As with
other Subarus, the Outback's base 2.5 i trim excludes the EyeSight active safety option.
The navigation unit (optional on Premium and Limited trim levels) is unfortunately the same one you'll find in
other Subarus, with tiny buttons and touch points.
Ten years ago, the Forester had a manual «box, and
other Subarus, such as my mother's Outback, had manual or torque - converter automatic options.
Not exact matches
The
other area where
Subarus have traditionally trailed the competition has been in interior quality and ergonomics.
On the passive side, EyeSight is just the latest in a long list of hidden goodies baked into
Subarus that are just waiting to protect us from ourselves,
other drivers, the elements or plain old bad luck.
It isn't like there aren't any
other 4 x 4 wagon options here in the U.S.... what's wrong with
Subarus or Volvos?
Subaru's X-Mode goes further than almost any
other mainstream vehicle system to manage slip in the most extreme conditions and
Subarus boast more ground clearance than anything but a Jeep.
I have loved my subies, but having driven a few
other awd and 4wd vehicles, I prefer some of those alternatives better for everyday driving than the symmetrical awd of
subarus.
Subarus have a reputation for strong resale value, and while it trails
other Subaru models, the BRZ is expected to hold its value well in its relatively small segment.
«Extending EyeSight to the majority of Australian XVs will likely mean more than 70 per cent of new
Subarus sold locally this year will include the driver assist system — greater uptake of such technology than any
other mainstream brand,» he claimed.