The Outback's standard 2.5-liter flat-four engine gets an EPA-rated 28 mpg combined. It also features a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, plus hill hold and hill descent control, to help get off the beaten path with ease. And with 73.3 cubic feet of interior cargo volume, 60/40-split fold-down rear seats, and standard roof rails, you'll be able to bring all your toys and supplies. The Outback is one of the more rugged crossovers in the segment, and its well-tuned all-wheel-drive system boosts driver confidence in light off-roading. Ground clearance is good,with 8.7 inches at its lowest point. Traction control works well to quell wheelspin when driving on loose surfaces. Some features of the Outback are: Power-adjustable driver's seat, Dual-zone automatic climate control, 11.6-inch touchscreen display, LED foglights, Tinted rear windows, Leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Subaru's EyeSight driver assist system is available on higher trims and includes the blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems, as well as adaptive cruise control, a lane-departure warning system and a frontal collision-warning and -mitigation system with brake intervention. EyeSight can also detect pedestrians and is capable of braking the Outback if the driver takes no evasive action.