2016 Subaru Outback Starts at $25,845
Redesigned for 2015, Subaru’s popular wagon gets the brand’s Starlink emergency communication service for the 2016 model year; the available EyeSight safety system also adds Lane Keep Assist for 2016. The 2016 Subaru Outback starts at $25,845, an increase of $100 over the 2015 model; all prices include a destination fee.
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The Starlink communication system operates like GM’s OnStar system, connecting the driver to an adviser with the push of a button. It also sends automatic collision notifications and monthly diagnostic reports, and it works with a smartphone to control vehicle features such as power locks.
Other new-for-2016 features include an auto on/off mode that operates the headlights when the windshield wipers are turned on and a retuned electric power-assist steering system; Subaru says it should provide a more linear, natural feel. New to the available EyeSight safety suite this year is Lane Keep Assist. If the system’s camera detects lane drift at speeds above 40 mph, the car is automatically directed back to the lane.
The Outback’s sedan sibling, the Legacy, gets the same updates and starts at $22,540 for 2016, including a destination fee. That’s $50 more than the 2015 model. Both the 2016 Legacy and Outback arrive at dealerships this summer.
