Looks like Subaru assembled the automotive press in Oregon to introduce the 2015 Subaru Outback. Today a number of web sites posted their first impressions.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1406_2015_subaru_outback_first_drive/
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-subaru-outback-first-drive-review
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20140630/CARREVIEWS/140639999
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1406-2015-subaru-outback-driven/
The Outback continues to be a great alternative for those who want mild off-pavement capability, and the safety of AWD for driving on slick pavement, in a roomy package that gets decent fuel economy.
The Outback is like the anti-Wrangler. The Wrangler Unlimited is a superior choice for trails (shorter overhangs), and can be easily modified for truly rugged off-road travel. The Wrangler is rated to tow a trailer that's 500 lb heavier than the Outback. The Outback and the stock Wrangler have similar ground clearance, and similar cargo space. The Wrangler looks like you're on an expedition even when parked at Safeway.
The Outback is better in just about all other circumstances: Better ride and handling, better brakes, better fuel economy, better interior appointments, and so on.
In USA, the Outback is available only with a CVT transmission, programmed to act like a six speed automatic. Canadian shoppers can choose a six speed manual trans.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/1406_2015_subaru_outback_first_drive/
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-subaru-outback-first-drive-review
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20140630/CARREVIEWS/140639999
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1406-2015-subaru-outback-driven/
The Outback continues to be a great alternative for those who want mild off-pavement capability, and the safety of AWD for driving on slick pavement, in a roomy package that gets decent fuel economy.
The Outback is like the anti-Wrangler. The Wrangler Unlimited is a superior choice for trails (shorter overhangs), and can be easily modified for truly rugged off-road travel. The Wrangler is rated to tow a trailer that's 500 lb heavier than the Outback. The Outback and the stock Wrangler have similar ground clearance, and similar cargo space. The Wrangler looks like you're on an expedition even when parked at Safeway.
The Outback is better in just about all other circumstances: Better ride and handling, better brakes, better fuel economy, better interior appointments, and so on.
In USA, the Outback is available only with a CVT transmission, programmed to act like a six speed automatic. Canadian shoppers can choose a six speed manual trans.