2020 Subaru Outback: Animal Flair and Flexibility

The new 2020 Subaru Outback is now available for curious buyers to view. When we mention that the Japanese manufacturer has come up with a completely new solution, it means that the car has been completely updated. New body, new interior, new safety features - lots and lots of new things. The only thing that isn't brand new is Subaru's fantastic engine and all-wheel drive. But after such advertising, while maintaining an expert role, you need to add at least a drop of tar.

Why will consumers love the 2020 Subaru Outback?

First of all, we note that this car fell in love with the owners, whose life and work is connected with eternal moving. On this model, you can drive from Kharkov to the Polish border in an indecently short time. Four wheels deliver stable power.

It is worth concretizing the most important changes:

• The Subaru Outback is getting updates across the board.
• For the first time in the model's history, the Outback has a turbocharged engine option.
• Safety features have become even more numerous, as well as expanded infotainment functions.

The power in this car is the result of a custom four-stroke engine. It's good, but not as solid as it was a couple of years ago. A feature of the platform is a ridiculously low center of gravity, which, in combination with the all-wheel drive system, provides excellent maneuverability, a smooth and at the same time powerful ride. Additionally, another interesting option is available to customers - this is the Subaru Active Vectorqueque Vectoring system, which is interfaced with a number of vehicle control systems. It is worth detailing other features.

Power

New for 2020 is a turbocharger not previously available in the Outback lineup. This 2.4-liter turbo easily delivers 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, which is more than enough to please extreme riders. If you opt for a standard naturally aspirated engine, such as the 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine, you get 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque.

Subaru also claims that nearly 90 percent of the 2.5-liter engine parts are new and remanufactured. The transmission is a Lineartronic CVT system with an eight-speed manual mode. It is accessed using switches on the steering column, which is very unusual and interesting.

The vehicle is ideal for towing additional trailers, including a caravan or boat trailer.

Suspension

The suspension on the 2020 Subaru Outback is all new, lighter and more responsive. MacPherson A-pillars feature new coil springs, aluminum lower L-arms and a 23mm hollow sway bar. It is hard not to notice the reduction in weight of all these components, which significantly affects fuel consumption and increase in speed. At the rear, there is a double wishbone with subframe, coil springs and a 19mm hollow sway bar. All Outbacks have a total ground clearance of 8.7 inches. This is a lot and is suitable for field trips.

Security

As you'd expect, the 2020 Subaru Outback comes with a range of safety features. The design of the car itself is 70 percent stiffer in terms of torsional rigidity, the front suspension is made more reliable so that the car can withstand extreme loads. 100 percent stiffer front side camber and rear subframe than previous Outback.

The increase in rigidity and structural stability of the frame is good in itself. In addition, the 2020 Subaru Outback comes with eight standard airbags. Ultimately, Subaru believes the Outback is about to reach its maximum safety record during testing this year. High Top Safety Pick+ ratings are also expected.

In terms of safety measures, Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist technology is standard and includes:

• advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering;
• adaptive DriverFocus system and LED steering lights;
• automatic reverse braking;
• blind spot detection;
• rear cross traffic warning;
• lane change assistant;
• and finally the secondary safety monitor EyeSight with display.

New for 2020 is a display that shows blind spots in front of the car.

Communications and Entertainment

In addition to all the safety tech, the 2020 Subaru Outback has an enhanced media tech package. It's designed to make you feel like you're in charge of a block in central Tokyo. The Subaru STARLINK system allows you to control media and vehicle settings using the touch screen. Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also supported. There is Bluetooth capability and audio streaming capability. This touchscreen is a 11.6" Full HD display with voice navigation based on a TomTom navigator.

In the US, SiriusXM and SiriusXM Travel Link radios can be connected with Basic Subscription mode. Ukrainian users will have to be content with only a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, Clari-FiTM compressed sound restoration technology, an amplifier and GreenEdge speakers. With such a system, radio stations are not really needed.

The 2020 Subaru Outback also brings a number of new apps to the region's attractions.

Interior

Limited and Touring models feature 10-way power front seats with lumbar support and adjustable cushion length. Both the front and rear seats are heated with a greater degree of coverage, up to the shoulders of a standard figure. Also available are ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel, four USB ports, and two 12-volt DC outlets for connecting devices.

The car is roomy enough for cargo - up to 75.7 cubic feet of space in the passenger and cargo areas.

There is also a new feature that opens the rear hatch with a touch command. For outdoor adventurers, the Outback has roof rails with retractable crossbars and mounts.

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Price

Pricing for the 2020 Outback will be announced closer to the sale date this fall. The 2019 Subaru Outback cost upwards of $26,345, so expect the 2020 version to be at least as expensive. A more expensive version of the Onyx Edition XT will also be available. It has interesting exterior trim, 18-inch alloy wheels and a gray two-tone interior.

 

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