2000 Subaru Outback: Road Test
2000 Subaru Outback ▼
- MSRP: $22,695 - $26,095
- Invoice: $20,588 - $23,635
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Our road test for the 2000 Subaru Outback includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Subaru Outback from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Subaru Outback, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Subaru Outback help you decide if a 2000 Subaru Outback is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.7 |
Sluggish, despite this year's additional low-speed torque. Aggravating matters, the automatic transmission tends to upshift too soon in town and is reluctant to downshift for passing.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.4 |
Better than the SUV norm, our extended-use 5-speed wagon averaging 19.9 mpg over its first 3100 miles. A second example managed 24.3 mpg on a long highway trip.
RIDE QUALITY
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 |
More controlled than any truck-based SUV, though not quite as comfortable as most cars.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5 |
Agile for an SUV, though cornering lean makes it feel clumsy by car standards.
QUIETNESS
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5 |
Tires roar on coarse pavement, the gruff engine is noisy, and the wagon's roof rack howls at speed.
CONTROLS
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6 |
Audio and climate controls are now within easy reach, but some testers still find a few audio buttons too small.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5.2 |
Good head and leg room for six-footers, but taller occupants may feel cramped. Seats are comfortable and supportive.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.1 |
Ample head room, especially in wagons, but the seat is too narrow for uncrowded 3-across adult seating, and leg space is tight.
CARGO ROOM
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 4.5 |
Outback sedans have a usefully shaped trunk, but also intrusive trunklid hinges and just a rear-seat pass-through instead of the wagon's more versatile 60/40 split-fold seatbacks.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.3 |
An Outback wagon is a terrific choice for those who want SUV looks and all-wheel-drive traction without the thirst and clumsiness of a truck-based vehicle. Just don't expect the zip, dynamic verve, or refinement of a top-class compact car. The less-versatile Outback sedan makes little sense as an SUV alternative.
Total Score
| Limited wgn, man. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 48 | 50.2 |
Total Score: 48
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