5/16/2023 0 Comments 2018 subaru outbank review![]() Soft-touch materials appear here and there. InteriorĬomfortable and roomy inside, the Outback features a particularly functional, cleanly designed dashboard. A slimmer rack is used on Touring models, and cross bars are optional rather than standard. The hefty roof rack that comes on most models is highly functional, with stowable crossbars. Though closely related to the Subaru Legacy sedan, the Outback conveys an outdoor-oriented demeanor, reinforced by bodyside cladding, The styling has been revised for 2018, led by a new grille and bumpers, but the changes aren’t easy to discern. (Prices are MSRP and do not include $915 destination charge.) Exterior Outback 2.5i Touring ($36,490) features black cladding, dark gray wheels, Java brown leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, lower-profile roof rack, woodgrain trim, and EyeSight safety group. An option group adds EyeSight and navigation. Outback 2.5i Limited ($32,695) includes perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, Harman Kardon audio, 18-inch wheels, blind-spot monitoring, power front seats, heated rear seats, pushbutton start, power liftgate, and moonroof. Two option packages include the EyeSight safety suite. Outback 2.5i Premium ($27,995) adds a power driver’s seat, heated front seats and mirrors, 8.0-inch touchscreen, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Outback 2.5i ($25,895) comes with the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, and roof rails. Only the rollover rating (a calculated score) dipped to four stars, which is typical for taller vehicles. In crash-testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2018 Outback earned five stars overall and for frontal- and side-impact. When fitted with the EyeSight group, it earned a Top Safety Pick Plus award, and was rated Superior for front crash prevention. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2018 Outback Good scores on each crash test. Subaru installs forward-facing cameras inside the windshield, where they’re less likely to be impeded by debris or snow/ice. The EyeSight group includes such features as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and lane-departure warning. Subaru’s EyeSight suite of advanced safety technology is standard on the Touring edition and optional for Premium and Limited. Outbacks are not meant for serious off-roading, but they’re capable of conquering quite a few obstacles and inclines after the pavement ends.Įvery Outback has eight airbags and a rearview camera. An elevated suspension, hefty roof rack, and unpainted black body trim raise its stature in terms of perceived capability.Īn impressive 8.7 inches of ground clearance helps boost the utility factor. Outbacks are based upon Subaru’s midsize Legacy sedan. Developing 256 horsepower and 247 pound-feet, the six-cylinder engine consumes more fuel.Īll Outbacks use a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). We’ve foundĪ more powerful, smoother-running 3.6-liter flat-six is optional for Limited and Touring models. Most Outbacks have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, horizontally opposed (flat) engine, making 175 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. ![]() Improvements may be modest in scope, but they boost the refinement of a vehicle that’s already impressive.įour trim levels are available: base, Premium, Limited, and Touring. Subaru claims reductions in wind, road, and engine noise. ![]() A new safety system locks doors when the 2018 Outback reaches 12.5 mph. An updated infotainment system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The 2018 Outback features revised styling, with new headlights, grille, bumpers, and mirrors. The current Outback is in its fifth generation and was last redesigned for the 2015 model year. On paved roads, it feels smooth and refined, on wet roads it feels safe and secure. Its Porsche-like horizontally opposed engines lower its center of gravity for improved handling dynamics, while a generous ground clearance allows quick travel on primitive roads and capability in rugged terrain. Its superb all-wheel drive and long-travel suspensions were developed while winning world rally championships. Outback blends features of compact crossovers, SUVs, and small wagons. ![]() A five-passenger wagon, the Subaru Outback is a compelling alternative to taller SUVs, offering excellent capability in all types of weather and brilliant handling on unpaved roads. ![]()
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