Subaru Outback is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 175 to 256 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,050 to $2,600, which over the course of five years will save you $250 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 Outback has a relatively long wheelbase ( 108.1 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3593 - 3814 lbs.
2016 Outback seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Outback ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and head. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 35.5 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Outback 2.5i | 2016 Outback 2.5i PZEV | 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium | 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV | 2016 Outback 2.5i Limited | 2016 Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV | 2016 Outback 3.6R Limited |
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Starging MSRP | $24,995 | $25,295 | $27,395 | $27,695 | $30,395 | $30,695 | $33,395 |
Engine | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 3.6L Flat-6 |
HP | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 256 hp |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG |
Highway | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG | 27 MPG |
Combined | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,600 |
2016 Outback SUV comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $450 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Outback has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 25 mpg.
2016 Outback SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed five hundred and seventy-nine complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Subaru, which by itself is a relatively high number.