Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  My outback - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By Barb Dunaway - May 31 - 5:05 pm

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  Great experience so far - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By MC - May 7 - 9:33 pm

  I have had my 2016 Outback for about two months now. So far zero complaints, and while I have not had winter to test the car, the heat & heated seats clearly work very well. I know plenty of others in Maine with 2016 Outbacks and zero complaints about heating, or winter features. I suspect that the previous review is a one off issue. Fuel economy so far has been averaging around 32MPG, with most driving on 35-50mph roads and not much traffic. Very comfortable and relatively quiet ride, and a well thought out car. Lots of space!

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  Nice Car - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By GRaj - April 2 - 6:57 pm

  Test drove Mazda CX3, CX5, Honda-HRV and decided on this model. Driven it for a month. Both my wife and my son love this car. Lots of safety features. Loved the adaptive cruise control, lane assist etc etc. Smooth driving. Lacks power but I am OK with it. Smooth driving. Good handling in snow. I agree with one comment about reversing on a slope. The car can run down the slope when you reverse if you dont hit the brakes. But I have seen this with my Infiniti FX35 as well. Overall very happy with it. I hope I will remain happy in months/years to come...

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  Excellent vehicle - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By Tim Johnston - December 24 - 7:52 am

  We owned a 1998 Legacy Wagon for 17 years, putting about 125,000 miles on it. It was a great car -- very reliable, comfortable, and capacious. When we decided to replace it last summer, we immediately went to Subaru again. Weve only had our 2016 Outback for a couple of months but are very pleased with its performance and versatility. Weve never owned an automatic before (!) and at first we were a bit hesitant because the Outback does not come with a manual option, but we find the AVT very smooth and the manual paddle shifts on the steering wheel are a great way to lock in a gear when you need it. (We frequently drive to a place we own in the Blue Ridge Mountains and being able to set a gear while driving up a very steep and windy highway is a convenient.) We didnt get the EyeSight option, as I didnt like the idea of all that electronic intrusion into my driving -- I was pretty sure Id end up turning it off, so why buy it in the first place. We did get the optional cargo area and rear bumper protectors, which I recommend if you are going to use the car to carry cargo other than groceries and suitcases. We move a lot of gardening supplies but I think theyd also be good for dogs or sports and camping equipment. There are levers to remotely fold down the rear seats from the back of the car -- a big convenience. The climate controls are not very intuitive and the clock is small and poorly placed amid several temperature readouts. The backup camera display is large and clear -- much better than on our 2013 Toyota Tacoma. As the Edmunds review says, acceleration is not spectacular, but its certainly adequate and quite safe for merging on to freeways or passing on 2-lane roads. If you are in the market for a station-wagon style SUV, the Outback is worth a close look.

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  Dislikes - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By Robert Evens - December 20 - 1:36 pm

  Road noise isnt as bad as previous vehicle but still leaves a lot to be desired. At thruway speeds you really have to turn up the radio to be able to hear it. Steering responsive fog lights are a joke as they dont really light up that much when making a turn. Would much prefer a set of good driving lights / fog lights that illuminate the road on low beam.

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  Near perfect except seat comfort - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By Metalman - December 9 - 1:33 am

  This is my 2nd Outback. 1st being a 13 which I traded at 80k miles due to seat discomfort & it did use some oil. The 16 is improved in many areas. Now at 21k miles. While the drivers seat is much better, it isnt flawless. The upper back support annoys me. It seems many car manufacturers think they have to angle the upper portion of the seat forward. While some brands maintain a nice straight seat back. (I notice on many Fords & a Mazda 6 I drove). At 6 207lbs., this creates a pressure point on my spine & bugs me after longer trips. I wish subaru would collaborate with Toyota or another brand who understands seat comfort better. The headrests ratchets but still too eager, I flipped it backwards like I did on my 13. (normal aging promotes forward neck posture enough being forced by modern day cars). The hi beam illumination on my 13 were way better on than on my 16. I almost think the 13 had better grip in deep snow but had only 1 experience in the 16 where it seemed only the front wheel spun in a turn position in deeper snow. Still could use auto door locks and automatic unlock by pulling interior handle as my Dodge Intrepid had this way back in 2001. But I only point out my gripes. Everything else is great. 4 Cylinder power is plenty, CVT is superb. Steering response is great. I can cruise above 80mph with ease.

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  Near perfect except seat comfort - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By Metalman - December 9 - 1:30 am

  This is my 2nd Outback. 1st being a 13 which I traded at 80k miles due to seat discomfort & it did use some oil. The 16 is improved in many areas. Now at 21k miles. While the drivers seat is much better, it isnt flawless. The upper back support annoys me. It seems many car manufacturers think they have to angle the upper portion of the seat forward. While some brands maintain a nice straight seat back. (I notice on many Fords & a Mazda 6 I drove). At 6 207lbs., this creates a pressure point on my spine & bugs me after longer trips. I wish subaru would collaborate with Toyota or another brand who understands seat comfort better. The headrests ratchets but still too eager, I flipped it backwards like I did on my 13. (normal aging promotes forward neck posture enough being forced by modern day cars). The hi beam illumination on my 13 were way better on than on my 16. I almost think the 13 had better grip in deep snow but had only 1 experience in the 16 where it seemed only the front wheel spun in a turn position in deeper snow. Still could use auto door locks and automatic unlock by pulling interior handle as my Dodge Intrepid had this way back in 2001. But I only point out my gripes. Everything else is great. 4 Cylinder power is plenty, CVT is superb. Steering response is great. I can cruise above 80mph with ease.

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  Nice Vehicle - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By Bobart - December 1 - 3:45 pm

  Storage for things like jumper cables and other bulky items cannot be placed out of site.

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  Awesome vehicle - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By G. George - November 16 - 4:57 am

  Compare the safety rating and MPG with other AWD vehicles.

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  New vs used - 2016 Subaru Outback
  By William hougesen - November 14 - 9:23 pm

  Consider a 2yr old luxury SUV for less money.