“Better to drive than an SUV, and able give a decent account of itself when it's slippy and a bit bumpy. ” — TopGear
“Performance with the base four-cylinder is unremarkable, however; if you want some zip, you'll need to ante up for the 3.6-liter engine.” — Edmunds.com
“The AWD system means you won't get stuck unless the car in front of you does. Good ground clearance for those farm-track moments.” — TopGear
“The Outback really comes into its own off road.” — The Car Connection