Reader Review of the Week: 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport

While this is likely the last year for the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, which will be replaced by the Subaru XV, Walter Rigsby of Golden, Colo., bought one for his long-distance trips between Ohio and Colorado. So, how does a 1,000-plus-mile trek feel in the 2011 Impreza Outback Sport? Continue reading to find out.  If you want to share your thoughts about your car, you can write a review here.

“I live in Ohio but go to college in Colorado. I spent a very long time researching which car to purchase, and this car was the clear front-runner. To find a better car for the money with all-wheel drive, a cold weather package and highly rated suspension, performance and reliability is impossible.

“Whenever my friends get into my car, they get out wanting a Subaru Impreza. Off-road, it does a great job. I have never had it stuck, though I wouldn’t recommend going through anything too bad in it. I have yet to drive it in the snow, but I imagine it’ll do a great job considering how well it does in gravel and mud.

“I own the hatch version, and it has enough room to transport all of my stuff from Ohio to Colorado, along with a friend for company. That was also the most comfortable journey I have ever made to Colorado by car. This is an easy car to sit for hours in. The stereo is great; the Bluetooth is nice and the GPS is decent. The gear box is very well done, and the heated seats are fantastic. One of the things that surprised me on the 1,250-mile road trip was that the fuel economy for my standard transmission was about 31 mpg at 65 mph, which is very reasonable, especially considering the continuous all-wheel drive. If you want a car that is fun to drive, has all-wheel drive, is comfortable, stylish and has convenient features, this is the car for you. However, if you don’t need the all-wheel drive but want a nice hatchback, consider other options as well.”