- station wagon 40,087
- 19,900 overpriced
- Kalispell, MT
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- autoshopper.com
- station wagon 40,087 gasoline white automatic
2011 subaru outback review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Best wagon for bad weather. introductionthe 2011 subaru outback is a top choice for when coping with nature's fury. The outback is a unibody, all-wheel-drive crossover vehicle made in lafayette, indiana. Outback was redesigned for the 2010 model year, and there are no significant changes for 2011. subaru vehicles address utility as a form of luxury, based on the idea that a functional tool is a thing of beauty. With the outback, there is the assumption of active outdoor use. the outback suspension, transmission and all-wheel-drive system are geared for control, comfort and stability on gravel roads and in inclement weather. All subarus are all-wheel drive, aiming for sure handling and traction in marginal conditions. That may explain why they are most popular in the new england region, the pacific northwest, and mountain states. This results in strong torque for accelerating up hills while helping maintain a low center of gravity for improved handling. we found the outback to be an exceptionally capable car on unpaved forest roads. Extensive driving on montana's back roads revealed that its tough, supple suspension could handle rough roads, and its superb all-wheel-drive performed well in all sorts of slippery conditions. Out on the open highway the outback is smooth and comfortable and feels like a regular car. we also drove it for one week of nasty pacific northwest winter, and it gave us a sense of security like few cars can. Confidence that with the outback under us, we could breeze through whatever weather we were dealt. two engines are available, balancing efficiency and performance. For maximum performance, a 256-hp 3. 6-liter six-cylinder is available, mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The revised rear suspension for 2010 incorporates a double-wishbone design, which delivers a smoother ride and enables a larger rear cargo area. the outback emphasizes cargo carrying, with large doors that swing open wide, and good interior dimensions for cargo room. possibly because the outback is not exactly like anything else on the market, subaru reports very high owner loyalty. More than 800,000 outbacks have been sold since they were introduced. lineupthe 2011 subaru outback is available with a choice of two engines, three transmissions, with base, limited or premium trim levels. It's taller and wider than the previous-generation version, ending in 2009. It has a longer wheelbase, but the body is about an inch shorter overall. long, hawk-eye headlamps are mounted higher than the upright grille, leading to an alert, bold look. Functional side cladding and rocker panels remind this subaru is intended to be completely at home on gravel roads. (and, indeed, it is.) at the rear, compound tail lamps blend into a broad rear hatch with a large rear window, integrating the design and helping to define the high beltline that keeps the outback from being visually top-heavy. a roof rack is standard. The rack's crossbars are stowed in the roof rails for reduced wind noise, and can be swung into position when needed. The rack is designed so that the existing line of subaru roof-rack accessories will still fit. The roof rack adds about two inches of height to the outback. Added roof height makes the new outback roomier, with an additional 8 cubic feet of passenger space, and another 5. 9 cubic feet of cargo area with the seats folded. Front legroom, still ample for taller drivers, has actually been trimmed slightly in favor of making the back seat more comfortable for long trips. Rear legroom is extended by 4 inches, and the use of curved front seatbacks adds knee room as well. the outback models we drove had premium trim and the better, 10-way driver's seat. The cabin feels roomy, even after a long day of driving. There is a standard cargo tray, under floor storage, and grocery bag hooks behind the rear seats. past subaru interiors might have been considered quirky, but the current outback incorporates mainstream design and content characteristics. The instrument panel includes a multi-information display that indicates outside temperature, fuel consumption, time, and warning functions for seatbelts and passenger air bags. The transmission gear readout is digital. When equipped with an automatic transmission, paddle shifters are located behind the wheel. Taken as a whole, the interior is clean and contemporary, without being excessively ornate. the parking brake is controlled electronically via a button to the left of the steering wheel, and has a hill hold feature. Higher trim levels offer voice activated gps navigation, rear backup camera, bluetooth, usb/ipod input and other amenities. driving impressionwe drove the subaru outback on highways, back roads and forest service trails in and around missoula, montana, for two days, and later for one week in the pacific northwest. We covered more than 200 miles, splitting time between a 2. 5i with the cvt and a 3. 6r with a 5-speed automatic transmission. most of the time, driving a subaru outback feels about the same as driving any other family sedan, but with a slightly taller stance and longer-travel suspension. Because of its low center of gravity and all-wheel-drive system, there is a distinctive rally car quality seldom seen in other crossovers and suvs. it's the suspension that allows the outback to travel unpaved roads comfortably at higher speeds with excellent control. It cushions the outback on cracked roadway surfaces, highway bumps, and on dirt and gravel roads. the suspension also does a good job in corners thanks partly to stabilizer bars front and rear. It invites spirited driving and rewards playful cornering with sure-footed grip and a nice, steady set in every corner. The suspension tolerates a certain amount of driver error with grace. Enter a corner too fast, or come up on an unforeseen pothole too quickly and there is minimal impact, shudder or rebound. Should a tire drop into a pothole or eroded washout, the tire on the opposite side stays flat and in full contact with the surface. the brakes are nicely balanced, with good pedal feel, so a driver falls into rhythm as the outback squats into corners and rockets outward. the outback is quick in the dirt and has relatively high ground clearance. It is not intended as a low-speed off-road crawler, however, and it does not have a low-range transfer case. Still, especially with the six-cylinder engine, there is a surprising amount of torque at low rpm, and good traction. To underscore the outback's capability, subaru arranged an off-road h.
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