Road Test: 2020 Subaru Outback Limited
The 2020 Subaru Outback holds its own against the competition, as it is a true utility vehicle that can get a bit rugged when it needs to be.
The 2020 Subaru Outback holds its own against the competition, as it is a true utility vehicle that can get a bit rugged when it needs to be.
Subaru models have edged upwards in price and features in recent years, but this year’s top-of-the-line 2019 Forester Touring is a statement of that aspiration.
Which brings us to the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, which is actually a plug-in hybrid. It’s Subaru’s first car with a plug.
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid gets electrified by adding an 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged to provide 17 miles of pure electric motoring at up to 65 miles per hour.
The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent midsize crossover SUV will seat up to eight. It comes standard with all-wheel drive, a host of advanced safety and driver assistance features, and a new four-cylinder engine.
Subaru has a winner on their hands with the 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid. The plug-in feature gives drivers up to 17 miles of gasoline-free driving, while the over-the-road hybrid fuel economy is attractive at 35 mpg.
Clean Fleet Report recently drove three seven-passenger crossovers from three different manufacturers back-to-back. The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and 2019 Subaru Ascent.
In a brief press announcement, Subaru said a 2019 Crosstrek plug-in hybrid crossover SUV would arrive at U.S. dealers “near the end of the year.”
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek’s modest base price fetches the utility of a small wagon with a roomy cabin and cargo area that offers practicality and easy drivability. It will meet the needs of those who prioritize fuel economy over performance, contributing a small roll in saving the planet while exploring it.
The 2018 Subaru Outback improves on that with an EPA rating of 32-mpg highway/25 city/28 combined with a standard continuous variable transmission (CVT). Plus, the 2018 Outback boasts a driving range of nearly 600 miles, thanks to a large 18.5-gallon gas tank.