2010 Subaru Outback

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This time around, it’s the 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited whose 3.6R sibling, as you may know, represented the line at this year’s SUOTY competition. Given the choice of vehicles to add to the fleet, we purposely checked off the box next to the 2.5i in order to better evaluate the model that Subaru claims will be its volume-seller. Not at all awe-inspiring numbers, but considering the new 2.5i’s improvement in fuel economy (22 mpg city/29 mpg highway versus 20/26), extra rear-passenger legroom (up 3.9 inches), and maximum cargo volume (up 5.9 cubic feet) compared with last year’s rendition, we’re fairly amped to get our Outback running amok in the muck. That is, when we’re not passively trudging along on the pavement.

Features like an electronic parking brake with Hill Holder, power windows with driver’s auto up/down, cruise control, integrated roof rack, and a tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel compose the amenities list. A $461 Sirius satellite radio kit brought our vehicle’s grand total to $32,446.