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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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LIfe is an Adventure

I owned a Subaru years ago. It is wonderful to be back in an Outback once again. The ride is very smooth and quiet. I love the fact that it is large enough to sleep comfortably in the back and I love the new adjustable rack on the top. It's perfect for carrying my canoe. I love to listen to music as I drive and the sound system is outstanding. Having Sirus on board is an added treat. Knowing that Subaru has put my safety first by adding all of the safety features in my car, makes the company one that I feel that I can trust. It's great to be back!

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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Better than we imagined

Good looking and easy to drive. The safety features and electronics are outstanding. The price to value ratio was great! Easy and fun to drive, great sound system and plenty of room.

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

Needed a car for 4 adults, good gas mileage, trunk room for 4 large luggage, a vehicle that can haul things from Lowe's, and 4 wheel drive to get through the snow. This car fits the bill.

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

The starts quickly even in below zero weather. Heated seats are the best I've ever had. Really digs into the snow and gives the feeling of safety no matter what the road conditions are.

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

I just purchased this car and I am in love with it!! I am so very happy with it. My previous Outback was a 2003 and I loved it too, but this car is amazing.

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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Just bought it

Lots of leg room. Easy to use controls. Smooth ride. I love the safety features. This car has everything I require.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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The most comfortable vehicle I?ve ever owned!

This car is very comfortsble, has good leg room, rear window view, and a very easy to use 8 inch touch screen. This is the quietest car ever, can?t hear any road noise at all!

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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Subaru tester

Good reliable car that won't let you down. More technical items than you need but that's the norm now One of the safest cars on the planet and it's affordable. Owned them in the past and plan to keep this one for quite a while

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

This car has everything I need and the safety measures are amazing! ISIGHT technology for safety in front of the car, preventative lane swaying, great rear camera, just an amazing car!

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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Very comfortable in all ways. High visibility.

This car will be our primary car. My husband is tall and it has plenty of headroom and legroom. I'm short and I don't have trouble getting in the car and love the height it sits up. The cargo capacity has plenty of room for his walker and I don't have a problem lifting it in.

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