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3.0 stars
"17.4 MPG?!"
Pros: Fast, AWD, and Reliable
Cons: Expensive, Weak Dealership Network, Fuel consumption
Summary: AWD system saps a lot of power output between the engine and the wheels. The car is too heavy, hence bad fuel consumption despite it has only 4 cylinders.
Subaru's shares have been tossed around lately from GM to Toyota, so the company's future is not certain.
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Both cellularcoffee and joelaterdayz need to be more informed before posting misinformation.
First of all, no kidding AWD saps the power but it's a Subaru. That's how they are made. If you want mainstream, go Toyota or Honda. We Subaru owners are a dedicated bunch. We don't want or expect normal. I regularly get 30+ mpg at a steady 70 mph on my 2008 Outback.
Subaru's shares haven't just been tossed around. GM purchased part of Subaru to add yet another platform under its bulging belt. From this came the overpriced Impreza wearing SAAB badges.
Toyota got in bed with Subaru due to the fact the Camry was selling so well they needed more factory capacity so they were built at the Subaru plant. Because of the high reliability and build quality of Subarus this was a good fit for Toyota. Subarus are built at the Subaru plant in Lafayette, Indiana, not at Toyota plants along side of Corollas.
I was sold after putting over 200K problem free miles and 12 years on my first Subaru. -
Before the EPA revised it's MPG estimates, the 2.5i demonstrated 23 city/28 highway MPG. How is this bad for an full time AWD wagon? The Turbo 2.5 was 20/26. This vehicle is built in the same U.S. plat as Corolla's, so I don't see it going away. As the price of gas continues to rise people will be buying more Outbacks for their SUV like capabilities, station wagon seating capacity and sedan like fuel economy. Consumer Reports lists the Outback as a best buy, and many reputable sites, such as Edmunds and Inside Line give rave reviews. Even Thetruthaboutcars.com gives this car a good review! My prediction is you're going to see more and more of these on the road as people ditch their SUV's for similar capabilities in a more fuel efficient vehicle.
