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Subaru calls it an SUV, but the Outback is really a station wagon with ground clearance, and its capability as both a cargo hauler and an all-weather companion appeals to buyers with adventure on the mind. Subaru’s signature horizontally opposed engines—a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter six-cylinder—provide good fuel economy, but the Outback lacks the fun-to-drive nature we look for in a car. Safety takes the front seat in the Outback, though, and in addition to stellar crash-test results, Subaru offers a suite of active safety features such as automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlamps. All-wheel drive is standard—a hallmark of the Subaru brand—and helps the Outback earn its reputation as an outdoorsman’s carryall. READ MORE ››
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