Vehicle Overview
Subaru’s Outback was redesigned last year with updated exterior styling, better estimated gas mileage, and new drivetrain, entertainment and safety technology. Like past versions, the Outback straddles the divide between traditional wagons and crossover SUVs and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
New for 2016
Subaru has revised the steering system for better steering feel, and Limited trim levels have a retuned suspension for a smoother ride. The available EyeSight safety system adds lane departure prevention, while Premium and Limited trims gain Subaru’s Starlink emergency communication system.
Significant Standard Features
- Active grille shutters for better gas mileage
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- 6.2-inch touch-screen CD stereo with Pandora integration, iPod connectivity, an MP3 jack and Bluetooth streaming audio
- CVT includes steering-wheel shift paddles to simulate gear changes
- Release levers in the cargo area for the 60/40-split folding backseat
- Backup camera
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- High-intensity-discharge low-beam headlights
- Power liftgate
- Moonroof
- Upgraded stereo features a 7-inch touch-screen, satellite radio, text messaging capability, iTunes tagging and two USB ports
- Harman Kardon premium stereo
- Navigation system
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
- Heated front and rear seats
- Keyless access with push-button start
- Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
- EyeSight system uses cameras to provide adaptive cruise control, precollision braking, and lane departure warning and prevention
