6 engine helps. It's very peppy and can go up any hill without slowing down. It handles well on and off-road."

"Our outback is a four cylinder car. It has the pickup we expected but it is a bit noisy when it accelerates. We probably would have considered a six cylinder if we were to buy one today. In spite of the noise the acceleration is adaquate."

"We spend over a month in Colorado each year, and the traction on icy roads and snow is amazing."

"There is a slight delay when starting out from a full stop before the car responds. Once the car gets moving the acceleration is very smooth and the has good response. Really like the maneuverability in traffic and on mountain roads."

"My outback has a 6 cylinder engine which has excellent acceleration and low noise generation. The best, by far, that I have ever owned. Handling is extremely responsive and precise. Turning radius is very night"

"The car is very sure footed and handles well in all weather conditionse. Could use more HP for highway merging."

"I have the 2.5 engine. It does not accelerate very well. Sometimes pulling out in traffic it is not very safe."

"Excellent acceleration for a 4 cylinder ! Drives well & holds the road well when cornering. Easy steering. Top rqates on these items."

"Both are excellent. Acceleration is there when needed. Handling is good in all weather....snow and ice especially."

"slow acceleration. good road handling"

"Very fast and agile for a vehicle in its class."

"While not a sports car by any means, the Outback handling is solid and precise. Acceleration is not brisk, but completely acceptable."

"Handles very well. Feels stable maneuvering thru traffic and especially in wet conditions"

"The car handles well. The acceleration and engine could be a bit more refined. In particular, the engine is a bit noisy and can knock, but it works fine."

"Woefully under powered. Wish I had held out for the turbo charged option, but at the time there was a 4 to 8 month lag in delivery. We are used to it now, and accept it."

"All wheel drive in bad weather is outstanding. Acceleration and power is entirely adequate, even for mountain driving. I'm surprised you keep recommending the V6--the 4 banger should suit just about anybody who drives reasonably."

"There is only one complaint that I have. The rear hatch controls are a little confusing in it has a tendency to misbehave"

"Eyesight system is terrific"

"awesome; the best car I have ever owed"

"I would have preferred the V6 engine vs the four but it was not available when purchased"

"Very quick and responsive"

"Very responsive CVT."

"Very comfortable on and off road. Has much less roll on corners than prior years. Acceleration is more than adequate but obviously not a road racer."

"Good acceleration, smooth ride and good handling."

"Very poor acceleration. Good handling. Great off-road, on icy or snowy pavement."

"The handling or rural roads is excellent. Also the ground clearance is a help in the rural area in which we live."

"flawlwss"

"handling is well and the wheel quick response"

"Love the CVT tranny. So much nicer than a geared trans."

"I get the acceleration needed on highways, don't worry about rain or snow, and can get up my long steep driveway."

"Honestly nothing truly stands out other than it is a reliable quiet, responsive, comfortable and safe vehicle to drive. I probably would have purchased the eyesight option if I were to buy again. The 3.6 litre engine is a big positive. I'm not a car or digital nut so I'm disinclined to rattle on about the car."

"Acceleration is great when needed to move onto a highway. It is the best handling car I have owned."

"Have the 3.6 so very peppy, road handling very good. Love the eyesight adaptive cruise control"

"Very good in winter weather. Great Meg's. Really like the eyesight system"

"One feels very safe, confident and assured when driving the Subaru. It holds the road well under all weather conditions, assuming that you are running appropriate tires."

"This Xterra is a Pro 4 X it is one of the best vehicles that can be used on the Highway with comfort as well as off road"

"6-cyl engine has great acceleration and plenty of power when you need it. High clearance is ideal for my fishing trips."

"Good handling, EyeSight is a big help"

"Very good handling. The acceleration is good to begin with then drops off as you accelerate."

"Would like more power on acceleration but did not choose larger engine because of worse mileage."

"Excellent handling performance in poor winter driving conditions. Stable, planted."

"The 3.6 package provides great acceleration and very comfortable highway cruising"

"handles well on back roads as well as on interstates, give you a great sense of safety."

"Very responsive steering, comfortable ride for driver and passenger."

"There is a time lag going from reverse to forward. I feel like I'm a sitting duck after backing up into traffic."

"I have the six cylinder model that gives my Outback excellent acceleration. The handling and tightness reminds me of a BMW."

"poor acceleration"

"The CVT transmission works great in the mountains. It takes getting use to for around town driving."

"The only thing I would change for my next Subaru is to get the 3.6 cylinder (6 cylinders). The 2.5 (4 cylinder) just doesn’t have enough acceleration when starting out from a stop or going up steeper hills. My husband is more interested in gas savings ($) thus the 4 cylinder. Not me, I want the ability to accelerate when needed."

"Good acceleration. crisp handling"

"do not care for cvt, to much hesitation going from rev to drive"

"Great acceleration for four-cylinder no problem with passing very smooth"

"Very stable handling in rain or snow. Easy to drive."

"Acceleration is ok, jolts a little atbfirst then is pretty slow, however the gas milage is decent and the handling in snow is great. It works fine and I don’t notice anything negative."

"Don't care for cat."

"it is great. Handles corners and accelerates great for a 4 cyl."

"Very slow shifting from reverse to drive"

"Handles great - gets over 30 mpg on the highway"

"great acceleration & handling"

"handles vey well"

"The 6 cylinder has plenty of power and accelerates rapidly when needed. Handles extremely well even in the snow."

"Outstanding safety features. Rear view camera, side warning signals. Smooth stearing, easy to park, good acceleration at on merge ramps."

"Acceleration is above average for a 4 banger. I wanted the 6 but in 2015 there were none in the state of AZ."

"This car is easy to drive, it handles extremely well for a family station wagon."

"Both areas are very good for a station wagon."

"Handles like a much more substantial car than my previou 2004 Outback. CVT works flawlessly."

"The car could use quicker acceleration. I have the 4 cylinder and I'm sorry I didn't purchase the 6 cylinder."

"rough transmission"

"After using a rental 2018 Toyota Rav4 on vacation, I can say that the Subaru Eyesight system and the adaptive cruise control is even more fantastic than I thought previously. The Subaru allows me to set the interval from the car ahead and easily adjust the set speed in 5 mph increments. Plus, when traffic slows, the Subaru begins slowing down early enough that you are confident that the system is responding to the situation. A very real advantage, too, is that if traffic comes to a stop, the Subaru cruise control will bring the car to a complete stop. The Toyota system did not do this. Also, the Subaru lane departure warning works well. The Toyota system sometimes was unable to detect the lane markers. I just feel safer with the Subaru system."

"After 3 years of being second driver, I still don't have a good feel for acceleration. With handling, the steering does not feel precise at highway speeds"

"The CVT transmission - it’s a winner starting out as well as responding in heavy traffic. Quite smooth and effective. Best that I have ever experienced"

"The handling is great and acceleration is on part with 176 hp vehicles ."

"Acceleration is jumpy (3.6R Limited) though ample. Gas mileage is worse than other 3L 6cyls out there. While AWD provides good traction, car is somewhat ungainly in handling."

"Handling and acceleration are not strong points for our 4 cylinder Outback. Pickup is substandard and handling is fair. I would like more, however, my wife is happy with this. Not a big deal! Reliability and mileage etc. make up for the above."

"The cr handles very well and is a pleaure to drive. I enjoy knowing that all of the safety features are in pace."

"Excellent handling in snow, ice and rain."

"Small engine has great acceleration. Handles well around curves and corners."

"Best car I have ever owned for parallel parking. Good handling on the highway. Electronic driving assists are great for backing up, changing lanes and knowing someone is beside you."

"everything is good !"

"Outstanding acceleration and handling for a 4-cylinder wagon."

"Car is too slow with 4 cylinder engine and cvt. Needs more power and quicker response to safely keep up with contemporary urban / suburban traffic flow."

"Comfortable and dependable"

"Much better acceleration than reported."

"Will climb and descend icy roads in goat like fashion. Acceleration (with the 4) is good. Fuel economy is good. Well balanced traction controls."

"At highway speeds the CVT does not always provide adequate acceleration."

"The Outback has all the power i need, except for some passing situations, but that is the trade off I can accept for the great milage i get."

"Four cylinder is fine for in town driving; on the freeway or inclines, is under powered. I recommend the 6-cylinder."

"Very comfortable ride. Very nice handling. Acceleration is adequate with the 4 cylinder engine while providing better mileage"

"Handling is very good, acceleration not so good."

"Very responsive. Reasonably good acceleration with the 4 cylinder but occasionally wish we had chosen a 6 cylinder. Very safe vehicle"

"Performs beautifully under virtually all road and weather conditions. An important attribute in New Hampshire."

"Ability to drive in snowy conditions"

"Good handling Underpowered for quick acceleration and often hesitates when pulling in to traffic from a stop which I feel is dangerous"

"Great acceleration with 2.5L engine. Handling is very stable driving through standing water."

"The outback has exceptional handling and acceleration. My favorite feature is the interactive cruise control."

"Its seems a little sluggish in acceleration."

"Great highway car"

"Comfort and fuel economy."

"Have the 6 cyl, decent acceleration, excellent handling and all wheel drive. Other car is a Mercedes E-class. Prefer to drive the OB."

"Great traction in snow when the going gets tough and good clearance for those rougher roads. Four cylinders are not a problem on the highway and I can always go with the traffic flow speeds. the CVT makes going uphill very smooth."

"Both this car and my previous (2006) Outback handle well, but the newer car with CVS transmission has much improved acceleration."

"I love the eye system to control cruise control. The braking automatic system is great too."

"Great acceleration, great brakes. Tends to drift slightly to the right on occasions. Find looking at the screen to change automatic controls distracting. probably contributes to drifting. I would much prefer the more manual controls like my old 2007 Outback had. I would have my 2007 back if I could. Too many electronic gadgets on the 2015. These tend to draw attention to the screen rather than the road."

"I love that it is a peppy car. I seem to leave other cars in the dust when the lights turns green, and mine is a 4 cylinder car, not 6."

"Vehicle handles very and is the ideal size"

"has a nice acceleration when its needed and handles well both on mountain roads and snowy conditions"

"We are very pleased with the performance of the car. We bought it for safety and it has worked well in snow and mud. In looking at a replacement vehicle, we are not finding an AWD that matches it."

"Handling is very good. Acceleration could be improved, say a turbo"

"quiet and responsive"

"I purchased the Outback with 6 cylinders and it has all of the acceleration that I had hoped for."

"Acceleration to freeway speeds is labored and loud."

"It is very powerful when I need it , for example, merging onto the freeway or going uphills in the mountains. It handles very well on curves, when accelerating, slowing, parking is so easy with back up mirrors."

"The Outback handles well generally. Acceleration from a complete stop is poor, especially when the car hasn't completely warmed up in the morning. Very frightening to pull out and merge with traffic."

"In a field of 4-cylinder powered SUV's, the H6 6-cylinder Outback 3.6R stands out with good acceleration and confident handling in the hills and flat highways. I feel very secure knowing I can get on freeways and pass with ease. So many other vehicles I tried didn't give me the same level of confidence."

"Acceleration from a stop is not very exhilarating for the claimed horsepower. It would have been nice if the car was a bit snappier. If you really put your foot in it, the car will grudgingly move faster from a stop, but it really wants to hold you back."

"In my 3.6R Flat 6, I can blow smoke into any vehicle at the start line with time to spare; the jet off acceleration is fun and sure footed 'cos All wheel drive; the CVT is quiet and steering's responsive and the wheels hug the road even at the bend. The top speed is 256kmph but even at mid way, the Outback is fast enough for most driving conditions which means if one befriends the Outback and drives it with care, it can go a looong way. A buddy of mine who owns an Audi dealership is impressed with my Outback each time I give him a lift. that is twice in a week! Bravo"

"Ample power. Handles very competently. A pleasure to drive."

"I have been very pleased with how the outback handles and the acceleration and stopping. Getting used to this particular engine took a while, but once I had more confidence in it I was more willing to accelerate as I thought I should be able to. Handling with a trailer has been very good with this vehicle, and it has enough towing capacity to be useful."

"Continuously variable transmission has a very low starting gear for excellent acceleration, then just keeps going faster until I reach the desired speed. Speed limits in Eastern USA are too low to know its full potential. Good emergency handling, such as doing things in the road. AWD avoids spinning tires when starting on wet or snowy pavement."

"Enjoy driving Subaru. The seats and ride are not good."

"The four cylinder is just adequate...from a standing start you need plenty of time to cross a busy road. The cruise control button has begun malfunctioning...handling is good,especially in bad weather"

"Responsive"

"The acceleration is poor when the car is at a stop sign and you have to quickly accelerate, especially, but not only, when the engine is cold. It handles pretty well otherwise."

"Acceleration is adequate with the basic 2.5 liter engine. The car handles very well on all types of roads ( freeway, winding roads, gravel, steep grades, wet pavement, snow)."

"Nimble handling. Very responsive. Good acceleration"

"The eye-sight system is the best I've tried. Like any new car you have to learn its language (beeps, braking, etc...), until then it, I've heard others find it frustrating. I do feel like I'm a more attentive driver because of it. The acceleration seems forced in the 2.6. Most of my driving is in-town/city driving, so it is not necessarily an issue that I notice daily. It handles well."

"Acceleration is ok but not impressive. I often use mid grade gas to get more power"

"Acceleration is choppy before it kicks in. I was unhappy that the axle went at 50-60k miles...never had that happen before. I don’t go off road and don’t live in a country setting so it was really disturbing that the dealer thought this was normal wear and tear. Have had constant brake and rotors problems and, again, the dealer said it was the AWD with normal wear and tear. The phone pairing comes and goes...sometimes it’s good and sometimes not."

"Acceleration from a stop is a bit sluggish, but once you get moving it's much better."

"I like he Handling ease of my car"

"Has great acceleration ( I have the 6 cylinder model) and a fantastic turning radius. It stops on a dime and has great features like blind-spot warning signals. It's a smooth ride and still handles well off road and in heavy snow."

"Acceleration for a 4 cylinder engine is very good. It handles well, although the ride is a little on the rough side. It does what it is supposed to do."

"Powerful but always in control"

"very stable ride and the all wheel drive provides good stbulity"

"Same as the 2018 Outback."

"Subaru Outlook has excellent acceleration due to gear ratios. The car handles very well and never gets stuck with its All Wheel Drive. Car handles off-road terrain better than any other car with good ground clearance."

"Great AWD system. Agile handling. Adequate acceleration."

"Handling is great and acceleration is more than adequate."

"the cvt transmission gives it quick startup around town"

"Too Harsh ride & too noisy"

"I have the 3.6 engine and it accelerates very quickly when necessary - no turbo lag. It sways too much and the 2017 Forester that I drove for a week & my wife drove for 3 weeks was much preferred for handling and sight lines."

"It handles well all year round. It's high off the ground. It handles well."

"The cruise control system adjusts for changing speeds in cars in front. This makes driving much smoother and safer."

"Our Outback has done everything we have asked it to do. Everything from interstate to off the road driving conditions."

"Again, it handles well, but, I am a much better, safer driver with all the added electronic devices."

"The Outback with the 3.6l V6 has good acceleration, passing ability, steers well, is easy to drive and has great traction. With good winter tires the Outback's AWD system and 22 cms of ground clearance excels in winter driving. It is our ski mobile."

"We have the 3.6 engine. Great acceleration. Good tight turning (lock)"

"Good turning radius Pulled a trailer through the mountains. Also can carry a huge kayak on top with 3 bikes on back and camping gear with no problem In city traffic, manages acceleration and braking well. Great visibility"

"3.6 engine has plenty of power and is quiet"

"Good mileage for such a car and very roomy inside"

"Bad response using Eye Sight when approaching a steep incline. Engine revs up very high before finding a proper "gear" ratio."

"handles well even when towing a small trailer"

"The four cylinder engine is thrifty on the highway (30 mpg) but noisy on any hill climb. Otherwise a quiet ride."

"The 6 cylinder engine easily merges into traffic on freeways or state highways even when fully loaded. Traction control works effectively when you encounter slippery snow or ice patches on road, keeping vehicle on road and from spinning out of control."

"Good acceleration and handling."

"Great mileage and great ride"

"It’s a smooth ride! The acceleration is there when I need it."

"Handling (general road manners, turning, cornering) is superb. I feel very secure on the road. Acceleration, especially when merging on to the highway, is not optimal. I own a 2.5 L Limited., and there a noticeable whine in the CVT as it tries to catch up. I believe the 2.5 L drive train is very underpowered for this vehicle; the CVT needs to be tweaked."

"The car handles well, is very stable, acceleration has been adequate for my needs"

"Touchy accelerator throttle. Consumes 1 quart of oil per 5500 miles."

"3.6 engine is great"

"Purchased the V-6 engine (250hp), acceleration and handling are excellent. Also love the automatic 4-wheel drive."

"Hugs the road. Incredibly easy to drive. Very responsive as far as turning. Not overly powerful but adequate. Incredible miles on the open road...high 30's."

"Wonderful to drive, plenty of power, use cruise control everywhere. It goes down to 25 mph which saves me tickets in my town. On cruise it automatically slows for a car in front. Warns if there is danger when I am backing up."

"This vehicle handles very well and with the V6 has plenty of acceleration especially in the mountains of Colorado"

"The boxer 6 cylinder provides excellent power with the handling to give you a very comfortable feeling in all driving situations. Very comfortable road car love driving on road trips"

"With the V6 engine, acceleration is very good. Overall handling is very good, especially in snow"

"Surprisingly quick for a non-turbo four cylinder engine and very sure-footed handling."

"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"

"Very comfortable seating and great viewing provided due to low window beltline"

"The Outback has a wonderful ride. It's smooth, quick, quiet, and very pleasant to drive on long trips."

"Seats are not comfortable for long rides"

"We loved the ride on the Outback. Much better than our 2007 Chrysler, or Jeep. It is quiet also, but I wish it had about 50 HP more. As it is now, it's acceptable and gives good mileage. On a recent trip to VA traffic was moving at 110 MPH. really to fast, but if I didn't keep up with the crowd, they would have run us over. At that speed it had even more top end. All this at 30MPG."

"Soft leather seats. Easy access. Lots of choice for position. For driver. 2 memory settings. Very comfortable. Drives well with sure grip. CVT is jerky especially when cold. Like the paddles for "manual" choice. Use them to gear down going down hill. Normally quite unless windows down. Then there is thundering."

"Equally at home on the highway, running errands in town, or driving 50mph on gravel roads pheasant hunting in Kansas and the Dakotas. Secure and stable handling, great ride and comfort, good space and ground clearance. Takes a bit to get used to touchy acceleration from a standstill."

"Car is noisy but tires are close to requiring replacement. We'll see what happens to the noise with new and better than OEM tires. Will go to Michelin."

"Headroom is great (I'm 6'6). Seats supportive and comfortable. Very reasonable noise levels at all speeds."

"Car drives well but the seating (and we have the high-end leather multi-way adjustable seats) is absolutely horrible. If you are driving for more than 30 or 40 minutes the seats feel like you're sitting on widely separated boards. Car is quite noisy at highway speeds due to thin glass and poorly engineered door seals."

"i tried out about 9 vehicle's and thought Outback handled better and road better"

"Very quiet ride, comfortable seats, and luxurious interior."

"I feel like I can drive all day in this car."

"Very comfortable seats. Drove from east coast to west coast and was surprised how comfortable (cloth) seats were"

"The seats are not comfortable and the noise level is quite high. The ride is okay but not great."

"Reasonable comfortable. Ride is a bit noisy but improved from 2010 model we previously owned. Seats are not fantastic but give decent comfort and support"

"Seats are very comfortable"

"Seats are comfortable, it handles bad roads well, has good cornering ability, it is a good all day traveling car."

"The seats are large, plush and quite comfortable. Wind and road noise at highway speed's is somewhat higher than I expected, but very acceptable. When driving into Crosswinds, the weatherstripping on both front doors chatters at times. After the first 10,000 miles, we noticed that the ride quality has deteriorated somewhat, but still quite decent."

"This car is very comfortable in the front seat. I have never ridden in the back for any length of time, but I'd imagine that it is comfortable enough back there too. The ride is generally compliant and the AWD really makes the car feel planted to the road. The noise levels are good on most pavements. This is a comfortable car overall."

"Very comfortable for long trips, lots of room for hauling."

"I have discovered the driver's. seat is almost impossible to adjust for comfort. I'm short legged but have a long reach. I'm finding it very difficult to adjust the seat for safe driving AND comfort. My left hip and leg go numb nad the lower lumbar area be comes very painful. I have added a memory foam cushion as a stop gap measure until I can find something more permanent."

"Wind noise!!!"

"Cloth seats are comfy and hide dirt.heaters work good. Ride is comfy, on center, with good handling."

"I find the headrests and armrests uncomfortable for tall drivers."

"Find the seats a little hard."

"I have rain drip shields installed and the ride is noisy as a result."

"The most comfortable seats I could fine. The ride is stiff and the noise level is significant."

"Handling is very good. Noise level could improve"

"Ride could be softer"

"This is our "family" car. We all find the size just right with plenty of room for the teens in the passenger seats, good room for my wife (main driver) and me. It's comfortable and secure rolling down the road."

"Car is much quieter than previous model owned, and provides smoother ride. Seats provide good support for long and short drives."

"Seats are comfortable, as is the ride. Very low noise level, except when hard accelerating. Four cylinder engine is under powered for anything other than flat roads."

"for longer rides than 30 minutes, it's very uncomfortable. You come out of the car feeling stiff and sore, whether you're driving or not."

"I bought a memory foam seat cushion because the car seat is not comfortable for extended drives."

"The number of seat adjustments that allow the seat to fit me."

"a very comfortable car too drive"

"Good multi drivers seat adjustment Fairly quiet ride Comfortable on long trips"

"seats are comfortable and the ride is good. Car is quite but tires can be noisy."

"Bucket seats are challenging to my back. Need to add a supplemental lower back cushions for driver and passenger front seats."

"Very comfortable and quiet. I drive mostly to the mountains twice a month in the summer and the car is quiet, comfortable and great gas mileage"

"very secure drive. comfortable and i always feel in control"

"Very responsive in almost all situations.. Seating is firm but not too firm. Ride is quiet and steady."

"Seats are more comfortable for my back than any other car I have been in. The seats also give great support to my legs. The seats can easily be adjusted to fit me."

"The comfort for the sized SUV the outback represents is quite good. The seats are not as adjustable as I might like, but they can be made comfortable. The ride especially in the backseat is noisier than I would like."

"I'm annoyed by all the electronic information that is not available with out turning on the key. I couldn't answer your message about mileage or how much gas I had with out turning the car on."

"The driver's seat lumbar support is suppose to the great, but it is not nearly enough for my bad back. I use an additional back support ALWAYS"

"Smaller than expected. Feels cramped."

"I'd have rated it higher if the lumbar support were better. For my back, it doesn't provide as much variation in adjustment as either my old 2000 Infinity QX4 or my 2004 BMW 330Ci, both of which I replaced with the 2015 Outback."

"Very comfortable seats and positioned so it is very easy to enter and exit the vehicle."

"The road noise is more than I expected"

"Would like more cushion in seats. Good noise control and the ride is ok, a bit stiff on bumps but expected that since it has a purposely stiff suspension for off road and handling."

"Seats are as conferrable as my Mercedes. There car has a lot of engine/trans noise, particularly when it's cold. Pick-up is good once your moving but from a stop it's SLOW."

"Seats are somewhat hard."

"Not a very quiet ride, one hears wind rushing by. Almost impossible to hear anyone or the radio playing when the sunroof is open, even with a wind deflector installed."

"I like the support, position and range of adjustment of the driver's seat. The noise level is low, except when pushed hard, but this is not a sports car. The ride is just right for me, not too stiff or soft."

"A very quiet ride until I try to accelerate when the engine is cold. Then the engine makes harsh noises."

"need better lumbar support control and head rest needs to go further back"

"I am able to move the seat close to steering wheel because of my height...very important feature for me."

"CVT transmission is noisy in lower ranges."

"A smoother ride than other SUV's (even though it is not considered a suv). Less road - tire noise than other suv's."

"Cloth seats are very comfortable and supportive. Ride is compliant and handling is predictable and safe. Outback is relatively quiet on the road, with a little noise coming from front of driver's window."

"Very quite, comfortable, secure handling, and excellent MPG on the highway and over-all. Good power with the 6 cylinder engine,"

"Driver's seat electrically adjustable in several directions, including tilt of seat bottom. Excellent lumbar support. Heated seats. Quieter than Forester of the same model year. Suspension well suited for potholes common in CT in the Spring. Stable in high cross-winds."

"Seats are very comfortable especially on long trips. The ride and noise level seems very good for this category."

"The front passenger seat has to be manually adjusted. there is considerable road noise."

"Rather drab cloth seats; not very comfortable. Average road noise"

"Height of seat cannot be controlled adequately"

"Rides like a dream. I've been in BMW's and Audis that cost much more and they don't hold a candle to the ride, acceleration and handling."

"The car is perfect except for the wind noise on the front doors. Best car I have ever had."

"Seats and ride is good; noise is loud at freeway speed."

"good seat controls"

"Drivers seat one of few I can use in a car as have had back surgeries. Very comfortable and that combined with ease of driving allows me to take some short trips. Cannot do in any other vehicles other than my Toyota van."

"I have back and sciatic issues so would prefer more cushioning in the back and seat cushions."

"Because the seats sit low they are difficult to get in & out of. Uncomfortably padded for trips over 50 miles. This is not what we had expected for this quality & cost in an otherwise great car. Road noise should also be less."

"Would like more comfortable seats."

"Drivers seat very adjustable which adds to comfort. Front passenger seat not as adjustable . That makes f ont passenger comfort an issue"

"It is comfortable to ride long distances in. It is a little noisy, especially around the windows. I am always checking to see if the windows are fully closed because it sounds like air coming in."

"Quiet comfortable ride , love all the devices that make my driving easier"

"Comfortable to drive and to carry objects in the care, very versatile"

"excellent support, headroom and lumbar support"

"Very comfortable seating throughout. Noise levels acceptable even in city traffic. Good acceleration when needed and great mileage overall."

"Seats are not very comfortable. The front passenger seat has no lumbar support. My wife has to use a pillow to sit on and a lumbar cushion or she can't ride for more than a few minutes. Driver side has lumbar support that is good, but both seats are quite hard."

"love the comfort of the seats, ride - Everything!!"

"The Subaru seats are very comfortable and the car is quiet inside and while driving. The ride is stiff but comfortable."

"It feels very safe and sure footed. The headrests are set too far forward. The seats are very comfortable with good leg room in the back seats. I hear that they are comfortable. They need another setting further back. The fuel injectors were of concern but we were told the tapping was normal. Decent ride."

"Seats are always full of lint, dust and pet hair. Very difficult to vacuum them clean. Ride is very comfortable with little noise issues."

"the "cupped" shape of seats (left and right) we find too confining and uncomfortable on long trips"

"Quiet and smooth on highway."

"Lots of adjustability."

"The comfort of the front seats has been very disappointing. It seems almost impossible to adjust the driver's seat for 5’ tall woman so she has visibility needed and without pressure on the hips and back causing numbing in the legs. Further adjustments to the seat and seat back cause pain in the back and legs. A driver who is 6’1‿ has no difficulty viewing the road or mirrors, but has woeful comfort from the seat. His legs and feet go numb in less than an hour. Additional adjustments give slightly improved comfort but it’s sadly short lived. Trips lasting longer than 90 minutes are out of the question."

"Road noise could be better handled."

"Leather seats are very comfortable. Ride is very smooth. Do not feel tired after driving for 4 or 6 hours."

"Quiet ride both on highways and in traffic."

"Seat is little short for tall driver. Uncomfortable on long drives due to weight on heel of right (accelerator) foot."

"Sits high so easy entry and exit. Quiet ride, but climate system is louder an high. Ride is steady and good control. Seat material is cloth that attracts hair easily. Would prefer leather next time. Door mirrors do not swivel out far enough for tall drivers that have the seat far from the steering wheel to have a good view of the road."

"Very quiet, excellent driver position and visibility"

"Very satisfied up to now"

"The interior of my Outback is noisy on the highway. It has a sort of wind noise that cannot be fixed according to the dealer's service dept, and that is MOST annoying. Besides the wind noise, road noise comes thru to the interior, too. The seats are very comfortable, and has a good range of adjustment to make driving comfortable on short or long trips."

"Dashboard rattles. Ride too soft and vibration even after having tires road forced balanced multiple times. Previous set of tires and new tires"

"easy to drive, handling."

"Comfortable seats, heated seats & great vision for a tall person."

"Seats: On long trips, (2 hrs or more) could use better thigh support: extendable seat bottom, lower back massage and heat, better cushioning in seat bottom (glutes go numb on trips more than 3 hrs). Also, these functions plus seat height adjustment should be installed in front passenger seat."

"Seats are comfortable and I have no problem adjusting the seat position to my preference (and I often have to a 2 hour commute). The ride is comfortable, but when driving fast along a curve and hitting a bump or making a quick adjustment in the steering wheel, it doesn't give me a good sense of control."

"Both frant and back seats are comfortable; who needs an SUV?"

"Too noisey"

"Generally, is a very comfortable wagon. The only suggestion I have for an improvement is to reduce the noise level, particularly the wind noise."

"Road / wind noise is louder than it should be"

"Very quiet, car like ride. Handles bumps very well. Easy to get in. Comfortable on long drives"

"Very comfortable and adjustable seats. Ride is excellent. Noise I mediocre."

"Wonderful utility vehicle, more comfortable than a truck."

"Very comfortable and roomy car."

"The seats themselves are comfortable, however, I am of short stature. I prefer to have the seat as far back as possible from potential air bag deployment, and at comfortable arms length from the steering wheel. In my experience, there is not sufficient adjustment with the seat to accommodate me."

"Very smooth riding and acclerating. Ample power. Quiet."

"Good solid all-around utility vehicle. Comfortable on trips, good cargo capacity, good visibility."

"very comfortable seating, good view"

"Very good overall comfort and a great highway vehicle for long trips."

"The position of the clock and outside temperature is almost impossible to read. Also, I would prefer that doors would automatically lock when you accelerate."

"very comfortable seats"

"The headrests in the front seats are very uncomfortable as they lean forward against the back of the head."

"The Outback is comfortable from any seat, not just the front ones."

"air noise was "fixed" under warranty,,did no good. They shrugged their shoulders and said live with it. They xxxxxx me off."

"Wind noise in front seats nearly intolerable at times"

"Very comfortable, handles very well, very responsiveI have driven over 500 miles on trips to Virginia from Massachusetts and not felt tired (I’m over 80)"

"An excellent well rounded vehicle that just does everything right."

"I have a great deal of problems with my back and the Subaru Outback Limited seats are very comfortable."

"the drivers seat is extremely uncomfortable, especially the seat portion. The back is not much better. On trips, we take the 2015 Town & Country because it is much quieter, softer ride and the driver seat is very comfortable."

"Very comfortable car...."

"Very comfortable seats and ride."

"Probably the most comfortable cloth seats I’ve ever experienced in a car."

"Seats are comfortable, have required adjustments and are heated"

"Good legroom. Interior noise at higher speeds."

"Only issue is "outside" noise- I can sometimes hear it and it is annoying. Wish something could be done to reduce this as I don't hear this in Audi or our old Mercedes vehicle"

"Car is noisy."

"front seats are too firm - not enough cushioning."

"This car is noisy when accelerating, and also there is wind noise at speed. The seats are mostly comfortable, but I have a problem with sciatica on long drives. The ride is fine, and 4 wheel drive is very competent."

"cabin highway noise"

"More noise than you’d expect. Mostly from side mirrors"

"Seating comfort is great. The car has two selectable positions in memory. Very low noise level and very comfortable ride."

"Most comfortable seats I have ever owned by far. Good ride and moderate noise levels."

"Bought heated leather option. VERY comfortable seats, just the right height and width. Back seat has plenty of room, and seats are heated also."

"I am short, and it is easy to adjust driver's seat for visibility, distance from controls and comfort."

"Ride much stuffer than expected"

"Comfortable seats on long trips"

"comfortable seats, solid ride"

"Vehicle is very quiet and handles fantastically even with 86000 miles."

"The drivers seat can tend to be uncomfortable on long trips."

"Stiff ride with 2 passengers. Add luggage, and ride improves."

"Seats are very comfortable, both in the font and back. We drove for ten hours and all of us in the front and back seats remarked on how comfortable the seats were!"

"Comfortable seats but a little noisy,"

"I'm 6'-2", 230 lbs and I find the driving position comfortable. Overall, it's quite and smooth for the size and price."

"Seat comfort is good, front and back. Would like to have power seats on passenger side as well as driver's. Heated seats are excellent."

"The car could have a quieter interior."

"The seats are too tall for tall drivers and you sit on them rather than in them."

"Could be quieter but replacing the OEM tires with Michelin Premier A/S tires substantially reduced road noise and improved handling. Lost a couple MPG at highway speeds with the Michelins. 6Cyl in the 2015 is much quieter than the 4 cyl in our 2016 buy the 2016 handles and brakes much better largely due to less weight in the engine compartment. The brakes on the 2016 are much firmer and linear."

"Rides well and quiet"

"I am tall and my wife is short.The seat squab is too short for me and I would like another 3 cm of leg room as well. The seat backs are not bolstered enough and we roll a bit in them. We have a black leather interior and they are too warm and sweaty in summer. I think the car is noisier than others, and the ride isn't what I would like - Rather bumpy. Handles well in bad conditions (snow etc) and on really bad roads. Perhaps I got the wrong car. Had a week driving a Forester which handled much better."

"Very easy to handle, and controls the road extremely well."

"Seats should have memory for different drivers. Lumbar support is not enough. Headrest is too close to the head. Seat should be able to rise further above floor of car for better leg position. "Eye Sight" causes the rear view mirror to be lower in windshield than in other cars, obstructing drive's view, especially when seat is raised for good posture."

"Drivers side is great because its electric, passenger side is difficult because its manual."

"The main reason I purchased this vehicle was the safety features. I really like the rear view camera, side mirrors to show approaching vehicles and interior safety features. My only complaint has been that we have had to replace the tires."