Family Handyman Magazine Article published in February 2011 Edition.
The writers of Handyman Magazine felt it was important to inform their reads of the amazing sales that Subaru has been experiencing with the redesigned 2011 Subaru Outback. This article was located in the middle of the magazine and was not part of numerous vehicles being reviewed. Handyman is a home fix it prescription that normally does not have such articles in it.
2011 Subaru Outback Subaru reports that sales of its Outback model just about doubled in Sept 2010. That's incredible in a "down" market, especially when you consider that the Outback has the fewest buyer incentives of any comparable vehicle. Of course, it helps that Motor Trend named it "Sport/Utility of the Year".
If you're looking for a reliable crossover vehicle with lots of cargo room (71.3 cu ft with rear seats down) all wheel drive and respectable gas mileage (22 city/29 highway with 2.5-liter engine), the 2011 Outback is for you.
The 2011 model is built on a new platform that's wider and longer to give you extra room and better handling. It gets top ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for front, side, rollover and rear crash safety.
Prices start st $23,195 and top out at $32,495 for the 3.6R Limited model. Check out intellichoice.com for latest offers.