Subaru Outback (2015 - 2021) 2.5i SE Premium Lineartronic auto 5d Owner Review

2.5i SE Premium Lineartronic auto 5d
Subaru Outback

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In their own words

Out here in deepest Northumberland, single-track potholed roads, often having to get onto verge to bypass tractors/other traffic, 101% reliable, pulls 4x5 trailer like it's not there, all the features highlighted above, love it. CVT, so overtaking has to be thought-through (common-sense anyway), but seamless gear-changing. Economy not brill (c. 33-35mpg - CVT/permanent AWD) but for lower-mileage drivers no problem. Fully reliable (been driving Subaru's for years) - not bothered about cupholders / looks (too much).

How reliable do you find the car?

It just works ! Out here in t'stix we don't need mega cupholders (though it comes with enough). We need something that starts first time every time in all weathers.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

It does exactly what I need. Enough toys to keep the gadget-geek happy, not too many to start breaking down. Permanent AWD with good clearance, adaptive cruise, EyeSight, CVT with paddles, climate, auto LED steering-headlights, auto wipers, auto-boot, satnav, voice-control, rev/side-cameras, carries and tows like a train.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • George Kania recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased December 2020
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 6,000 miles
  • Average MPG 33 mpg