- station wagon 132,807
- 1,538 below average
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- Mishawaka, IN
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- 1,538 below average station wagon 132,807 gasoline green manual
2010 subaru outback review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The outback is a unibody, all-wheel-drive crossover vehicle made in lafayette, indiana. subaru vehicles address utility as a form of luxury, based on the idea that a functional tool is a thing of beauty. With the outback, there is the assumption of active outdoor use. the new 2010 outback suspension, transmission and all-wheel-drive system are geared for control, comfort and stability on gravel roads and in inclement weather. All subarus are all-wheel drive, aiming for sure handling and traction in marginal conditions. That may explain why they are most popular in the new england region, the pacific northwest, and mountain states. This results in strong torque for accelerating up hills while helping maintain a low center of gravity for improved handling. we found the new outback to be an exceptionally capable car on unpaved forest roads. Extensive driving on montana's back roads revealed its tough, supple suspension could handle rough roads, and its superb all-wheel-drive performed well in all sorts of slippery conditions. Out on the open highway the outback is smooth and comfortable and feels like a regular car. two engines are available, balancing efficiency and performance. For maximum performance, a 256-hp 3. 6-liter six-cylinder is available, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The revised rear suspension for 2010 incorporates a double-wishbone design, which delivers a smoother ride and enables a larger rear cargo area. the 2010 outback redesign emphasizes improved cargo carrying, with enhancements like larger doors that swing open wider, and larger interior dimensions for more cargo room. a number of new safety features have been added as standard equipment for 2010. These include front, side, and side curtain airbags, and electronic enhancements to improve stability and traction. possibly because the outback is not exactly like anything else on the market, subaru reports very high owner loyalty. As a result, new models are rarely dramatic departures from the subaru tradition. Premium 24,295) and limited 27,995) models come with a higher level of standard equipment. outback 3. 6r models come with the 3. 6-liter six-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission 27,995). Premium 28,995) and limited 30,995) versions are available. an all-weather package 500) adding heated mirrors, seats and de-icing equipment is optional or is included with the premium trim. walkaroundthe 2010 outback looks more like an suv than the previous generation does. Part of that is due to its taller d-pillar, the rearmost window post. the new outback is taller and wider than the previous version. It also features a longer wheelbase, but the body is about an inch shorter overall. Front and rear overhang have been reduced (meaning there's less material hanging out ahead of the wheels and less behind the wheels). That, together with a wider stance, contributes to a more athletic appearance for the outback. long, hawk-eye headlamps are mounted higher than the upright grille, leading to an alert, bolder look. Functional side cladding and rocker panels remind this subaru is intended to be completely at home on gravel roads. (and, indeed, it is.) at the rear, compound tail lamps blend into a broad rear hatch with a large rear window, integrating the design and helping to define the high beltline that keeps the outback from being visually top-heavy. a new roof-rack design is standard. The rack's crossbars are stowed in the roof rails for reduced wind noise, and can be swung into position when needed. The rack is designed so that the existing line of subaru roof-rack accessories will still fit. A power moonroof is available as optional equipment. Added roof height makes the new outback roomier, with an additional 8 cubic feet of passenger space, and another 5. 9 cubic feet of cargo area with the seats folded. Front legroom, still ample for taller drivers, has actually been trimmed slightly in favor of making the back seat more comfortable for long trips. Rear legroom is extended by 4 inches, and the use of curved front seatbacks adds knee room as well. the outback models we drove had premium trim and the better, 10-way driver's seat. The cabin feels roomy, even after a long day of driving. utility has been improved in a number of ways for 2010. There is a standard cargo tray, underfloor storage, and grocery bag hooks behind the rear seats. past subaru interiors might have been considered quirky, but the 2010 outback incorporates mainstream design and content characteristics. The new instrument panel includes a multi-information display that indicates outside temperature, fuel consumption, time, and warning functions for seatbelts and passenger air bags. The transmission gear readout is digital. When equipped with an automatic transmission, paddle shifters are located behind the wheel. Taken as a whole, the interior is clean and contemporary, without being excessively ornate. the parking brake is controlled electronically via a button to the left of the steering wheel, and has a hill hold feature. Higher trim levels offer voice activated gps navigation, rear backup camera, bluetooth, usb/ipod input and other amenities. an optional 440-watt harman/kardon audio system combines subwoofer, 6cd changer, and nine speakers with hands-free bluetooth phone capability. driving impressionwe drove the new subaru outback on highways, back roads and forest service trails in and around missoula, montana, for two days. We covered more than 200 miles, splitting time between a 2. 5i with the cvt and a 3. 6r with a five-speed automatic transmission. most of the time, driving a subaru feels about the same as driving any other family sedan, but with a slightly taller stance and longer-travel suspension. Because of its low center of gravity and all-wheel-drive system, there is a distinctive rally car quality seldom seen in other crossovers and suvs. The suspension cushions the outback on cracked roadway surfaces, highway bumps, and on dirt and gravel roads. The suspension also does a good job in corners thanks partly to stabilizer bars front and rear. It's the suspension that allows the outback to travel unpaved roads comfortably at higher speeds with excellent control. In those environments, it invites sportive driving and rewards playful cornering with sure-footed grip and a nice, steady set in every corner. The suspension tolerates a certain amount of driver error with grace. Enter a corner too fast, or come up on an unforeseen pothole too quickly and there is minimal impact, shudder or rebound. Should a tire drop into a pothole or eroded washout, the tire on the opposite side stays flat and in full contact with the surface. The brakes are nicely balanced, with good pedal feel, so a driver falls into rhythm as the outback squats into corners and rockets outward. the outback is quick in the dirt and has relatively high ground clearance. It is not intended as a low-speed off-road crawler, however, and it does not have a low-range transfer case. Still, especially with the 3. 7-liter engine, there is a surprising amount of torque at low rpm, and good traction. To underscore the outback's capability, subaru arranged an off-road hill climb comparison with two other all-wheel-drive vehicles, a ford explorer awd and a toyota venza. While neither of the other two could make it more than halfway up the long steep hill with anyone driving, every outback was able to steadily churn and grind its way to the top, no matter who was driving. back on the highway, the outback becomes something more like a station wagon than an suv. It corners more precisely with less body roll, and it rides at least as comfortably as other crossover vehicles we have driven. Compared to utility wagons like the toyota venza, the subaru feels especially solid on the roadway, with perhaps slightly more. Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Backup Camera✔ Bluetooth
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