2019 Subaru Outback Redesign

Fortune would not necessarily favor the daring in the compact crossover phase — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers try to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2019 Subaru Outback Redesign stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a couple of distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last 12 months, the 2019 Subaru Outback Redesign is one of the newer entries in this segment. As such, all the latest safety features are available, from a surround-view parking camera to ahead collision warning system that can establish pedestrians. In contrast to some rivals, most of those options can solely be ordered on the top trim degree, but no less than you may get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon options on this class.

We also like that the 2019 Subaru Outback Redesign affords two different powertrains if you happen to aren’t happy with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an extra 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: When you start checking the choices boxes, the 2019 Subaru Outback Redesign can be considerably costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing materials high quality additionally may give prospective consumers pause.

The 2019 Subaru Outback Redesign is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit more than most rivals. It is sold in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L mannequin looks like a great deal till you realize that it’s a custom-order model and you’ll have to attend for it to be constructed. You will discover the LS at virtually any seller, nevertheless it’s more expensive and would not add a lot. Greatest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit dearer and contains extra options and access to additional choices. If you need the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier includes it all.

Three engines are supplied on the 2019 Subaru Outback Redesign. The usual engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. A extra highly effective turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is non-compulsory and comes normal with a nine-speed automated transmission. Also elective is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Each of these engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.