2013 Subaru Outback Review

 Long before they were spoken of as popular today as "crossovers" have existed Station Wagon which apparently are in danger of extinction, however, there are still manufacturers that keep the genre with great relevance in the American market. Subaru is one of them with his model Outback.

For those seeking an alternative between the crossover and SUV, the Subaru Outback has a proposal to be taken into account for a price under $ $ 30,000 for version 2.5 Limited, our test unit.

For the 2013 Outback has some interesting changes. One of them is increasing its fuel efficiency with its horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine of 2.5 liters. It comes mated to a CVT continuously variable transmission that allows deliver average consumption of 30 mpg while driving on the freeway. The CVT transmission is offered as standard to buyers in the Outback.

Speaking of standard elements is important to note that all come with Subaru Outback AWD AWD four-wheel drive, an attachment which he usually does the Japanese brand and one of the points that tip the balance in his favor among buyers who reside in areas where you really need the four-wheel drive. Both on pavement and off to expect a reliable answer thanks to the kindness of AWD. The 2013 Subaru Outback is capable of carrying five passengers comfortably and is available in six different versions described below: 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R Premium and 3.6R Limited. The unit we had the opportunity to try was the 2.5i Limited.

Vehicle operation is very easy thanks to his good manners, stability and comfort levels. The cars weight also contributes to a very balanced driving dynamics with about 3,500 pounds total.

Interior

Obviously one should not expect a high performance display of power and that should not be the main reason to buy it. The Subaru Outback is a great alternative for small family who is making a transition between a minivan or a crossover SUV and seeking versatility and confidence to have a safe and appropriate vehicle to drive in everyday traffic without affecting deeply the pocket.

Subaru Outback power translates to 173 horsepower, showing a slight increase of 3 horses over the previous model and 174 pounds per foot of torque. The transmission can also operate with vanes recessed behind direction but although performance does not change much with respect to a fully automatic operation.

On security the 2013 Subaru Outback continues to lead the industry by providing great confidence to our loyal customers. Among the safety features provides anti-lock brakes on all four wheels, stability and traction control, front airbags and side curtain airbags with coverage for both rows of seats. It also has EyeSight system that combines the benefits of providing security technology advantages as automatic braking to avoid collisions, lane departure alerts and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, the system achieves Eyesight can detect pedestrians and apply the brakes if it senses that the driver runs a preemptive move to avoid any impact.

Cargo space is generous in the style of true "station wagon" with 34.3 cubic feet. By folding chairs in the second row can be up to 71.3 cubic feet of space, a volume equal to that of larger crossovers like the Honda CR-V is even wider than a Ford Edge to get a better reference. The second row also provides comfort with good legroom and head. The materials are of decent quality although some of its plastic finish clash a bit especially for buyers with higher levels of demand in interior details.

Optionally you can also purchase the ignition system "keyless" drivers seat with 2 memory settings, power sunroof, a user-friendly navigation system, satellite radio system with four months free subscription, Bluetooth hands free & streaming audio system and rear view camera video and more.

Optionally you can purchase the Harman Kardon audio system, available on the Premium Package version of the Outback 2.5i.

The suggested base price of the unit we tested is $ 29.095. With all the options the price reaches $ 33.535.