Archive for the ‘Outback’ Category

In Portland and Seattle, or throughout the coastal or mountain backcountry of the Pacific Northwest, you won't have to look long to find a Subaru Outback. They're every which way you look, in the driveways of everyone from windsurfers to skiers to antiquing empty nesters. And if there's an official car of this region, this is it.

With the relative ubiquity of this model, it didn't take long to feel at home behind the wheel of a 2010 Outback. Elsewhere in the country, we had to keep in mind, the Outback is still more of a niche vehicle—although the automaker is hoping to broaden its base with this completely redesigned Outback.

At first...

Some families still want a good traditional station wagon. Especially when they learn they're about to have twins.

Reader Ari Bajtner noticed the 2010 Subaru Outback review on our sister site FamilyCarGuide.com, and shot us a note. He writes, "Hey! My wife is expecting twins in April 2010. As our family is about to double, we will need a family car for mom, dad, and twins.

"What can you tell em about the new 2010 Subaru Outback? I really like the car, and I like the fact that it has all-wheel-drive, as safety is my first concern. Getting the Subaru is a no-brainer to me, so long as we can get two infant and baby seats in there, and all their...

Never let it be said that users don't read our reviews with an eagle eye. Reader Keith Siegel shot us a note this morning, asking the following question:

I was surprised to see a score of "8" for Features in your 2010 Subaru Outback review. The only negative was the failure to offer memory seats for driver/passenger. If that was the only noted feature that wasn't offered, shouldn't it have been awarded a "9"?

Good question, Keith. Our reasoning is that other vehicles in the crossover category offer a wider set of features, albeit some without the practical versatility of the Subaru or at a higher price.

Our ratings are comparative, although...