Subaru Outback 2.5i 2012

Name: Subaru Outback 2.5i 2012
Item: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Rating: 4
Author: Owner Review: Community Contributor

Owner Review: Community Contributor

01 Jun 2023

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Kilometres travelled

More than 100,000 km

Did you buy this car new or used?

Used

If used, what year did you buy it used?

2022

How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)

12000

What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?

Needed a car with lots of space to fit lots of gear for work and for road trips. I also wanted a car with more power than my previous car, 2.0l and over. This car has suited those needs perfectly. Also something with good safety features e.g. radar cruise and collision detection.

What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.

Like it. I really liked the bodywork (I actually have a legacy but there was no option), i think it's a sleek looking car. I liked the AWD capabilities, power and handling. I am a big fan of the eyesight technology which has saved me from multiple crashes since buying the car.

What have you discovered since owning the car?

I have discovered that the CVT transmission in the car is not exactly ideal - would prefer more instant power access. Everything else about it is perfect, I like the amount of technology loaded into the car. Radar cruise is very impressive for it's age, lane and collision warnings are also very helpful. The interior is a little plasticky but I knew that going into things, it is well made, but obviously cheaply made.

What do you like/dislike about the car?

I like the technology, power and handling. I like the crash detection and the eyesight technology. I dislike the CVT, poor quality interior, and the headlights yellow quickly.

Any other comments on the car?

No, I love it. just in regards to the below performance/economy, performance is great, economy is terrible. lol

Reliability

Features/technology

Performance/economy

Value for money

Overall rating

Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?

Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?

I would buy something with a hybrid drivetrain most likely. Nothing against the Legacy, i think it is a really good car that has served me very well.

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