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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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Great car!

Beautifully designed, new and techy with lots of power. I love my new 3.6R Touring! Extremely safe and I'm enjoying the eyesight technology and the sound system.

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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Best perfroming car I've ever owned

Front Leg room meets my needs, cargo area when backseats are folded provides a spacious area. Eyesight driver assist feature is great. Subaru Starlink 8.0 multimedia screen with voice capability is easy to use.

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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Very pleased with the Outback

Excellent gas mileage in the city and on the highway. Very good performance and comfort. Advanced safety features are excellent. Glad I bought the 6 cylinder model.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Quiet comfort

We were impressed with the ride and quiet of this car. It feels much more expensive than it is. Test drive it and you will agree.

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 this car

This car drives great, has plenty of room for cargo and I know I won't be stranded due to its all wheel drive. Been wanting this car for years.

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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Best car ever

We liked our 2013 so much that we traded in our Lexus for our new 2018 outback . It?s a very solid car that I feel safe driving anywhere and in any weather!

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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My 4th Outback, and I love it!

The 2018 Outback replaced a 2012 Subaru Legacy. Great upgrade in design, electronics, safety features and style. This is my fourth Outback, so obviously I love the model. This one is by far the one I can rate as the best car I have ever owned. Not. One. Negative!

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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Everything we expected

We are really enjoying our new Outback, the space is excellent, the fuel mileage exceptional, it is very comfortable to drive and has great road manners.

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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IN LOVE WITH OUR 2018 OUTBACK

Absolutely in love with our new 2018 Outback. The driver's seat is very comfortable, and is actually what prompted me to trade in my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, which is also an AWSESOME car with a lot of bang for your buck. When I brought my Crosstrek in for routine service, the loaner car I was given, a Limited Outback, had an extremely comfortable driver's seat, and that started my quest to consider upgrading. I did it, and I am in love with my Outback!

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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My first new car and I love it!

Everything about this car says "quality". I am 5' 2", my husband is 6'3' and we are both comfortable driving and riding in this car. The car is easy to handle and provides a great ride. We have have had other Outbacks and have been happy with all of them.

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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