5 Star Reviews for 2017 Subaru Outback

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4.58/5 Average
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  • Our 3rd Subaru - LOVE LOVE LOVE! - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    This is our 3rd Subie. We have had two WRXs (still have one now, the other was destroyed by a bad driver that ran over our car). I have a free company vehicle that is just a year old with free gas and I choose to drive my Outback EVERY chance I get. I just love everything about it. The vision outward is phenomenal, the interior layout has everything placed just where it should be. Today I drove in the snow for the first time with it and I have never felt so safe in my truck or another vehicle. Its hard to put into words just how great this car is. Subaru is a great company and builds a fantastic car. For the money one spends on a Subaru, you get the quality engineering and craftsmanship that Other company would charge nearly twice as much for. One test drive and youll see why this is a wonderful vehicle.

  • 2017 outback - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    Two things I wish Subaru did are to allow the radio to stay on when car is off and the window mechanism is tricky to just go down/up part way.

  • most versatile economical car on road today! - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    I wanted a vehicle where I could actually see out of the windows, had some off road capabilities, comfortable on the highway, got great gas milage, high safety ratings, great resale value, low maintenance costs. I live in the west (as do most Subaru vehicles), and I have not found any problem driving up steep passes and passing cars. I have the 2.5i prez engine, which some have complained has lackluster performance. No mistake, it is not a Ferrari or anything close. But I have found the engine to do everything I want it to with great fuel economy in a high altitude environment. The all wheel drive system works very well. I highly recommend this vehicle. If you want something that is very fast it isnt for you. But if overall value and safety are your game, this car nails it.

  • Yahoo Subie-Roo - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    This a great car and a wonderful alternative to a see-everywhere SUV. It is solid as a rock and definitely feels like a step up from the 2012 Subaru Forester I traded in for it! There are no blind spots and the backup camera shows a very wide field of view...very helpful when backing into my garage. The radio is good but not spectacular, I can live with it. The front seats are very comfortable and are not tiring after driving for several hours. I had my doubts about the CVT transmission, but I am very pleased with it. It shifts like a 6-speed transmission and the gas mileage is spectacular. Acceleration from a standing start is very good with no hesitation. I was concerned about the possibility for "droning" sounds at some speeds, but have not experienced any of that. All in all, I am very pleased with the wagon Subaru has built and cant wait for our first long get-a-way trip into New England at the end of September! Have taken two trips, one to New York and one to Florida. Over 3300 miles on the Fla. trip; car was comfortable, roomy and avg. 28 mpg! Very pleased!

  • Glad I upgraded! - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    I had been looking at older models, then the new base model, but decided on Premium with Eyesight at the last minute. Glad I did. It is a great safety feature. It reacts a moment before I do, and I have quick reflexes. The back up camera is really sensitive, as it sees cars coming behind in parking lots before I can. Lane departure keeps you on your toes, and adaptive cruise control lets you relax while traffic comes and goes from your lane. Bought it for Subaru safety rating and all wheel drive. Took it off roading already and made it up a washed out road with no problems. Combined MPG is coming in at about 26, highway is 31-36, so both better than expected.

  • Moms New Car - 2017 Subaru Outback
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  • My choice but not my wifes! - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    Great vehicle but my wife wants a larger upscale sedan! Still searching for the one that pleases her! She drives no more than 2,000 per year, and I drive 20,000 to 25,000 a year. She even has the nerve of picking the colors. See what 51 years of marriage can do for you!

  • Saved Our Lives - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    In December of 2015, we leased a 2016 Outback. In eight months, from December 2015 through August 2016, we drove the car just over 19,000 miles of Idaho and Nevada roads. On a late August night, just before midnight, driving through central Idaho at at 65 miles per hour, we hit a 500 pound Elk. The Subaru was totaled. The front end was completely demolished. The total damage was in excess of $25,000.00. The passenger cabin was untouched. My wife and I walked away from the wreck with nothing other than sore muscles. Two days later, we drove out of the Subaru dealer with our newly purchased 2017 Subaru Outback. Our Subaru Outback is the best car we have ever owned.

  • Nothing beats it for features and value - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    I am 66" and I fit extremely well in the Outback. It is roomy inside, and it can haul a ton of stuff inside with the second row of seats (easily) folded. The roof racks are great; I like the way they fold away when not in use. The visibility is outstanding. I take it on long trips to our vacation home in Maine and it is a pleasure to drive. Great gas mileage as well! Price shop this against the Volvo wagon or the Audi Allroad for cost and features, and you will find that the Outback is a greater value for your money.

  • Great basiic transportation - 2017 Subaru Outback
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    I got the basic base model, I dont fall for a lot of gadgets, so this is perfect. If this type of vehicle (its niche) is what your are looking for , pull the trigger. In a review I always look for something negative to say and its the drivers seat could be more supportive. I have sciatica and the drivers seat bothers me. That little engine has enough power for me. I love having an easy access full size spare tire. I love having no blind spots.

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