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Subaru’s redesigned 2015 Outback is less quirky than before thanks to its streamlined exterior and classed-up interior, though that doesn’t make it any less versatile than the Outback we know and love. In fact, a slightly longer wheelbase and overall length mean there’s more interior room for passengers and cargo.
Related: 2015 Subaru Outback Expert Review
“The Outback’s cargo area has grown slightly, to 35.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, up from 34.3 cubic feet. Fold the standard 60/40-split backseat down to create 73.3 cubic feet, up from 71.3. There are also new release levers, so one tug folds the spring-tensioned seat flat. It’s well-done and, if I had my way, would be mandatory on all cars,” Cars.com reviewer Bill Jackson said in his review of the 2015 Outback.
There’s also a power liftgate that’s newly standard on the highest, Limited, trim and available on the Premium trim.
Cars.com photos by Evan Sears
I manage Cars.com’s daily news publishing and execution of Editorial strategy. As a lifelong enthusiast, I’ve worked in the automotive industry for over 20 years, attending Universal Technical Institute for my Automotive Technology Certificate before continuing education for technical writing and journalism, where I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Technical and Professional Communication with emphasis in Journalism and Automotive Technology. Since starting at Cars.com in 2006, I’ve reviewed hundreds of cars and tested new cars in almost every setting, from standardized fuel economy and cargo to dynamic testing such as drag-strip acceleration, towing, off-road and rock-crawling. I’m a juror on the World Car Awards panel of journalists from around the world that vote on their favorite car of the year, as well as a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association.