- DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK DRIVERS
- DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK UPDATE
- DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK DRIVER
- DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK ANDROID
Our new long-termer is a Subaru Outback Sport model-grade finished in Autumn Green (a no-cost colour option) and the $45,190 mid-spec variant on test is the model-year 2021 version which is cheaper by $700, and not the newer MY22 Outback. But let’s be clear from the get-go, it is missing two key elements – a three-row option like it’s rugged ladder-chassis rivals and a muscular engine… but more on that later. After familiarising myself with the new model, it’s not surprising to see the loyal Subaristi and new buyers alike flocking to the latest Outback SUV en masse.Īs the third best-selling large SUV in Australia in 2021, behind the all-conquering Toyota Prado and Isuzu MU-X, the Outback Sport makes a strong case in terms of standard features and value for money. But the wait has been worth it, with the Outback large SUV living up to its rugged name while offering good comfort levels, safety and useful technology integration.Īfter spending the summer break in the Subaru Outback, fully loaded with two kids, partner and gear, the pros outweigh the cons. REVIEW PUBLISHED : Like the average wait time for a new vehicle delivery nowadays, it’s taken me almost 12 months to snaffle the keys to the sixth-generation 2022 Subaru Outback.
DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK DRIVERS
But I take issue with warnings that appear to be levelled at drivers who divert their eyes for a moment or two from the straight-ahead position on the road.
DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK DRIVER
In theory, technology that looks for driver distraction and signs of fatigue is brilliant. And when the light is green, is that the result of a good bit of driving after a series of amber flashes – or something else? The all-too-frequent audible alarms and lights flashing onto the windscreen don’t always make it clear where the driver is ‘at fault’. Maybe it’s the extremely close monitoring of the driver’s every move – the scan it takes when you jump in, the beeps it makes when you’re apparently not watching the road properly (or when you are!) – but I just didn’t always feel as though it was acting in my best interests every moment on the road. Living with EyeSight just doesn’t come naturally. īut in this reviewer’s opinion, the everyday experience and practicalities of the safety tech don’t live up to the promise when you’ve been driving the Outback for a few weeks. UPDATED : It feels politically incorrect to offer up criticism of the 2022 Subaru Outback and its safety systems when it’s held aloft as one of the best-performing models to have ever gone through the tough assessment criteria at ANCAP. While these updates aren’t yet confirmed for Australia, it would seem reasonable to assume they will make their way into Aussie Outbacks.
DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK ANDROID
It would be easy to blame the cable or the connection to the phone but for the fact that the same combination works with no issue in virtually every other car.Īgain, this might seem like a small thing but when you’re trying to listen to your favourite tunes or podcasts, having to constantly reset the connection is enough to make you tear your hair out.įunnily enough, the updated 2023 Subaru Outback revealed recently at the New York motor show introduces wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
DRIVING IMPRESSION OF SUBARU OUTBACK UPDATE
I’m not going to go over the same ground as previous updates, but I will provide another couple of examples of little niggles with the Outback.Īs such, this update might come across overly critical, but we’ve already extolled the Outback’s virtues, including its comfy ride, ample space and composed dynamics.įor some reason, Apple CarPlay constantly drops out.
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