10 Best Family Vehicles of 2016

6. 2016 Subaru Outback

What’s New?

For 2016, the Limited trim earns fresh suspension dampers for a smoother ride. Limited and Premium trims gain the Security package and Starlink Safety as standard, and lane-keep assist is also added to an EyeSight collision-avoidance system.

Exterior Features

2016 Subaru Outback is among the good-looking cars in its category. It has fully modern look. The redesign starts with size and weight reduction. The new model is slightly smaller than the earlier model. The body is made of lightweight materials. Therefore, the modern model have improved fuel economy and performances. The most recognizable changes, the main changes, are done on the front-end of this SUV. New 2016 Subaru Outback have new, and more powerful and beautiful front grille. It has a rectangular shape and several chrome details. Worldwide celebrated Subaru emblem is placed in the center of the grille. Also, headlights go through a redesign. Those are more aggressive than earlier and driven with the newest LED technology and with an automatically turn on and off. On the rear side is a new roof spoiler, redesigned taillights, and camera which is mounted on the trunk door. New Outback have 17-inch alloy wheels, possibly some modern exterior colors and several other notable exterior changes.

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Interior Features

Standard features in the 2016 Subaru Outback include a USB port, a rearview camera, smartphone application integration, Bluetooth, HD Radio and the 6.2-inch touch-screen infotainment system. The 2.5i Premium model also adds dual-zone satellite radio, automatic climate control, and an improved 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system which responds to multi-touch gestures such as swiping and scrolling. The 3.6R Limited models and 2.5i Limited have rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and the 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Options include navigation, moonroof, proximity key, push-button start and camera-based EyeSight system of Subaru that provides lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control, automatic pre-collision braking that is new for 2016.

Technology

Speaking of technology, there are a few new items in the 2016 Outback added for this model year. Subaru Starlink (a connected car option) adds automatic-crash notification and the Internet-based apps such as Pandora and Stitcher. The lane departure intervention previously mentioned is also new this year’s model. The standard infotainment interface is the 6.2-inch touch-screen in the base model that enhances a seven-inch screen in the following step up (Premium). Even though seven inches sounds small in the current world of tablet-sized infotainment screens, in the Outback it is the right-size for a vehicle. Add in the well-executed interface and intelligent hard-button controls and you have got a better than average-user experience generally.

Engine/ Fuel Efficiency

The 2016 Outback features a 2.5-liter engine that puts out 175 HP, providing this car a kick of energy. Continuously variable speed automatic transmission and All-wheel-drive assist the Outback in covering the fresh ground. In addition to design, the 2016 Outback has a performance feel to it too! In the city, the 2016 Subaru Outback has an EPA-estimated fuel-economy rating of 25 MPG, while highway driving lets the Subaru Outback to reach 33 MPG. With 18 gallons of fuel capacity, this year’s model can undertake any trek. Let Subaru Outback take you where you need to go with its decent fuel capacity and efficiency.

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Safety

The 2016 Subaru Outback comes fitted with all manner of standard safety airbags and equipment, as well as the available EyeSight safety system of Subaru which includes adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking/brake-assist/throttle management, lead vehicle stay alert, lane departure warning, available steering-responsive fog lights, vehicle dynamics control system, traction control, and available X-Mode with the hill descent control (only on CVT versions).

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Posted on May 22, 2023