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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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Well made car for the money.

Love the hatchback ...a touch lifts it up...comfortable and roomy inside. Big trunk to fit your shopping needs. A good looking vehicle and color choice...Love it, love it.

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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As good a value as you can get

We just bought this 2018 Outback, taking it over both other mass market vehicles (i.e., RAV4) and high end cars (BMW X3). The value just cannot be beat. We purchased the 3.6R Limited Version, and there's nothing else left to add to the options list. As Costco customers, we used their car buying program, which linked us to Webster Groves (MO) Subaru. One, two, three...deal done, car in our driveway. We love the vehicle. It's attractive, fun to drive, and feature rich. Highly recommended.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I Just Love My Car

I went to the Subaru dealer to buy a Forester and text drove it but my husband also wanted to test drive a outback and when we did we both just fell in love with 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A lot of car for the money.

I went with the Outback because I got the most car for my money. To get all the features I wanted, (leather, safe driving features, AWD), I would have had to pay a lot more money with most other cars. It's roomy, great on fuel (with the 4 cylinder), and as long as you are not a speed demon, it has plenty of power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best New Car I ever bought

Excellent Performance, Great safety features , Comfort and convenience would recommend this vehicle to anyone who wants to travel in comfort and style. Excellent value 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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Harman Kardon Sounds system in 3.6 R Limited

Disappointed, great car but for the price but the high sound system is very poor. They call it an upgraded 576-Watt-equivalent GreenEdge amplifier. I think that sometimes is very wrong with this sound system. If you want good sound buy a different car or plan to buy a after market sound system. The dealer indicated we have the best sound system they have. My guess that GreenEdge probable means that the Harman Kardon decided to make a less expensive sound system that and the main feature to market is that it uses less power. If you like good sound plan to buy an after market sound system with this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is my 6th Subaru and 5th Outback. That says i

Rides and performs like a much more expensive automobile. Has every bell and whistle that you can find on a luxury auto and I have no doubt that it will still be on the road in 2028.

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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Most reliable SUV I have purchased.

The size of the Outback is just perfect for me. I have wanted a car that sits up higher for me and this SUV is perfect for my height. It drives and handles very well. I am pleased with my purchase.

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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Good value for money only n 4 cylinder

it has room inside, doesnt look very special from outside,it is normal looking non-aerodynamic, not so bulky but still not small suv. It is very reliable for a 4 cylinder AWD SUV. interior is a bit tricky, make sure you get exactly what you ask for, I wanted seat warmer- I did not know they come in seat only and back and seat version- colors are versatile. Of course you can add certain features to it. I was only interested in seat and back warmer and sunroof. Nothing is special about boxer-horizontal engine, I would say V6 is much stronger but still it depends what you want to do with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Roomy and comfy

This car has plenty of room and features. Ultimately we ended up with a Crosstrek instead since they run $2k-6k cheaper and we don't need all of the room that the Outback offers.

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