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Less noise than last year
Scott M., Lees Summit, MO, 08/12/2017
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
143 of 147 people found this review helpful
I drove the 2017 Outback and really liked it, except for the wind noise and road noise. I read that Subaru was going to make improvements in that department with new glass and insulation in the wheel wells. I'm glad I waited for the 2018. The difference is very noticeable. The new interface for the infotainment system is nice, too. The fit and finish is excellent. I'm very pleased with this vehicle.
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Great Car but Electronic Gremlins
Roger Harrison, Colorado Springs, CO, 10/12/2017
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
110 of 114 people found this review helpful
We traded our 2015 Legacy on a 2018 3.6R touring and embarked on a 3000 mile tour of the West. The four was best around town; performance, particularly at 6000 ft. where we live, was adequate at best and the engine note was like rattling a coffee can full of rocks. It was an engine you felt sorry for. The 3.6R is an entirely different proposition - a great, quiet, confidence inducing long distance cruiser with plenty of power from an engine that sounds like it's enjoying itself. We averaged 28MPH with a lot of two-lane driving. Blind spot warning is much better now; a big yellow light nearer the driver that's easy to see. The HD rear view camera is very good, and the cross traffic alert is a life saver (literally) in crowded parking lots. Lane keep departure and assist work like they are supposed to. I think I finally found the right settings on the cruise control, but it takes a while; it brakes later than I would. Perhaps most impressive were the headlights; the auto high beams work so well they can be left on, and I like the diretional function of the headlight very much. But electronic gremlins came early and often: the car locked us out on the first day; the control center/navigation screen has frozen three times - once on a doo wop station that we couldn't turn off, and twice when it was navigating us somewhere. The navigation's voice command is not always syncronized with the onscreen prompts, and I find the Tom Tom navigation ackward to use, with a only a vague idea of where it is. Having to use the touchscreen to adjust the scale on the navigation map is distracting and it won't adjust behind 1/4 mile, at least on mine. Strangely, I find the audio in the 2018 Touring not up to the one in the 2015 Legacy although both are Harmon Karden. The new on is just OK.
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Good SUV alternative uncomfortable seats
slm66, Houston, TX, 11/25/2017
updated 05/28/2019
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
62 of 66 people found this review helpful
This is an update to earlier review. Now have owned car, radio head unit died and was replaced under warranty. Thus far new unit appears to be working although volume inconsistent. Sometimes after phone call radio volume comes back far louder than it was set. Road noise much more noticeable than in my former car especially noticeable to other people if using phone. I miss feature on old car that lowered fan speed on a/c during call and volume adjust for speed on radio. Any driver with back or neck issues should consider an extended test drive. I test drove the outback several times and even took it home for a weekend. I had some tightness in mid back but attributed that to some yard work I had been doing. A The seats are extremely firm and as others have mentioned the lumbar is aggressive and seems a little misplaced for me. I am 5'4". I believe the angle of the seat bottom (angled toward the back) is an issue. There is no way with the power adjustable seat to level out the seat cushion. It leaves your hips postioned at less than a 90 degree angle which is not comfortable for me. Each day I find my back pain increasing to the point that I may need to sell this car at a loss. After a four hour road trip (2 hours driving and 2 as passenger) I was uncomfortable. Positives of this car. It is great for difficult terrain. We climbed a dirt road hill with a significant incline using the xmode and it handled it with ease. Gas mileage is good for a 6 cylinder and size of car is great for around town. The touring edition has all the latest safety features. My windshield has cracked due to a rock. Windshields seems less strong than other cars. BE aware that the eyesight technology requires that any chip or crack in windshield be repaired with a Subaru windshield. Chips can not be filled or it interferes with the eyesight system per Subaru service dept. A windshield and recalibration of eyesight can run upwards of $1500. They do offer a windshield extended warranty type contract. Sales will likely not point this out during your test drive.
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Best daily driver ever
SSafran, Furlong, PA, 04/07/2018
updated 10/12/2021
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the best daily driver I've ever owned. Comfortable, easy to leave with, great driving position, logical controls, safety features are all excellent but what really makes this car great is how smooth, refined and competent on the road it is. Balanced and nimble, fun to drive, smooth and quiet and just fantastic in bad weather it is really a pleasure to drive every day. Previous cars include Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Jeep, Suburban etc. but this car is just the best all around vehicle I've owned. Love it. Plenty of room for passengers and cargo, GREAT driving position, fantastic visibility make this easy to use on a daily basis. Get about 25 mpg average with 6 cylinder engine. I was concerned about a CVT but the one in this car works just great.....no droning or buzzing. Engine is very smooth and has a nice growl. Car is very nimble and tossable for what it is. My wife's GLC 300 handles a bit tighter but this is the better all around vehicle in my opinion. Note: Update....after 4 years and 50K miles I've had no problems with this vehicle.
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Great vehicle e
Anthony J. Rao, Murrells Inlet, SC, 11/03/2018
updated 11/05/2019
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
In year one I had big problems with the navigation system. Subaru replaced it and since then (1 year later) I've had no problems whatsoever. Works beautifully. Otherwise I love the vehicle especially because it has the 3.6 6-cylinder engine. Rides very smoothly, has great acceleration, lots of room for passengers, very roomy for groceries and luggage in trunk area. Quality of materials is on par with luxury brands and are very attractive. I would surely purchase another when the time comes.
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