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Subaru Outback

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New 2016 Subaru Outback
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Key specifications

Highlights
2,700 lbs
Towing Capacity
Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
175 hp
Horsepower
Engine
174 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152
Displacement
Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
Suspension
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
2,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
270 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
270 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Safety
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard
Bluetooth®
Electrical
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
490
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Notable features

Lane departure prevention now available
Five-seat all-wheel-drive wagon
Four- or six-cylinder engine
8.7 inches of ground clearance
Camera-based EyeSight safety system available

Engine

174 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152 Displacement
Regular Unleaded H-4 Engine Type

Suspension

Strut Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

2,700 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
270 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,700 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
270 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,700 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
3,593 lbs Base Curb Weight
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight

Safety

Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard Bluetooth®

Electrical

110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
490 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

Attractive styling
Easy entry and exit
Backseat roominess
Visibility
Interior quality

The bad

Lack of acceleration with four-cylinder engine
Seats not supportive
Roof rails mean car can be pitched around by heavy winds
CVT's lack of idle-creep leads to lurching starts
Car-seat Latch anchors sit too deep for easy access

Consumer reviews

4.8 / 5
Based on 176 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.7
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

Reliably efficient

The 2016 Subaru Outback is the first car I'd ever bought brand new, and I haven't been disappointed since it was purchased 7 years ago. It's very reliable, fun to drive, easy on gas, easy on maintenance and easy on the eyes. Will do it all over again when I make my next Subaru purchase!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Gas saver

I just bought this one used, 42,000 miles. I highly recommend subaru brand if you need a dependable vehicle. I also own a 07 outback. And a 2014 impreza. Good vehicles.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Subaru Outback base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.5%
Risk of rollover

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