{"id":60,"date":"2017-09-20T21:58:25","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T21:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/automarketwatch.com\/?p=60"},"modified":"2022-06-24T18:53:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T18:53:41","slug":"2018-subaru-outback-checking-off-all-the-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automarketwatch.com\/index.php\/2017\/09\/20\/2018-subaru-outback-checking-off-all-the-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Subaru Outback: Checking Off All the Boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the years the Subaru Outback has been a vehicle that\u2019s had nearly a cult following. This is now an SUV that has grown from being a higher riding station wagon in the past to continue to be one of the more impressive choices you can make for the drive. This small SUV check off all the boxes you have when you want a spacious, efficient, comfortable and value-oriented model to drive. This is a vehicle that takes on the weather and asks for more while giving you the advanced technology you\u2019re searching for during your drive.
\nWhether you need added space to have the ability to carry gear or you\u2019re looking for the adventure vehicle that\u2019s capable of handling the trails you want to drive, the Subaru Outback is the right choice for you. This crossover SUV is fuel efficient and able to give you the drive you want to enjoy out on the roads or on the trails in your area so that you will know you can have the drive you\u2019re looking for. This is an SUV that is almost required if you live in an area that typically is hit with foul weather in the winter months.
\nAs the Subaru Outback continues to get better each year, you\u2019re going to see this new 2018 model has been improved with a more sophisticated infotainment system that now has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to give you connectivity you\u2019re looking for. Other improvements include front exterior styling and interior upgrades to make sure you can enjoy the look and feel of this SUV even more. Sound insulation glass has been added and a retuned suspension makes the right smoother and the cabin quieter in a vehicle that you might not expect to have the quiet and smooth feeling the Outback offers.<\/p>\n

Choose Your Features<\/h2>\n

With four main trim levels you can pick from, the Subaru Outback is an SUV you\u2019re going to know has what you need for the drive. The base model brings you AWD with X-Mode for the off-road<\/a> adventures, an automatic transmission, a manual driver’s seat, automatic headlights, cruise control, 17-inch wheels, a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Move up to the Premium trim you can have an eight-inch screen, a CD player, two more speakers, dual zone climate control, a ten-way power driver\u2019s seat, fog lights, heated front seats and four USB ports. Two of these USB ports are in the back seat area.
\nMoving up the trim levels you can choose more of what you want for the Subaru Outback you want to drive. These additional items include the EyeSight driver assistance system with cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, pre-collision braking, and automatic reverse braking together, the programmable power liftgate, a voice-activated navigation system, a leather-trimmed interior with faux wood in the Limited models and an upgraded Harman\/Kardon audio system to give you the sounds you want to enjoy out on the road.
\nYou\u2019ll have two excellent choices under the hood that you can make when you\u2019re ready to drive the new Subaru Outback. The base engine is a 2.5-liter boxer four-cylinder model that gives you 175 horsepower while the upgraded version is a 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder power plant that gives you up to 256 horsepower for the drive. Both engines use a CVT automatic transmission with paddle shifters to make sure you can have the shifting experience you need. The towing capacity for both powertrains is set at 2,700 pounds to give you the driving and capability you want to enjoy on the road.<\/p>\n

Join the Cult<\/h2>\n

If ever there was a cult you could join and feel great about participating in, it would be this one. Take a Subaru Outback for a test drive today and let this SUV show you how capable and right it can be for you on the roads in your area. This is the SUV that\u2019s small and active to give you the driving you want and the ability to provide you with the spacious cabin and the comfortable ride you\u2019ve been searching for. Come in and see your nearby Subaru dealer and make this the vehicle that\u2019s right for you today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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