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2018 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$25,895 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Outback Subaru
(447 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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We are very pleased with the new Subaru

We looked into many cars models before we purchased the Subaru. I have driven Subaru's for quite along time and I was always comfortable in the vehicles. It is a great vehicle for the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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So far it's great

The Outback is very well laid out, a pleasure to drive and looks good inside and out. The ride is a bit stiffer than our heaver stationwagon while the tradeoff is Outback's higher/easier entrance and exit, more responsive steering, and 4 wheel traction in the snow.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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greatly improved over 2016

This auto drives and feels and looks on par with most of the luxury suv 's that i test drove and yet priced in the mid 30"s. I am familiar with this cars resale and reliabilitly which is second to none.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car to buy when only looking

We only went in looking however Travis at World Subaru was so relaxing gave us the keys to test drive the car?- all the plastic was still on it ?-the ride was smooth handled turns nicely ,braking was comfortable not jerking out soft. The blind spit notifications were new and definitely helpful

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this SUV!

Great buying experience at Freehold Subaru, My salesman Chris DeVoy was remarkable. I got every thing i needed, short term, lots of miles, 20 k miles per yr. Car was in stock, on lot and in less than two hours i was on my way home. Thats what i consider a win, Thank You to a great team there.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best SUV i ever owned

Love my new Outback. Visibility,handeling, comfort, you name it. Great feeling knowing you have a symmetrical all wheel drive under you. All those folks in Vermont,New Hampshire, Colorado etc, who go from one Subaru to the next, must know a thing or too. Great Vehicle, and i've owned a lot of different brands.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Better than my 2016

Quieter better steering and braking visibility and smoother accelaration,styling and dash layout including clock improved

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety with style

The Outback is an easy to handle comfortable car/suv. It?s stylish & has up to date features for a good price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned

It's my dream car, and I recommend people to go test drive it or any Subaru. You will not be disappointed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fourth Outback

We keep coming back to Subaru's and Outbacks in particular because there is no equivalent out there! It is a unique utilitarian wagon that serves a family of four in snowy Buffalo fantastically! I cannot recommend this car enough...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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