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2020 Subaru Outback

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The 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx brings style to once-humble brand with sculpted surfaces and blacked-out trim. At some $20K less than premium brands, the Outback is more refined than ever.
The 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx brings style to once-humble brand with sculpted surfaces and blacked-out trim. At some $20K less than premium brands, the Outback is more refined than ever.
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With an 8.7-inch ride height, the 2020 Subaru Outback can go a lot of places.
With an 8.7-inch ride height, the 2020 Subaru Outback can go a lot of places.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx is a new, $35K trim that comes in a variety of colors. The all-black look is particularly appealing.
The 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx is a new, $35K trim that comes in a variety of colors. The all-black look is particularly appealing.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback cuts a brooding figure on the Pacific coast, where it is coveted by outdoor adventure seekers.
The 2020 Subaru Outback cuts a brooding figure on the Pacific coast, where it is coveted by outdoor adventure seekers.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback gets a premium upgrade with a standard-on-all-but-base-trim-models, 11.6-inch, Tesla-like screen that is easy to use, for just $29,905.
The 2020 Subaru Outback gets a premium upgrade with a standard-on-all-but-base-trim-models, 11.6-inch, Tesla-like screen that is easy to use, for just $29,905.
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Standard on all but the base $27K model, the 11.6-inch tablet screen gives the 2020 Subaru Outback a premium feel.
Standard on all but the base $27K model, the 11.6-inch tablet screen gives the 2020 Subaru Outback a premium feel.
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A mid-size bargain with AWD and a host of standard features like adaptive cruise control, the 2020 Subaru Outback starts at just over $27,000.
A mid-size bargain with AWD and a host of standard features like adaptive cruise control, the 2020 Subaru Outback starts at just over $27,000.
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The interior of the 2020 Subaru Outback is a substantial upgrade over the last generation, with more sculpted door linings, stitched chairs and a big, 11.6-inch center console screen.
The interior of the 2020 Subaru Outback is a substantial upgrade over the last generation, with more sculpted door linings, stitched chairs and a big, 11.6-inch center console screen.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback offers the same cargo space as a Jeep Grand Cherokee, yet costs thousands less.
The 2020 Subaru Outback offers the same cargo space as a Jeep Grand Cherokee, yet costs thousands less.
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How do they do it? The 2020 Subaru Outback offers high tech, self-driving features like lane-keep assist and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, but without a front-facing radar. Instead, the Subie uses twin cameras.
How do they do it? The 2020 Subaru Outback offers high tech, self-driving features like lane-keep assist and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, but without a front-facing radar. Instead, the Subie uses twin cameras.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback is as happy off-road as on. But most folks will value its roomy interior.
The 2020 Subaru Outback is as happy off-road as on. But most folks will value its roomy interior.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback comes with standard AWD, adaptive cruise control and a choice of engines.
The 2020 Subaru Outback comes with standard AWD, adaptive cruise control and a choice of engines.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback's base, 2.5-liter four-banger does just fine with 182 horses and sippy fuel economy.
The 2020 Subaru Outback's base, 2.5-liter four-banger does just fine with 182 horses and sippy fuel economy.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback comes standard with all-wheel drive and a capable, off-road X-mode.
The 2020 Subaru Outback comes standard with all-wheel drive and a capable, off-road X-mode.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback's instrument panel is stuffed with information.
The 2020 Subaru Outback's instrument panel is stuffed with information.
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The 2020 Subaru Outback features a redesigned roof rack with tie-down points and retractable roof spans.
The 2020 Subaru Outback features a redesigned roof rack with tie-down points and retractable roof spans.
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The upgraded interior of the 2020 Subaru Outback features subtle touches like two-tone gray and black seats and colored stitching.
The upgraded interior of the 2020 Subaru Outback features subtle touches like two-tone gray and black seats and colored stitching.
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For its sixth gen, the 2020 Subaru Outback replaces its V-6 engine with a 260-horse, 2.4-liter turbo-4.
For its sixth gen, the 2020 Subaru Outback replaces its V-6 engine with a 260-horse, 2.4-liter turbo-4.
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Native habitat. With AWD that can throw torque to any wheel, 8.7-inch lift and plenty of fender cladding, the 2020 Subaru Outback likes to kick dirt.
Native habitat. With AWD that can throw torque to any wheel, 8.7-inch lift and plenty of fender cladding, the 2020 Subaru Outback likes to kick dirt.
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So tough it can run through a tree. The 2020 Subaru Outback at the Chandelier Redwood in Northern California.
So tough it can run through a tree. The 2020 Subaru Outback at the Chandelier Redwood in Northern California.
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Peter Tenn is the chief product planner for the refined, 2020 Subaru Outback.
Peter Tenn is the chief product planner for the refined, 2020 Subaru Outback.
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