- station wagon 60,316
- 253 below average
- 14,992 fair
- Venice, FL
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- autoshopper.com
- 253 below average station wagon 60,316 gasoline grey manual
2012 subaru outback review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Superb all-weather wagon. introductionthe subaru outback wagon is a superb vehicle on dirt and gravel roads, in the snow, heavy rain, or anything that calls of traction and sure-footedness. Equipped with all-wheel drive, the outback is ready for active outdoor use. outback was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Changes since then have been modest. 2012 subaru outback models offer an alloy wheel package with fog lights and cold-weather equipment. Audio systems have been upgraded on 2012 outback premium and 2012 outback limited models. the outback suspension, transmission and all-wheel-drive system are geared for control, comfort and stability on gravel roads and in inclement weather. All subaru models are all-wheel drive, aiming for sure handling and traction in marginal conditions. They are most popular in the new england, pacific northwest, and rocky 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 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. During a week of nasty pacific northwest winter, and it gave us a sense of security like few cars can, confident 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. A new alloy wheel package 995) also includes fog lights and an all-weather package (two-stage heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer). outback 3. 6r 28,295) comes with the 3. 6-liter six-cylinder engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. Aside from the larger engine and automatic transmission, standard equipment on the 3. 6 r is similar. It does come standard with 225/60r17 tires on 17-inch alloy wheels, and a few more interior amenities. No options are offered. premium trim for the outback 2. 5i manual 24,795), 2. 5i cvt 25,795) and 3. 6r 29,495) upgrades each of them to a 10-way power driver seat, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/60r17 tires and other features. New for 2012 is a six-speaker am/fm/cd stereo with radio broadcast data system (rbds), bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free phone connectivity, ipod control capability, and a usb port in addition to the auxiliary input jack. Options include the all-weather package 500), also available bundled with a moonroof 1,945). Also available is the new harman/kardon stereo from the limited (see below), but it must be combined with the all-weather package 1,795), a moonroof 1,945), or both 3,240). limited trim for the outback 2. 5i 28,695) and the 3. 6r 31,695) includes leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, power passenger seat, woodgrain interior trim, bluetooth, heated mirrors, heated seats, and a windshield wiper de-icer. The cvt becomes standard, too, on the 2. 5i. For 2012, the existing 440-watt harman/kardon am/fm/xm/cd/mp3 audio with nine speakers loses its cd changer (it still plays single cds) but gains hd radio, rbds, bluetooth audio streaming, xm satellite radio, a 4. 3-inch lcd display, and all the connectivity features of the new premium-trim system. The moonroof becomes available as a stand-alone 1,445) or packaged with navigation 2,995). safety features include anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, quick brake assist, traction control, vdc electronic stability control, all-wheel drive, latch child safety locks, rear-door child locks. walkaroundthe subaru outback is essentially a station wagon version of the midsize subaru legacy sedan. The outback suspension is raised slightly for better ground clearance. Their kinship is evident at the front end, despite different grilles and other distinguishing details. the outback has an alert, bold look, with long, hawk-eye headlamps mounted higher than the upright grille. Functional side cladding and rocker panels are a reminder this subaru is intended to be 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, which is designed to fit subaru's line of roof-rack accessories, adds about two inches of height to the outback. Despite its obvious kinship with the legacy, the outback stands 4. 6 inches taller, not counting the roof rack, and this translates into an extra half-inch of headroom in front and nearly 2 more inches in the rear. If that doesn't seem like as much of a difference as it should be, remember that much of the outback's extra height is taken up by ground clearance. Otherwise the passenger-carrying dimensions of the two vehicles are absolutely identical, which is to say generous. Both surrender the same 2-plus inches of front seat headroom to the optional moonroof. the outback models we drove had premium trim and the better, 10-way driver's seat. The standard seats might not be as adjustable, but they are well designed and the cabin feels roomy, even after a long day of driving. 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. the new navigation option for limited, which integrates with the harman/kardon stereo, includes an 8-in. Wide-format display screen, voice command, rear vision camera, and homelink transceiver. Outbacks with the moonroof also come with a rear-vision camera and homelink. driving impressionwe drove the subaru outback on highways, back roads and forest service trails in and around missoula, montana, for two days, the drove another outback for a 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.
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