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2021 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

$26,795 starting MSRP
side view of 2021 Outback Subaru
(88 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Great Auto

Abyss blue is a very nice color. Interior is very comfortable. Technology is world-class. Sound system is top-notch. Navigation system is very good. Reclining leather seats are great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • 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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This will be my car for life😍

It gives me more space that I need even if I have friends with me. There’s plenty of leg room , so comfortable and has great safety features that you would love. It has been one of my dream cars so here I am.

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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Love the way this car feels on the road

This vehicle has a very comfortable cabin. The interior and exterior styling is top of the line. There are lots of convenient features including plenty of safety features and lots of space. The ride feels solid but the car seems slightly underpowered with the 4 cylinder engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Safest car I’ve ever owned! Tech savvy

Best car I’ve ever owned. Smooth ride, quiet, lots of active monitoring systems. Keep me focused on my driving by warning me that my my eyes are not on the road. The system controls are part of the center dash column. Hands free phone answering. Front and rear side viewing for on coming traffic or pedestrian.

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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New Outback

We have only had a short time , but it drives easily and rides comfortably . It has all the all the lastest safety controls . Front and rear cameras , auto braking , side sensors , etc . Standard items ; power windows , cruise controls , a good radio , hands free phone , etc.

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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2nd Time lease holder!

Really enjoyed my 2018 lease and now I'm enjoying this 2021 lease. the car is ample and love that it's not a traditional SUV. everything is intuitive in the 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Seems good so far

My wife loves her new Subaru so far. It would be better if the dealership we bought it from, and Subaru itself, cared about veterans and non-veterans the same. The 2.5L definitely give the Outback Onyx XT some added power to make driving fun. The seats are some of the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. Not having red LED switches blinding me at night is great! Would be better if my wife could change her color scheme though. Would also be great if the dealership actually went over the car with us; the manual is HUGE!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Our first new car

Very nicely built vehicle Very safe and most of the accessories are intuitive to operate. has excellent ratings through consumer Reports. I am so far enjoying the ride.

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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It’s the best car I ever drove

This car met all my needs and more a fantastic car. I wish I had bought one years ago I can’t believe the quality and the workmen ship on my Subaru Outback.

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
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Smart looking safe and reliable

I purchased this vehicle because of its high safety ratings. No other car like this with so much safety. This was a car I purchased after being in my previous automobile for 14 years so I gave it considerable thought

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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