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2021 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$26,795 starting MSRP
side view of 2021 Outback Subaru
(88 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Great fit

Very comfortable to drive and lots of room. Too many gadgets but I'm not a techy so others might disagree. Well designed and thought out.

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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This is my 6th Subaru and again NOT happy!

My last one was 2018 and the fit and finish was much better although I had problems with that one also and every other Subaru I owned. This 2021 is poorly put together the interior fit and finish is made to look expensive but its VERY poorly made. The ride Kandloff quite on a smooth road or highway but it is bumpy on other surfaces. the backup and front cameras are jock and that 11" info screen is as slow as my 1990 Dell. No storage and no place to put important things. On my second outback I said I'll never buy another but few years gone and I'm on my 6th and I don't know why??? It seem that every Subaru I get seems to have wheel alignment problem always pulling the steering more to the right, yes every Subaru I got and this one does not defer from the previous ones I got.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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My first NEW car!!

I love this car! It’s safe and spacious (which is what we needed with a baby in the way) This is my first ever brand new car and I absolutely love it!

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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Safe, Sporty & Functional

The ride of this car is great - soft and well-controlled. The turbo has very good pickup. The Onyx features black exterior trim components and rims for more style. Gas mileage is average. Interior storage in the front is lacking, but the cargo area is generous.

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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Great Features

Wonderful, safe vehicle. Sam in sales and Nicole in delivery were fantastic. This is our second Subaru Outback. We really feel that it is a great car.

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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Most comfortable car I've ever owned.

This car meets my needs. I went with the XT model for the more powerful engine. Needed something comfortable to drive with all of the necessary safety features as well as having enough power to tow my ATV. This Outback meets all of those needs and then some!

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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Most enjoyable car

I love everything about my Outback! Comfortable to drive, sporty exterior, great gas mileage, and plenty room for family and all the stuff that comes with life!!! Best car purchase to date!!!

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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Love the new Outback XT.

The new Subaru Outback XT Series with the 2.4 liter Turbo engine is fun to drive, plenty of power and still good fuel economy. Makes the Outback an entirely different vehicle.

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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Great purchase overall

The Subaru Outback is a classy, reliable vehicle. It is our first Subaru, but won’t be our last. It has all of the features of a luxury vehicle.

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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Most comfortable car

I have a bad back and just sitting in the car feels great. The interior is beautiful and the seats are incredibly comfortable. I love all the security features added to the Outback: I had a 2013 Outback which I loved but decided to buy a new one after reading about the new features . No disappointment here: it is everything the brochure promised.

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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