- Vehicle: 5-door, 5-seat, crossover SUV
- Dimensions: 191.7’ L x 74.0” W x 68.3” H, 108.1” wheelbase
- Cargo area (behind 2nd/1st rows): 34.6/80.5 cu.-ft.
- Engine: Turbocharged 2.4L F-4
- Power: 260 hp, 277 lb.-ft.
- Transmission/Driven wheels: CVT/AWD
- MPG: 21 city/27 hwy/23 cmb
- MSRP: $46,445 (including $1,450 destination charge), $48,885 (as tested)
Pros
- Even more useful than the well-thought-out standard Outback
- Vastly improved handling and feel than the outgoing Wilderness
- Loads of easy-to-use space for the second row and cargo areas
- Dual-mode X-mode effective in the sloppiest of slop
Cons
- Fuel economy figures fall behind the times
- More purposeful-looking than the standard Outback, but still awkward
- At this price point, make ventilated seats standard, please
- Surround-view camera system should also come standard