I live in a very mountainous area with a lot of winding roads that create blind turns. When I was looking for a new car I wanted something that could fit all five of my family members as well as my two dogs, handled dirt roads well, and was safe. After much review of what was available on the market, I chose a Subaru. I will admit that Subaru is quite popular in my area, but there is a reason why. They are ideal for the geography and driving conditions in the area I live and fit into the outdoor lifestyle that is common here. There is not a single thing about this car that I do not like. When I drive my Outback I not only feel safe, but truly enjoy driving. I really don't know how to give a better review for such a great car than to say I will likely purchase another Outback when I am ready to get a new car.

My 2018 Subaru Outback base 2.5i is a great car for the most part. The utility aspect of it is very good. There is so much space to put things in the car as well as leg room. Once you lay the rear seats down, you could literally put anything you want back there. The roof rack has foldable cross beams, and the visibility is amazing. The car performs great in all weather conditions including snow and ice. I never got stuck. The base model comes with a back-up camera, which helps immensely since it's a fairly big vehicle. The infotainment system is really easy to use and is very responsive. The ride comfort is just right. Not too hard or too soft. Absorbs bumps really nicely. If you have dogs, they will enjoy the car's roomy interior. The headlights are very bright too. Another thing I like is the amazing gas mileage for a vehicle of that size. Although it does most things really well, there are a few things that I think could be changed or improved on. The road noise is fairly loud for a vehicle that size especially on the freeway. The engine seems underpowered, especially coupled with the CVT transmission. Passing people is difficult and takes longer than expected. I can't imagine towing something with this vehicle as anything over 1,000 pounds would seem too much for it. After about 4,000 miles, I'm starting to hear weird clunks coming from the suspension over harsh bumps. Also, there seems to be some rattling on rough roads too. Nothing major though. Overall, I would really recommend this car to anyone looking for a very capable vehicle with lots of space and great usability.