Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.7 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  | 4.5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | | 4.5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | | 4.7 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | | 4.7 out of 5 |
68 out of 72 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from Newbie to the Subie
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"Great car-great value in all respects except for one huge flaw that most could overlook-high speed handling. Most don't buy a vehicle like this for high speed handling so not a big deal BUT beware if you are on winding high speed interstates like those in West Va., use caution. This vehicle is extremely unpredictable and hard to control at speeds over 65 mph with a moderate load. Keeping up with 70-80 mph traffic takes significant skill. Probably a combination of tires and suspension thats at fault, but this car isn't geared for such highway antics. Enough of the soul bad trait. The car is ultra comfy (I am 6'7" and 250 lbs.) fitting quite well. Very few cars fit me but this one does front and back! Great mileage w/4 cylinder and it will politely not excitingly get you where you're going with the best all wheel drive going. The paddle shifters are very helpful for keeping the 4 moving along but a temp gauge would be a plus. Good sound system but climate/sound displays hard to read in sun. Great vehicle just don't expect to drive it hard. Former cars: Cadillac SRX, Mazda CX-9, Toyota Highlander and Ford Exporer."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from baseball fan
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I have had several BMW's, Mercedes, Cadillac's, a Porsche, and even a Ferarri. This vehicle is in many ways a part of all those cars combined. A pleasure to drive, the quietest car ever, great gas mileage, very comfortable, and very fairly priced. If you are considering a 2011 Outback I highly recommend you just go for it as we have never owned a Subaru and may never own anything else going forward..."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from ROB
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"SUBARU WAS THE FIRST TO DEVELOP ALL WHEEL DRIVE.. THEIRS IS DIFFERENT THAN ALL OTHERS AND HAS BEEN IN EXISTANCE TWICE AS LONG ALSO THE V6 H DESIGN IS ONLY ON SUBARU..THIS VEHICLE FAR OUT PERFORMS ALL OTHERS OFF PAVED AND ON SNOW OR MUD COVERED ROADS. I HAVE HAD THEM ALL EXCEPT A HUMMER AND CAN ATTEST TO THE PERFORMANCE.P"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Off-roading
Rating from cocopuff
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
3 out of 5 |
"Traded in my 2004 legacy for the 2011 Outback. The interior is sooo roomy. Feels like a very big car. Exlint gas mileage. (30 mpg so far) I do miss the power of my manual Legacy, but to get the mpg, you need the CVT. Radio is fine for my purposes, but may be wimpy for some phonophiles. I have three complaints so far: Cubbies in the rear do not have a door!? What's that about? I couldn't figure out the use for these. I velcroed a sheet of plastic to it. How tacky! On a positive note, there is a 12v outlet in the back. And, the flasher button is in the most asinine place. Lastly, there is no air vent for the back (not in my '04 legacy either, but this is 2011!) AND, only 2 air vents in front hit the driver no matter where you try to focus the air. One more thing! The "off black" interior is VERY black. I prefer a little lighter. Best of all: no plasticy "new car smell" like the toyota and honda. So far, I'm enjoying the ride"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from FamilyCar
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We were looking for a vehicle to replace a small car now that we have two kids. We wanted a car with more room. This is also our commuter car so we needed a vehicle with good gas mileage. The outback has it all. It looks great. Everyone and everything fits in the car. The gas mileage is excellent, averaging 28 or 29 mpg for the commute. It is a great car to drive. Very comfortable. Two car seats are all you can fit in the backseat."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from darius
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
3 out of 5 |
"The 2.5i H4 170hp is not enough power for this vehicle because the weight of it is too much. Between that and the CVT it lacks so bad taking off from a dead stop. If you really want the Outback with the 4 cyl then get it in a manual it makes it a little better but you have to know how to drive it. The 3.6R H6 255hp with an automatic is much better but uses more gas. I should have just spent more money on the Audi A4 Quattro with the 2.0 turbo 210 hp. I can always get it when the lease on this is up. Only 2 more years to go. In the meantime the Outback is still a nice car in and out and rides and handles well, so its not that bad but not the best."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Gnhornet
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I drive up to the mountains several times a month and I get 27mpg regularly. I have taken mine offroad a lot and it performs great!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from Pablo
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Really a great car. Tremendous acceleration and a bit of macho style to boot. We modified the rear facing camera so we can turn it on at will and the GPS so we can change settings when the car is in motion...much nicer now. I highly recommend it for performance and looks plus Subaru is always contacting us to check and see if we are satisfied....five stars plus!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Retired and Loving it.
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Trading in an 8 cylinder Ford F-150 club cab for my 4 cyinder Subaru Outback, I thought that I'd miss the roominess, the power and the comfort of the truck. Not at all! This is a great car! Roomy, well-appointed, good-looking and more than peppy-enough to get around in and haul my usual cache of dogs, tools and supplies. This was a great choice for me!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from rainman
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"my second one and my son has had three we plan to stay with subaru all the way. the value is mthere, the safety is there as well as overall quality"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
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