2008 Subaru Outback Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Subaru Outback:

A pleasing combination of driving enjoyment, style and safety.

-- Automobile

Splendid [optional] McIntosh audio system.

-- Chicago Tribune

The basic driving position is excellent.

-- Consumer Guide

The manual transmission is smooth and pleasant to use.

-- New Car Test Drive

The sedan looks nicer than ever...the full silhouette is racy, international, attractive.

-- USA Today

What reviewers liked least about the Subaru Outback:

Brakes feel mushy.

-- AutoWeek

Some audio switches remain undersized and tough to use while driving.

-- Consumer Guide

Rear-seat passengers will find knee and toe space to be a bit tight.

-- Edmunds.com

Doesn't offer a lot of sex appeal

-- New Car Test Drive

Still not powerful enough

-- USA Today

Subaru Outback Comparisons:

Braking performance is better than that of the Ford Taurus.

-- AutoWeek

Cargo area [of Legacy wagon] provides 34.3 cubic feet of storage space; the Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion gives you 4.7 cubic feet more.

-- Edmunds.com

Lacks the razor-sharp reflexes of a BMW 3 Series.

-- Motor Trend

Best one-liner about the Subaru Outback:

Think of the Subaru Outback Limited Sedan as an Outback Limited Wagon with a little less out back.

-- Automobile

Paul Hogan's stock just went up in my house.

-- Chicago Tribune