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2016 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$24,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Outback Subaru
(176 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Practical. Roomy, comfortable, good gas mileage.

I like the fact it has a longer wheelbase than an SUV; makes for a more stable ride. Rear seats fold flat for more cargo space. CVT gets great gas mileage (28 mph); it is a 4-cylinder, although sometimes the transmission is slightly rough. Rear seating is very good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Full technoloy package.

Roomy comfortable car. Beautiful Metallic Titanium Paint with White Leather. Fun to drive. safe and reliable. Subaru "Eyesight" lane keeper. Collision prevention. Active Radar cruise control.

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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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LIKE NEW

This car has everything. Low Mileage. Very clean. excellent safety features. I hate to sell it but have too many cars. Well maintained 2 owner car. Have title report.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Value

This midlevel outback is a good value and performs as advertised. Gas mileage is fair, the sound system mediocre but it looks good and runs well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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Best all wheel drive vehicle

I love the Subaru Outback. I have owned trucks most of my life, and when I decided to purchase an SUV type vehicle, I test drove just about every make and model, but when I test drove the Subaru, I knew immediately that this was the car. The comfort, the style. the safety features and the drive. I was sold.

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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Bang for the bucks

It's very sturdy reliable and safe car. get good mileage not too heavy on pocket. provide ample option for storage. good off road capabilities. The only thing Outback can improve on is seating. seats feels slightly small and hard.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A "Colorado Cadillac" in Phoenix

For a rough terrain vehicle, it drives surprisingly well in the city while providing comfort and some features of a luxury sedan. I frequently drive up the mountains toward Flagstaff, and this little dynamo has the 'get up and go' to climb to higher places. Great in the Valley of the Sun and great in the snowy mountains! As someone of shorter stature, I find it much easier to get in and out of than the full size SUV. When care-giving my 91 year old mother with spinal stenosis, I have found that she is able to get in and out easily....YAY! Though it was a financial burden to purchase a vehicle, it was a necessity as my 1997 Subaru Outback with 177k miles decided to retire before I did! No regrets making this purchase after spending 6 weeks test driving everything from a sedan to larger size SUVs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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For a Subaru it's one of the better cars Iv.e owne

I really can't say anything bad about this vehicle.So far no Major problems with this 2016 subaru other than a couple of minor issues,such as bad battery which was replaced and an elect. motor which was replaced.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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2nd Outback I've owned. This one for only a month

I previously owned a 2013 with base engine, a bit underpowered in my opinion. This one with the larger engine is far superior in drivability, smoothness and power. Gas mileage took a little hit, of course. The safety features on the 2016 are excellent and a big improvement over the 2013. Adaptive speed control is amazing! I like the layout of the infotainment screen even better than in the 2018 Outback I test drove. Reliability of the 2013 was excellent, but I've only owned my '16 for a month, so the jury is still out on this one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolutely love my new Subaru!

Love the comfortable seats, heated seats, backup camera and just about everything the new outback has. This is my 2nd outback and love how safe I feel in this 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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